Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver offering mental health resources [Video]

DENVER — The Boys and Girls clubs of Metro Denver is preparing to welcome thousands of kids for summer camp. With those preparations underway they are also making sure resources are in place to help kids with their mental health.

Denver7 spoke with a club member who is already seeing the benefits of the program.

“It just took me a long time to get out of a dark space. And when I came to the club, I didn’t know how to get out of the dark space,” said Yaretzi Macías.

Macías’ story continues to be written, but thanks to the boys and girls clubs of metro Denver, things are looking up.

“I’ve been able to communicate with them and be able to talk to them about anything,” Macías said.

It’s mental health professionals like Araya January who helps the kids work through whatever life throws their way.

“We bring in …