The best part of summer is the break from our usual responsibilities. That means the worst part of summer ending is frantically trying to get “back in the swing of things.” Routines can reduce the stress that comes with transitioning back to school.

“This generation of young people is the most engaged, righteous, compassionate group of folks I’ve ever known. Y’all are doing the work every day to make yourselves a world better than the one we’re handing you.”

Meet Maya Reddy – a member of the USA Archery Team, and one of the incredible people included in the 2020 Inspiring Women project created by WACY, the Women’s Advisory Council for Youth.

Christine Buckson is a former marine, an aunt, and one of the incredible women recognized in the 2020 Inspiring Women project presented by WACY, the Women’s Advisory Council for Women.

The Register-Guard in Eugene reported on OP’s efforts to meet girls where they are during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet Sabia - she’s an OP girl who shares her experiences with Ophelia’s Place pre-pandemic and virtually.

Reposting a meme or joke can bring comedic relief to a bleak or frustrating situation, but some memes promote harmful messages too.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when there’s a lot of uncertainty in life. These feelings make it challenging to prioritize your own self-care. Here are some tools to identify and care for your anxiety, reduce stress, and create a self-care plan unique to your needs.

Mindful walking, or walking meditation, uses the practice of focusing on the present – what is happening right then and there – as you walk. Unplug from all your devices and go.

Social isolation presents challenges when it comes to communication and conflict. As we transition to the majority of our school, work, and personal lives being confined to our homes, conflict is bound to arise with the family around you. Here are some tips on how to navigate conflict during social isolation.

Boundaries teach others how to best love and respect you. It’s important to tell others what our boundaries are. Here’s the best part: you set them for yourself. Here are tips for setting boundaries at home, with friends, and your significant other.

The Natural Sprinkles Co. bakery in Albany has a motto: “Sprinkle kindness everywhere.” On Friday, owner Jolene Wilson stayed true to that motto and guided seven young girls through the process involved in decorating a dozen cupcakes and opening the business to sell them. It was part of an outreach effort by Ophelia’s Place.

Ramping up Ophelia’s Place’s services in a community requires partnership. In this case, the Albany Historic Carousel and Museum provided space and carousel rides to girls who stopped by our event to create vision boards for the new school year. Take a look at the wonderful news coverage provided by the Albany Democrat-Herald.