About Our Access Center

Youth Elemento is a drop-in access center that supports young adults ages 16-21 from Chelsea.

Our program strives to break the stigma surrounding mental health by empowering the youth’s voices and providing culturally appropriate support.

Youth Elemento is a low-barrier center which means that no referral, insurance, or mental health diagnosis is required. Our program is designed to bridge the gap between youth needs and mental wellness.

Peer mentors are available at our center. They all have personal, lived experiences that they use to build and establish connections with young adults. Peer mentors also host support groups, provide leadership opportunities, and provide one-on-one mentorship for any youth that need support navigating the unique challenges within this period of their lives.

Our goal is to empower and instill hope for the underserved young adult population within Chelsea.

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Meet Our Team

Wendy

Program Manager
She/her/hers
781-824-2368
wmancia@northsuffolk.org

Cristina

Outreach and Engagement Specialist
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781-742-0954
cmunera@northsuffolk.org

Kaylee

Peer Mentor
She/her/hers
781-985-2513
Kbonilla@northsuffolk.org

Kandy

Peer Mentor
She/her/hers
781-885-6485
cmagana@northsuffolk.org

Fernanda

Clinician
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617-912-7900
fmartinez@northsuffolk.org

Emmy

AVP of Child, Youth and Family Services
She/her/hers
eporto@northsuffolk.org