40 Years Total Experience
40 Years Total Experience
Welcome
Battle Belle's Community Behavioral Health Services
Empowering Youth, Strengthening Families, Building Futures.
Growing Up Shouldn’t Feel Impossible!
Do you feel prepared to be an adult?
Is your teen/young adult ready for the world?
We bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s dreams, offering practical support, mentorship, and a caring community that helps families and teens thrive.
At Battle Belles, we give youth and families the skills, confidence, and community they need to tackle life’s biggest challenges.
Our workshops and mentoring programs build resilience, spark independence, and create stronger futures—one family at a time.
We are committed to providing comprehensive mentoring, and family support services tailored to the unique needs of children, transition-aged youth, and families. Our agency specializes in guiding individuals through the complexities of life. Through our community-based programs, we equip young people and families with the tools needed to build resilience, independence, and brighter futures.
Who We Are
40 Years Total Experience
Our agency was founded to fill a critical gap in services for children, transition-aged youth, and families . Our team was built with an understanding of these challenges and a commitment to providing personalized, culturally competent, and community-based support. We believe in meeting individuals where they are, offering mentorship, and essential life skills to help them build a stable and successful future.
Who We Serve
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Children & Adolescents – Providing early intervention and mental health support.
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Transition-Aged Youth (Ages 16-24) – Offering mentorship, life coaching, and workforce readiness.
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Parents & Caregivers – Supporting foster, adoptive, and biological parents with resources and education.
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**(Coming Soon)**Families Navigating Complex Systems – Helping individuals access behavioral health, DDD, and juvenile justice resources.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower children, youth, and families by providing culturally responsive services, life coaching, and whole-family support. We are committed to breaking down barriers to care, guiding individuals through complex systems, and equipping them with the tools to achieve lasting stability and success.
To create a future where every young person and family, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the support and opportunities needed to thrive.
40 Years Total Experience
No events at the moment
Skills for today.
Confidence for tomorrow.
Building resilience, independence, and stronger futures—one family at a time.
40 Years Total Experience
**Workshops are led by experienced staff.**
40 Years Total Experience
Programs
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EmpowerLife: Interpersonal Skills for Youth
Help teens build confidence, manage emotions, and make better choices. EmpowerLife teaches communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and peer pressure resistance in a safe, supportive virtual group.
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Life Skills Development
Practical skills for success in everyday life. From budgeting and meal prep to job readiness and time management, this program prepares teens and young adults for independence.
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Independent Living Skills (ILS)
Support for youth transitioning from foster care, group homes, or juvenile justice programs. Learn how to find housing, navigate healthcare, manage money, and connect with community resources.
40 Years Total Experience
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Parent & Caregiver Support
Workshops and groups to help parents and guardians strengthen family relationships, improve communication, and support youth through life’s challenges.
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Mentoring & Coaching
Personalized guidance for teens and young adults to set goals, build resilience, and stay on track with school, work, and personal growth.
EmpowerLife: Interpersonal Skills for Youth
A structured, evidence-informed program that helps youth strengthen social-emotional skills, make better decisions, and build positive relationships. Designed for both justice-involved and community youth, EmpowerLife covers:
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Communication Skills – Verbal, non-verbal, active listening, and assertiveness
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Conflict Resolution – Managing anger, de-escalation strategies, and peaceful problem-solving
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Decision-Making – Critical thinking and weighing consequences
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Peer Pressure Resistance – Social resistance strategies and boundary-setting
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Teamwork & Empathy – Collaboration and perspective-taking
Sessions are virtual, 60–90 minutes, 2–3 times per week for 8–12 weeks, with pre/post testing to track progress. Groups are separated by age and risk level to ensure safety and effectiveness. Family participation is encouraged.
Life Skills Development
Practical, real-world skills to prepare teens and young adults for independent living, including:
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Budgeting & money management
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Time management & organization
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Workplace readiness
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Self-care and personal responsibility
Delivered in group or one-on-one formats, this program is tailored to each participant’s developmental stage and personal goals.
Independent Living Skills (ILS)
For youth preparing to transition out of foster care, residential programs, or the juvenile justice system. Focuses on:
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Housing readiness and tenant rights
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Job search and interview preparation
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Navigating healthcare and benefits
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Community resource connections
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Transportation and mobility skills
Parent & Caregiver Support
Workshops and groups designed to help parents and guardians:
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Support youth in building resilience and independence
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Understand mental health and trauma impacts
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Improve communication and conflict resolution at home
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Access community resources
Mentoring & Coaching
One-on-one or small group mentoring for youth and young adults to:
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Set personal goals
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Build confidence
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Stay on track with school, work, and life transitions
Our History
40 Years Total Experience
40 Years Total Experience
Battle Belle’s Community Behavioral Health Services was founded by the Crawford family, drawing on over 40 years of experience in fostering children and working with child safety agencies and behavioral health providers in Illinois and Arizona. Their dedication has helped at-risk children find stability, whether through reunification with their families, adoption, or transition into adulthood.
This legacy is strengthened by the professional leadership of the family’s eldest daughter, who holds master’s degrees in psychology and business administration (MBA) and has 20 years of experience in community care. Her expertise bridges academic knowledge and real-world experience, shaping Battle Belle’s commitment to filling systemic gaps in behavioral health and support services for vulnerable youth and families.