Marius Maximus Foundation
Connect Program
Mission Statement
Connect Program Mission Statement
VISION STATEMENT
To create a community where youth, families, and individuals are empowered to break cycles of violence—whether directed toward self or others—through connection, healing, and resilience. The Connect Program envisions a future where every person is seen, supported, and strengthened through peer-led care that fosters emotional wellness, mental health, and recovery.


CORE VALUES
We believe in meeting every person where they are—with empathy, dignity, and respect—recognizing that connection is the first step toward healing from all forms of violence, including self-harm and harm to others.
We honor the emotional, mental, spiritual, and behavioral needs of youth, families, and individuals, ensuring support that promotes lasting well-being and recovery.
We uplift the voices of those with lived experience, believing that peer support creates powerful pathways to healing, trust, and personal transformation.
We are committed to preventing and reducing all forms of violence—whether inward or outward—by promoting emotional regulation, crisis support, and early intervention.
We provide care that is culturally responsive and inclusive, creating safe spaces where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.
We recognize that recovery from trauma, substance use, and emotional pain is ongoing. We support every step forward with grace, flexibility, and hope.
We partner with families, professionals, and community organizations to build sustainable networks of care that address root causes and nurture resilience.
Teen Connect Purpose Statement
Teen Connect is a teen-led initiative created to give young people a safe space to speak openly about the issues that impact their lives—without fear, judgment, or exclusion. Led by teens, for teens, this movement empowers youth to connect through shared experiences, support one another in real time, and create solutions to the challenges they face. At its core, Teen Connect fosters belonging, amplifies youth voices, and builds strength through honest conversations and collective healing.
SOCIAL MEDIA TAG LINE
"Break the Silence. Stop the Violence—Against Self and Others."
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