Mission Statement

Ascending Flow empowers youth & young adults by providing opportunities to work with mentors with lived experience. Our safe environment and trusted connections allow the development of transferable life skills through goal-oriented music, art, and self-expression.

All our mentors are trained and certified as Youth Support Specialist.
We offer Holistic Mentoring and focus on the elements our participants value the most.

Water

Wind

Community
&
Mentorship

Navigating Resources
&
Life Skills

Earth

Stability
&
Wellness

Fire

Passion
&
Exploration

• Our mentors come from a marginalized community; Their lived experiences allow them to understand the challenges faced by youth & young adults.

• Our program is rooted in positive youth development and trauma-informed care.

• Mentors work with New Narrative’s clinical team to provide effective advocacy.

• Mentors are partnered with foster alumni, ages 18-21, who are transitioning out of the DHS system. 

• 1:5-10 mentor/mentee ratio for focused one-on-one engagement.

• Mentors advocate for alumni's personal and academic goals. 

• Connection to community integration and resources.

• Nurturing alumni's passions and talents by providing access to their own positive outlet of expression, and using it to cope through stress.

• Alumni become self-sufficient by developing essential life skills.