Young-adult support that moves with real life.
Expand creates room for young adults to connect, reflect, and build community through flexible circles, shared experiences, and HERO outreach that can meet people in virtual, community, and partner-based settings.
There are multiple ways to enter Expand.
Whether you are seeking support, referring someone, or building a partnership, we'll help you find the right starting point.
Join as a young adult
If you're craving community, honest conversation, and a space that makes room for real life, Expand can meet you there.
Refer someone you care about
Caregivers, social workers, and trusted adults can help young adults connect with RYI when extra support would make a difference.
Partner through HERO outreach
Hospitals, clinics, and community organizations can explore how Expand + HERO complements the support already surrounding young people.
Expand + HERO is growing alongside community and care partners, including Nemours Children’s Hospital, AdventHealth for Children, UF Health Cancer Center, with room to adapt based on what participants and teams need most.
Support that makes space for the whole person.
Expand balances conversation, creativity, and practical flexibility so young adults can show up exactly as they are.
Peer connection that feels real
Small-group circles make space for laughter, honesty, and the kind of conversation that doesn't require overexplaining.
Creative reflection
Prompts, journaling, storytelling, and simple activities help participants process what they're carrying in ways that feel approachable.
Flexible participation
Expand can happen virtually, in community settings, or through HERO partner outreach so support stays reachable when life shifts.
A clear, welcoming path into the program.
We keep the process simple so the focus stays on connection, not logistics.
Tell us what support looks like right now
Share whether you're reaching out for yourself, for someone you care about, or on behalf of a team or organization.
Choose the format that fits
We'll help you explore the right next step, whether that's a virtual circle, community connection, or HERO partner conversation.
Meet the RYI team
Before your first gathering, we'll answer questions, set expectations, and make sure the experience feels approachable.
Begin with community around you
Your first Expand experience is designed to feel welcoming, grounded, and human from the moment you arrive.
Tell us where you're starting from
Share a few details below and our team will follow up within 48 hours with options that feel like a good fit.