The Forge @ HVCRC
The Forge is a skill-building and mentoring program for youth at the Hocking Valley Community Residential Center. Through trauma-informed mentoring, hands-on learning and supportive relationships, young people strengthen confidence, resilience, and readiness for the future.
What It Is
The Forge blends mentoring, life-skills education, and emotional support for young people preparing to return to their schools, families, and communities. Sessions focus on self-awareness, positive decision-making, communication, confidence-building, and career and life planning.
Our team works closely with HVCRC staff to provide consistent, compassionate programming grounded in restorative practice and youth voice.
Positive Foundations
Sessions on communication, personal goals, problem-solving, work readiness, and emotional wellness.
Sessions on communication, personal goals, problem-solving, work readiness, and emotional wellness.
Encouragment & Belonging
Every session centers connection, kindness and believe that each young person has the capacity to grow.
Every session centers connection, kindness and believe that each young person has the capacity to grow.
Strength-Based Mentoring
Support from trusted, and trained adults who belive in each young person's future
Support from trusted, and trained adults who belive in each young person's future