iC.A.R.E. Mentor

Want to make a difference in the life of a local student?

iC.A.R.E. Mentoring, a program of Red Oak Behavioral Health, matches caring adults to mentor one student, for one hour weekly for one school year. Our volunteers work with K-12 students in the Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, and Tallmadge public schools. We support our volunteers with training, supplies, and an interactive workbook that covers important skills such as goal setting, resilience, and self confidence.

Why mentor?

Youth of all ages benefit from having a relationship with a caring and consistent adult role model.

Student with a mentor are:

• 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor.
• 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school.
• 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.

(National Mentoring Partnership)

Ready to learn more?

Sign up for a 30 minute virtual information session to learn the basics of iC.A.R.E., what you can expect as a mentor, and much more.

Please contact Celeste Tannenbaum, Community Outreach Coordinator, at ctannenbaum@redoakbh.org or (330) 815-2614 with any questions.

Watch our video to learn more: iC.A.R.E. Mentor & Mentee Share Their Experience