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The LAHMB program aims to reduce Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) by implementing a comprehensive approach across the preconception, prenatal, and postpartum phases. It will engage, educate, and coordinate services for at-risk substance users, pregnant individuals, and parents in Gila County. Linking Actions for Healthy Mothers & Babies (LAHMB) Program The Linking Actions for Healthy Mothers & Babies (LAHMB) program in Gila County, Arizona, is here to support pregnant people just like you! WHAT WE OFFER: Caring Case Management Pregnancy Classes Parenting Classes Breast Feeding Support Referral Services Wellness Packages* Free car seat and training Free diapers Free pack-and-play Other items as available *Wellness packages available upon completion of program Sign Up Here Regístrate Aquí Refer a family here Need help signing up? Contact Charlene Becker: 928-812-0555 | Charlene@azyp.org OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR BABY HAVE A HEALTHY START IN LIFE Linking Actions for Healthy Mothers and Babies is an all-encompassing program designed to help you have a healthy pregnancy. Our program offers education, case management, wellness packages, and a comprehensive list of partners and resources if you need specialized care. Regardless of how far along in your pregnancy you are, this program has what you may need. This program is made possible thanks to funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). AZYP's LAHMB initiative represents a significant leap forward in enhancing healthcare coordination and delivery to pregnant and parenting families in the region. Contact: Charlene Becker 928-812-0555 Charlene@azyp.org

Botvin's Life Skills Rather than only teaching information about drugs themselves, Botvin’s Life Skills Training consists of three major components that cover the critical domains found to promote drug use. Drug Resistance Skills – Participants will learn to recognize and challenge common misconceptions about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug use (ATOD). Though coaching and practice, students will acquire practical ATOD resistance skills for dealing with peers and media pressure to engage in the use of these substances. Personal Self-Management Skills – Students will learn how to examine their self-image and its effects on behavior; set goals and keep track of personal progress; identify everyday decisions and how they may be influenced by others; analyze problem situations and consider the consequences of each solution before making decisions; reduce stress and anxiety; and look at personal challenges in a positive light. General Social Skills – Students will develop the necessary skills to overcome shyness, communicate effectively to avoid misunderstandings, initiate and carry out conversations, handle social requests, utilize both verbal and non-verbal assertiveness skills to make or refuse requests, and recognize that they have choices other than aggression or passivity when faced with tough situations. Research shows that students who develop skills in these three domains are far less likely to engage in a wide range of high-risk behaviors. Botvin’s Life Skills Training has proven to effectively strengthen these skills in middle and high schools throughout the state. Our Locations: Services are provided statewide either in person or through virtual programming throughout the state of Arizona. If you are interested in seeing one of our programs at your location please contact us. Contact: Julie Craig 928.961.0426 JulieC@AZYP.ORG

Stronger Families Project The Stronger Families Project goal is to build a positive relationship between family members, especially between parents and their youth. This is done by providing a healthy and safe environment for families with included dinner to increase family dialogue and discussion of topics that may be too difficult to have at home. These conversations are about peer pressure, stress, and in what ways youth and parents can work together to reach their goals individually and as a family. Features of the Program Prepares families for the transition to the teen years Parents and youth learn together Videos portray parent-child interaction User friendly materials Fun, interactive projects and activities Used cross-culturally Rigorously evaluated This 8 week virtual program now includes free dinner REGISTER HERE RX360 Included in our 8 week cohort we provide free substance abuse trainings to help parents and youth be more informed on the current opioid crisis. Rx360 is a research-based curriculum to raise awareness of the Rx problem, the risks of misuse, resistance strategies, and methods for proper storage and disposal. RX360 has three different modules: Youth (middle/high school), Parents, and Community. Statistics and information displayed are from the Arizona Department oh Health website. https://www.azdhs.gov/opioid/ For more information about the Strengthening Families Program 10-14 Curriculum please visit Iowa State University Extension AZYP's Stronger Families Project is... Contact: Karime Olvera 520.744.9595 Karime@AZYP.org

Ways to Give to AZYP Donate Online Employer Matching Donations We are grateful for the following corporations who participate in Employee Giving and Matching Campaigns! Check with your employer to see if they have a matching or payroll deduction program. Give by Phone Please call Jetzabel Glennon, Development and Communications Director at 520-500-9995 to make a secure transaction by phone. Donate by Mail Mail a check to: Arizona Youth Partnership PO Box 64190 Tucson, AZ 85718 ShopRaise Leave a Legacy Make a legacy gift by including Arizona Youth Partnership (EIN 86-0669087) in your estate planning. Planned gift options include wills and bequests, stocks and mutual funds, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance retirement plans or IRAs, real estate transfers, and more. If you tell us about your future gift in advance, we can help ensure that your intentions are carried out. To make a legacy gift, contact: Jetzabel Glennon, Development and Communications Director at Jetzabel@AZYP.org | 520-500-9995, or Shirley Lamy, Chief Financial Officer at Shirley@AZYP.org | 520-500-9991. Donate a Car Easily donate your car to benefit AZYP! CLICK HERE TO DONATE YOUR CAR Host a Fundraiser Easily host a fundraiser to benefit AZYP by selecting Arizona Youth Partnership on Facebook! CLICK HERE to setup your Facebook fundraiser

Adverse Childhood Experiences Training (ACES) What is an ACE? An adverse childhood experience (ACE) is trauma that occurs before age 18. Recurrent physical abuse Recurrent emotional abuse Contact Sexual abuse Alcohol and/or drug abuse in the household. An incarcerated household member Household member who was depressed, mental ill, institutionalized or suicidal Mother who was treated violently One or no parent Emotional or physical neglect When adults were asked if they grew up with exposure to any of the above, the higher the number of exposures had a direct correlation to certain health, social, and economic risks as an adult. Who needs this training? This FREE training is available to anyone who wants to understand the impact of ACEs on the health and well-being of Arizona youth. The study of the impact of ACEs is not a treatment or program, but a movement, to equip communities with the skills to better understand the benefit of prevention and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences This training would be a great benefit to anyone who has regular contact with youth! Teachers, coaches, pastors, scout leaders, camp counselors, activities directors, youth employers, members of law enforcement, medical professionals. This virtual training can be taken anywhere via zoom! Upon registration you will receive zoom call information. Our Locations: Services are provided statewide either in person or through virtual programming throughout the state of Arizona. If you are interested in seeing one of our programs at your location please contact us. Contact: Darien Mathews 310.926.4765 Darien@AZYP.ORG

Youth Shelters Through our continued expansion, the ongoing effort of the agency is to serve rural communities in Arizona to fight poverty and build healthy, self-sufficient youth and families. The services we provide to the homeless youth population through shelters in Mohave County, have proved to be crucial towards building solid foundations. These have served as safe spaces for youth to learn their potential and work towards a positive life with the support of the trusted AZYP team. Harbor House Harbor House is a Basic Center Program that addressed the needs of the runaway and homeless youth and their families in Mohave county and its surrounding communities. The program is built on the principles of positive youth development, emphasizing the strength of each individual and family unit served. Harbor House works with youth and their caregivers to create a plan to either reunite youth with their families or another trusted adult. This plan may include personal goals, counseling, job skills, drug and alcohol education and academics. This shelter offers a safe place for youth to regroup and chart a new course in their life. Harbor House offers temporary shelter for up to 21 days to 50 runaway and homeless male youth. The center currently has 4 beds available for emergency shelter. Harbor House also reaches youth through several outreach activities including weekly youth sessions focusing on life skills and character development utilizing Botvin’s Life Skills curriculum. Providence Place Providence Place is a Basic Center that addressed the needs of the runaway and homeless youth girls and their families in Mohave county and its surrounding communities. The program is built on the principles of positive youth development, emphasizing the strength of each individual and family unit served. Providence place works with youth and their caregivers to create a plan to either reunite youth with their families or another trusted adult. This plan may include personal goals, counseling, job skills, drug and alcohol education and academics. This shelter offers a safe place for youth to regroup and chart a new course in their life. Providence place offers temporary shelter for up to 21 days to 50 runaway and homeless female youth. The center currently has 4 beds available for emergency shelter. Providence place also reaches youth through several outreach activities including weekly youth sessions focusing on life skills and character development utilizing Botvin’s Life Skills curriculum. Contact: Dana Davis, Program Manager 928.542.5579 Dana@AZYP.org

Help & Hope for YOUth is a multi-sector initiative of Arizona Youth Partnership. The Help & Hope for YOUth Alliance (formerly the Arizona Youth Mental Health Alliance) was formed in 2017 by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona (NAMISA) with University of Arizona partners Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW) and the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM). Help and Hope for YOUth was created to expand youth mental health awareness and education in Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz and Pinal Counties so that more young people will seek help when they begin experiencing symptoms. Mission End The Stigma Resources The Mission: Reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and increase social emotional learning and suicide prevention so that children, youth, and young adults ages 5-24 seek help when experiencing mental or behavioral health issues. Anchor 1 Objectives: Build capacity to improve youth mental health in Pima, Pinal, Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties. Key to the long-term success of Help & Hope for Youth is building a strong collaboration of organizations and individuals— the Help & Hope for YOUth Alliance— who understand the importance of stigma elimination and join in advocacy and educational efforts. The Alliance is composed of mental health organizations and providers, school districts and associations, faith, business and community leaders. Activities are directed toward: Getting information out to the community on stigma (in both English and Spanish) Promoting help seeking Ensuring information on resources is widespread and easily available Developing long-term funding and in-kind support to sustain efforts Widely disseminate education and training on stigma reduction and information on mental health resources in four counties. Ending the Silence (ETS), NAMI’s effective stigma reduction program, is being expanded to more middle and high schools throughout Southern Arizona, both directly by NAMI SA staff and volunteers and through training local coordinators and presenters. Text, Talk, Act, a text-messaging platform to guide conversations about mental health, and Not Broken, an Arizona Public Media documentary on youth mental illness, are available to schools and youth-serving organizations now. Other stigma reduction strategies, programs and curricula will be reviewed and made available. Advocate for State-wide systemic change The collective leadership of the Help & Hope for YOUth Alliance will enable us to advocate for policy changes in Arizona that serve to reduce stigma and encourage help seeking behavior. Systemic change will involve bringing together major providers of youth mental/behavioral health services, including primary care providers in integrated healthcare settings, and youth, to conduct a dialogue that leads to early intervention and improved access to appropriate mental /behavioral health services. End the Stigma Stigma is the single biggest deterrent to mental health treatment and recovery. Stigma keeps 60% of people who could be helped from accessing treatment. Symptoms may begin at age 14 or earlier, yet the stigma associated with mental illness often results in a staggering delay of 8-10 years between onset of symptoms and receiving treatment. Today, young people are increasingly vulnerable to depression, anxiety and other forms of mental illness. According to Mental Health America’s recent report, The State of Mental Health in America 2017, youth depression rates have risen from 8.5% in 2011 to 11.1% in 2014. In Arizona, 13% of youth reported suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year and 10% had severe depression; of these, nearly 70% of youth with major depression did not receive any mental health treatment. Currently, Arizona ranks 50th among 50 states and the District of Columbia for youth (12 to 17) with higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. Mental illness stigma disproportionately affects help seeking among youth, especially among ethnic minorities. If untreated, mental health disorders can lead to skipping school, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, dropping out or being expelled from school, violence, and suicide or a psychotic episode. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24. Youth mental health in Arizona is ranked 49 of 51 (Mental Health America, 2022). Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth. It is estimated that about 20% of youth experience a mental disorder at any given year. Anxiety, depression, and attention deficit/hyperactivity are some of the most common disorders that children experience. With about 17% of children having a diagnosed mental health issue, prevention and early intervention are key in improving later outcomes in life. Currently, mental health in youth is worsening. According to Mental Health America’s State of Mental Health in America, from 2015-2022, Arizona have remained on the bottom half of the rankings lists from overall ranking, youth and adult individual rankings, and access to care. However, there was an incline for a brief time in rankings, but due to the hit of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the rankings have receded. Resources Mental Health Intercept Map & Toolkit Crisis Hotlines Youth Resources Family Resources School & Youth Organization Resources Anchor 2 Anchor 3 Contact: Kelley Coronado P: 520.591.1490 E-mail: Kelley@AZYP.org

A research-based curriculum to raise awareness of the Rx problem, the risks of misuse, resistance strategies, and methods for proper storage and disposal. 360 Substance Misuse Training RX360 Rx360 is a research-based curriculum to raise awareness of the Rx problem, the risks of misuse, resistance strategies, and methods for proper storage and disposal. RX360 has three different modules: Youth (middle/high school), Parents, and Community. https://www.azdhs.gov/opioid/index.php Program Page Marijuana 360 Marijuana is the most abused illicit drug in Arizona. According to the 2018 Arizona Youth Survey, 44.1% of 12th grade respondents had used Marijuana or a concentrate. Early use of Marijuana can cause impaired thinking, memory, and learning function. This training will help parents/guardians recognize the signs of marijuana use and how to prevent it. Alcohol and Your Youth The average age for teen boys to have their first drink is 11, and for girls it is 13. Learn how a parent can play an active part in preventing underage alcohol use. For more information 520-744-9595

The Community Impact Division works alongside communities to create safe and supportive environments that improve the quality of life for youth. Project HOPE Discover Project HOPE, an innovative workforce development initiative tailored to empower youths aged 16-24 in Gila and Pinal Counties. Learn More... Adverse Childhood Experiences This FREE training is available to anyone who wants to understand the impact of ACEs on the health and well-being of Arizona youth... Learn More.... Linking Actions for Healthy Mothers & Babies (LAHMB) Program The main goal of the LAHMB program in Gila County, Arizona, is to support you and your baby in achieving a healthy beginning in life. Our goal is to minimize the risk of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) for all babies in Gila County by providing education... Learn More... 360 Substance Misuse Trainings 360 Substance Misuse Trainings RX360 Arizona Department of Health, 2020 Rx360 is a research-based curriculum to raise awareness of the Rx problem, the risks of misuse, resistance strategies, and… RX360 Arizona Department of Health, 2020 Rx360 is a research-based curriculum to raise awareness of the Rx problem, the risks of misuse, resistance strategies, and… Learn More... Learn More... SACLAZ Toolkit Substance use prevention coalitions from across Arizona are working together in a first-of-its-kind effort to save lives in Arizona. With the alarming rise of fentanyl and... Learn More... Too Good for Drugs Skill development is at the core of Too Good for Drugs, a universal K-12 prevention education program designed to mitigate the risk factors and enhance… Learn More... Summer Youth Leadership Conferences One day conferences for youth between the ages of 9 and 17 to provide leadership skills along with goal setting, resiliency, and ways to deal with stress. Each conference is... Learn More... Teen Maze Teen Maze is an interactive, one-time, 30-minute event for high school youth to think about their decision-making process. This exercise emphasizes non-fatal… Learn More... Copper Basin Coalition The Copper Basin Coalition has been functioning since 2006 as a grass roots community substance abuse coalition in the Globe/Miami area... Learn More... Substance Abuse Prevention & Education Coalition AJO (SAPE) Funded by Arizona Complete Health, Ajo Substance abuse Prevention and Education coalition seeks to educate, empower and ensure that all youth and their families are provided the... Learn More... Young Adult Development Association of Havasu (YADAH) Founded in 2009, t his group of concerned citizens meets monthly to discuss local youth substance use/abuse/misuse and... Learn More... Copper Corridor Substance Abuse Coalition The Copper Corridor Coalition was founded in 2007 and consists of 9 very small towns along Hwy 77 and 177 known as the Copper Corridor. Any concerned community member can join, and there are currently over 20 coalition members... Learn more... Mohave Area Partnership Promoting Educated Decisions (MAPPED) MAPPED is a local coalition motivated to empower the community in healthy decisions that impact substance abuse and other destructive behaviors. Focusing efforts on... Learn More... Kids at Hope All children are capable of success, NO EXCEPTIONS! Kids at Hope inspires, empowers and transforms schools, organizations serving youth and entire... Learn More... Botvins Life Skills Training Rather than only teaching information about drugs themselves, Botvin’s Life Skills Training consists of three major components that cover the critical… Learn More... Trauma Informed Care Youth who have experienced trauma have become part of the landscape in America today. Though the youth’s backgrounds are diverse.... Learn More... Julie Craig 928.961.0426 JulieC@AZYP.org

Teen Maze Teen Maze is an interactive, 30- 60 minute event for high school students focused on decision making and the consequences of using drugs and alcohol. Students start at a party, where they are given a card with a scenario about an unhealthy choice that a teen could make at a party. After participating in a mock party the students then enter the “maze”, where they visit different tables that represent possible consequences of decisions made at the party. Stations are run by volunteers from the schools and the community (court, law enforcement, career, hospital), who have a script guiding participants through a discussion about how their decisions affect them, their friends, and their family, as well as what they could do differently. Participation from local law enforcement, health partners, juvenile court helps to increase reality of consequences. Increases students concept of risk associated with drugs and alcohol. Teaches facts about substances not previously known. Sparks conversation with youth about decision-making process. Over 1000 10th grade students participate each year. Our Locations: Services are provided statewide either in person or through virtual programming throughout the state of Arizona. If you are interested in seeing one of our programs at your location please contact us. Contact: Kelley Coronado 520.591.1490 Kelley@AZYP.org

Mental Health Intercept Map This page is designed to explain AZYP’s Help & Hope for YOUth’s Mental Health Intercept Model and ways it can be implemented into communities that need it. Background information Mental Health Intercept Map The Digital Toolkit (coming soon) Arizona's Rankings According to The State of Mental Health in America 2022, we are currently one of the worst ranked states in America for mental health. Our Youth is ranked 50 of 51* and our adults are ranked 42 of 51. In the past eight years, the highest Arizona ranked overall was 28th. *District of Columbia Included Sequential Intercept Map The Mental Health Intercept Model (MHIM) is adapted from the Sequential Intercept Model to focus on mental health and Implements the Mental Health Continuum. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) created this model to help communities find gaps and resources for those with substance use and mental disorders, and how they encounter the criminal justice system. For more information on their model, Click Here Anchor 3 The Mental Health Continuum Image of Mental Health Continuum from Delphis.org.uk The mental health continuum is a spectrum which everyone falls upon. It is something that is used to describe one’s current wellbeing and can change no a day to day or an hourly basis. If you feel like you have been in “surviving” or lower, it is encouraged to potentially seek to move through the MHIM. The continuum is categorized into five key categories. This continuum is from Delphis. For a more detailed description, Click Here It is important to understand that the descriptions are what people may feel. This is not an exhaustive list. The Model As previously mentioned, this model is meant to be adapted into our communities. With the background information out of the way, the model can be more effectively explained. Mental Health Intercept Map Based on where someone is at in the mental health continuum (and have been feeling less than thriving for the past few weeks), they may need to move forward into the model. The MHIM is made up of four intercepts: Prevention, Early Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery. At each intercept, we identified potential gaps and proposed solutions to prevent from moving forward into the model. Click on each button below to go through the four intercepts. Prevention Early Intervention Treatment & Recovery Please feel free to adapt this model to best fit your community. It is meant to be used to benefit mental health across Arizona. Go Back Anchor 1 Anchor 2 Contact: Kelley Coronado P: 520.591.1490 E-mail: Kelley@AZYP.org

Ajo Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Coalition (SAPE) Funded by Arizona Complete Health, Ajo Substance abuse Prevention and Education coalition seeks to educate, empower and ensure that all youth and their families are provided the tools and resources needed to help them lead safe, productive and addiction free lives. The coalition works to identify existing programs in Ajo to address youth and family issues and to provide the community with tools to protect against risky and unhealthy behaviors such as underage drinking, youth use of marijuana and misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications. With many partners including the Pima County Sherriff’s department, Ajo Unified School District, and several others, SAPE is able to reach a broad scope of youth in Ajo, Arizona Our Mission: To educate, Empower, and Ensure that all youth and their families are provided the tools and resources needed to help them lead Safe, Productive, and Addiction-free lives. Our Vision: To Foster a Trauma-informed community by showing respect for all, no matter what their social, emotional, physical or legal status- in order to both address and prevent substance use disorders Community members report seeing an increase of messaging around substance abuse in the community. Coalition members report that they feel more impactful as a part of a coalition that they would alone. Contacts: Rhardo Fernandez 928.920.0954 Gerard@AZYP.org - Ronald Pisciotta 520.500-9997 Ronald@AZYP.org