Cass County

Programs Available in Cass County

Night LIFE (Leadership in a Fun Environment): is an out-of-school time and weekend night program that empowers youth to develop vital skills such as communication, citizenship, and self-efficacy that will prepare them to be well-rounded leaders within their communities. Across all program activities, team members expose mentees to Banister’s Twelve Pillars of Leadership (e.g., respect, fairness, and responsibility), which provide a foundation for how to be an effective leader. Our caring and dedicated team provides youth with hot meals at programming and engages them in fun and educational games, discussions, and activities that further their understanding and incorporation of the Pillars.

Healthy Communities Movement (HCM): (For Children, Families, and Individuals through Telehealth) removes the stigma of receiving help by having counselors and therapists meet families where they are. We are changing the narrative on mental health in our community; brain health is just as important as physical health. Youth, their families, and members of the community have access to Banister’s telehealth services, which allow them to individually partner with licensed counselors and therapists to aid with mental and behavioral health concerns. 

Cass County Team Members

George Burns
Program Team Lead