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SafeSpace Development and Volunteer Coordinator Drew Eastman and Executive Director Beatriz Lynch share a sneak peek of the children’s waiting area the new SafeSpace location in Hood River. The waiting area is complete with television, playhouse, coloring books and a large teddy bear to greet patients.

 Noah Noteboom / file photo

THE GORGE — SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center, Hood River, recently launched its Mind Body youth program, providing therapy appointments for children and teens. The program also educates about the connection between physical, emotional and mental health.

Minors affected by personal trauma will be prioritized, but services are available to any youth from Hood River, Wasco, Gilliam, Wheeler and Klickitat counties, as well as the Tribes of Umatilla, Yakama, Warm Springs and Nez Perce.