About Us
HiTOPS is a 501(c)3 organization located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
HiTOPS envisions a world in which youth have the resources they need to live healthy, responsible and empowered lives.
HiTOPS’ mission is to promote adolescent health and well-being. To realize its mission, HiTOPS provides:
- innovative, comprehensive expert and peer-led educational programs in schools, communities of faith, juvenile justice facilities and community forums throughout the state for youth, parents, educators and health professionals
- wellness and prevention healthcare services for youth aged 13-26 in the only health center in New Jersey focused exclusively on adolescents
- emotional and psychological support services to fragile adolescent populations, including survivors of sexual assault and gay and lesbian youth
- training, consultation and educational products to local, regional, state and national organizations serving the holistic health needs of adolescents
HiTOPS implements a model of education, health services and support designed to reduce risk behaviors and promote positive health outcomes.
HiTOPS targets adolescents (ages 11-26) with developmentally appropriate health education in schools, juvenile justice centers, community organizations, and social service agencies across New Jersey, and within the only licensed ambulatory care facility exclusively for adolescents in New Jersey.
How HiTOPS is Unique
HiTOPS is the only free-standing health center focusing exclusively on youth in New Jersey. Founded by nurse practitioners and health educators,
HiTOPS’ collective expertise is in providing risk reduction education and health promotion to youth. HiTOPS has 25 years of experience promoting best practices in adolescent health for reducing risks and promoting positive youth development.
25 year Theory of Change
If we provide accurate, unbiased information in a youth friendly way, then more youth will have skills, knowledge and confidence to make informed choices which will lead to reduced risk behaviors and increased health enhancing decisions and ultimately healthy adults and a healthy community.
