Face to Face Health & Counseling
Nabila Jaffer is an experienced professional in social work and case management, currently serving as Case Management Supervisor at Face to Face since February 2022, after transitioning from a role as Case Manager. Previous positions include catering specialist at CHAKULA Street Food and youth support worker at Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Nabila Jaffer has also held instructional and leadership roles, such as Social Service Work Instructor at CDI College and Junior Youth Leadership Development Advisor at YMCA Canada. A diverse background includes practical experience as a barista, activity leader, and retail sales associate, further complemented by multiple practicum experiences in transitional housing and youth services. Nabila Jaffer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Vancouver Island University and has pursued studies at several other institutions, including Douglas College and Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
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Face to Face Health & Counseling
What We Do Face to Face has provided essential support for marginalized young people since 1972. We began as a volunteer-run walk-in crisis counseling and reproductive health clinic for youth. In 1994, at the request of the State of Minnesota and Ramsey County, we opened SafeZone, our drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. Today we continue to support youth ages 11-24 through six core service areas: 1) medical clinic including health education, 2) mental health, 3) housing, 4) education and employment, 5) youth justice, and 6) community programs. All services areas include comprehensive wraparound services and with a relational and principle-based approach. No other organization in Ramsey County provides the breadth of services for youth people that we do, making us uniquely able to respond to the multiple challenges young people are navigating. Our Mission & Vision Our mission is to advance economic and health equity for youth while providing support, opportunities, and access to resources as they build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations. Our vision is that all youth are valued for who they are and realize their potential. Programs Our programs address the inequities youth face, combat systemic racism and other forms of oppression, and help young people as they pursue their aspirations despite the barriers they experience. We walk alongside youth as they heal from trauma, build stability, and participate meaningfully in their communities. Staff are guided by evidence-based principles which begins with the perspective that youth are on a journey. This means we are trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and work to reduce harm. By holding these principles, we can build a trusting relationship that allows us to focus on young people’s strengths and opportunities for positive development. Through all of this, we approach youth as whole beings through a youth-focused collaborative system of support.