Get help
Whether you’re a young person, a parent, or a caseworker — you don’t need to know which program you need. Reach out and we’ll figure it out with you.
Mon–Sat, 9:00am–5:00pm. Outside those hours, leave a message and we’ll come back to you.
Which program fits?
A rough guide. If none of these sound quite right, reach out anyway.
Enriching Young Minds
Shared meals, games, and real conversation for teens in secure detention, so no one goes through it alone.
Read moreR.I.C.H. Connect
Job skills, interview practice, and second-chance employment connections for youth ages 13–24, in detention and in the community.
Read moreR.I.C.H. Pathways
Safe housing plus life skills, case management, and job placement for young adults rebuilding stability.
Read moreWhat happens when you reach out
You contact us
Call, or send the form. You can share as much or as little as you want.
A real person follows up
Usually within a few days. We’ll ask what’s going on and what you need.
We find the fit together
If we’re the right place, we’ll get you started. If we’re not, we’ll point you to someone who is.
Your information stays with us
We don’t share what you tell us with the courts, your employer, your school, or anyone else without your permission. Reaching out to us doesn’t create a record anywhere.
For caseworkers and referral partners
Call (904) 664-6692 or email info@upwardonwardjax.org. You’re welcome to forward this page directly to a young person or their family.