Tillys Life Center
PROGRAMS
Tilly's Life Center "I Am Me" Program
Tilly's Life Center (TLC) is a transformative nonprofit at the forefront of addressing the urgent mental health crisis faced by today's young people. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions and community-based organizations in Southern California, TLC offers its "I Am Me" curriculum, equipping adolescents and young adults with critical life skills to develop a healthy identity and positive mindset, manage emotions, achieve personal and academic goals, foster strong relationships, and make responsible decisions—ultimately setting them on a path toward lasting success and overall well-being.
Through participation in Tilly’s Life Center programs, youth demonstrate measurable growth in the following areas:
1. Improved Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness - Youth develop the ability to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions, leading to healthier responses to stress and challenges.
2. Increased Confidence and Self-Efficacy - Participants report greater confidence in themselves and their ability to navigate difficult situations, set goals, and make positive decisions.
3. Stronger Communication and Relationship Skills - Youth build effective communication skills, resulting in healthier peer interactions, improved conflict resolution, and stronger, more positive relationships.
4. Enhanced Focus and Goal-Setting Abilities - Students demonstrate improved ability to plan, stay focused, and follow through on academic and personal goals.
5. Greater Resilience and Coping Skills - Youth are better equipped to handle adversity, adapt to change, and persist through challenges.
6. Positive Behavioral and Social Outcomes - As a result of these skills, youth show improved decision-making and a reduction in high-risk behaviors, contributing to overall well-being.
CONTACT
Tillys Life Center
17 Pasteur
Irvine, CA 92618
Colleen Versteeg
Phone: 949-484-8464