ROBERT MITCHELL JR., LCSW
Robert Mitchell Jr., LCSW is a social worker, therapist, and creative program developer with over 25 years of experienceworking with youth and families. Through his work with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and his independently developed initiatives—including Circular Flow L.E.A.D., RIZE UP, The Flow System, and the Man & Machine (STARR) project—he has impacted hundreds to over a thousand youth across schools, foster care systems, and community-based programs.
He has designed and facilitated arts, life skills, and technology-based programming in partnership with institutions such as Marygrove College, VSA Arts, Burton International Academy, Crary Elementary School, Carver Elementary School, Academy for Business and Technology, Roeper Upper School, Detroit Impact, and WINGS.
His work integrates mental health, creative expression, and responsible technology use to help young people build identity, develop life skills, and navigate the challenges of today's world.
PROGRAMS WE CREATED
Circular Flow L.E.A.D.
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Diversity
RIZE UP
Resilience-based youth development & juvenile program
The Flow System
Mental health + creative expression model
Man & Machine
STARR Initiative – tech + arts integration
R. Mitchell Youth & Community Services
501(c)(3) non-profit
Circular Flow Productions, LLC
Creative educational platform
SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY SITES
Designed and facilitated arts, life skills, and technology-integrated programs in partnership with the following schools and community organizations:
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“This program gives students a creative outlet while teaching real-life skills they can actually use.”
“A powerful combination of art, technology, and personal growth.”
“Students were engaged, expressive, and excited to learn in a new way.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
It is a program that teaches youth how to combine creativity and technology to turn their ideas into real projects while learning responsible use of AI and digital tools.