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Aaron’s Place:Exchange

A place where teens aged 13-18 can come together and celebrate their unique strengths and opportunities.

Aaron’s Place Exchange (APEX) is an online therapeutic intervention and mentoring program for youth aged 13-18. Taking place twice per month for a couple of hours after school, Exchange offers an understanding environment that combines a teen addiction and drug prevention program with support sessions led by mental health professionals. Prior participation in Camp Mariposa: Aaron’s Place is not required to take part in Exchange.

Building a Support Network that
Empowers Positive Choices

Develop A Strong Support Network

By building meaningful
connections with mentors and other participants.

Build Trust Where
It Matters

And reduce shame and stigma related to the addiction of a family member.

Promote Positive
Choices

By looking beyond addiction and into everyday life.

Inspiring Change with an Evidence-Based Program

APEX takes a preventative approach to substance use disorder and young people affected by it. Each online session is structured around your child’s needs, with an emphasis on therapeutic approaches to community, education, and empowerment.

See Our Curriculum

APEX is a drug prevention program provided through Overdose Lifeline: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities affected by the disease of substance use disorder. Learn more.

Seth cannot stop talking about what an amazing time he had. He met many new friends and had many new experiences.
parent
Camp Mariposa has helped me understand that my family’s addiction is not my fault
camper, 12
Camp helps me learn that I’m not alone in this situation. I can connect with kids my age who understand and relate to what I’ve been going through.
camper, 12
Camp helped me realize there is always somebody to talk to and always someone to be your hero. We also have fun too. It’s like a get-away weekend with people who understand you.
camper, 12
Camp is amazing. It helps me feel seen and heard. Camp is full of fun times and learning opportunities. Campers and mentors are always there to listen to you.
camper, 12

Attending APEX

Exchange takes place twice per month during after-school hours.

All program activities are free of charge.

The program is fully remote & accessible online

2026 dates

February 28 (in-person)
April 17-19 (camp overnight)
June 19-21 (trip to Dunes)
August 29 or 30 (in-person)
October 23-25 (camp overnight)
December 12 or 13 (in-person)
 
*virtual meetings 1st Tue of every month 7-8:30pm EST
 

Apex Sponsors

Want to Get Involved?

Aaron’s Place needs people like you to help as mentors, camp facilitators, and volunteers.

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