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

Crisis Resources Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988 Crisis Response Center, Pima County (24/7): 520.622.6000 OR 866.495.6735 Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text HOME to 741741 The Hope Warmline (8AM-10PM, 8AM-6PM on Holidays) 520.770.9909 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8225 Ayuda En Español: 888.628.9454 SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1.800.662.4375 Teen Line (24/7): 1.602.248.8336 OR 1.800.248.8336 The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis: 1.866.488.7386 Tohono O'odham Nation Crisis Line 844.423.8759 The NAMI Helpline (Mon - Fri, 10AM - 6PM ET): 1.800.950.6264 Go Back Contact: Kelley Coronado P: 520.591.1490 E-mail: Kelley@AZYP.org

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 Expected Outcomes Through the LAHMB Consortium, our goals include: Reducing the incidence and impact of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Employing a multi-dimensional approach across the preconception, prenatal, and post-partum continuum Engaging, educating, and coordinating services for at-risk individuals and pregnant/parenting families across Gila County Improving early identification and intervention for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among pregnant women and mothers Enhancing labor and delivery practices for mothers with SUD Improving postpartum support for mothers and babies Enhancing outreach and education on healthy pregnancy, parenting, and SUD disease prevention Improving coordinated and uniform data collection procedures among providers Consortium Partnerships Our program brings together a diverse range of partners, including: Gila County - Globe Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Gila County Sheriff’s Office Copper Hills Family Advocacy Center GILA House, Inc Payson Community Bridges Behavioral Health San Carlos Izeé Baa Gowąh, San Carlos Apache Healthcare System Nnee Bich’o Nii Department Public Transit & TANF Interested in joining the Consortium? Contact us at 520-744-9595 Arizona Youth Partnership Employs Evidence-Based and Promising Practice Models We employ various evidence-based and promising practices, such as: InJoy Comprehensive Understanding Birth Childbirth Curriculum Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Framework Motivational Interviewing Best Practices Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Questionnaire AZYP's LAHMB initiative represents a significant leap forward in enhancing healthcare coordination and delivery to pregnant and parenting families in the region.

Volunteers help make a valuable contribution to Arizona youth, their families, and communities. We have programs throughout the state, therefore volunteer opportunities vary by location and per program needs. Click here to visit our locations page and see where you can volunteer! Examples of volunteer opportunities for community members: Fundraising & Outreach Community Coalitions Become a Mentor for Youth Guest Speaking for youth leadership Conducting drives for our youth in shelters & parenting families Click here to sign up for a volunteer opportunity! Did you know that volunteering brings mental health benefits? Read more here!

Get involved with Arizona Youth Partnership by volunteering, donating, or pursuing a career that supports youth and families across Arizona. Get Involved with AZYP Donate, Volunteer & Join Our Team Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, and you can help make that possible. Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, or join our team, your support helps Arizona Youth Partnership provide life-changing programs , family support services , and safe shelter for youth across Arizona. Volunteer Make a direct impact in your community by sharing your time and talents. Volunteers support youth programs, community events, administrative projects, and other initiatives that help strengthen Arizona families. Learn more about volunteer opportunities. Donate Your generosity helps us provide essential services to youth and families facing challenges. Donations support prevention programs, leadership development, mental health resources, family support services, and youth shelter operations throughout Arizona. Discover ways to give. Careers Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening families. AZYP offers rewarding career opportunities for professionals who are passionate about creating positive change in communities across the state. View our job opportunities. Make a Difference Today No matter how you choose to get involved, your support helps us reach more youth, strengthen more families, and build brighter futures throughout Arizona. Together, we can create lasting change. VOLUNTEER DONATE CAREERS

Arizona Youth Partnership offers opportunities for college students to gain hands-on work experience through our programs focused on substance abuse prevention, youth mental health support, youth homelessness support, youth and family programs, support for pregnant and parenting teens, as well as nonprofit development and communications projects. Purpose Provide participants with valuable professional experience and insight into the nonprofit sector, while they develop their skills in areas such as program planning research community outreach & engagement developing and delivering presentations working with diverse populations collaborating with other professionals Qualifications Passionate eager to make a valuable contribution to Arizona youth, their families, and communities. Education some higher education required, current undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate. Leadership & Organization capacity to prioritize tasks, detail, and deadlines with good self-care management, and work collaboratively with a team. Engagement demonstrates a professional, confident, and caring demeanor when working with participants, partners, donors, and staff, good problem-solving skills, project management, and creative resourcefulness. Project To demonstrate your new knowledge and skills, you will need to produce an original project that relates to the topic. Due to the variety of our programs offered across Arizona, internship projects' specifications may change. Examples of these projects include: submitting a curriculum for approval to a school board (AZYP staff) creating and designing fresh content for social media and websites organizing a community event researching and organizing programs connected to the field developing a project budget Opportunities Our internship opportunities are available throughout the state. Click here to see our locations. Click here to apply to a Youth Program Internship Click here to apply to a Development & Communications Internship FAQ's What is the duration of the internship? Our internships can range from a minimum of 6 weeks to 24 weeks. We can discuss accommodations during the interview process. Are internships required to be full-time? No. We can be flexible with your hour requirement, but ask you are mindful of our needs on some evening and weekend events. Where can I find more information on AZYP’s service programs? Information on our different divisions can be found here. Is the internship paid? Unfortunately, at this time our internships are not paid. Can I apply any time of the year? Yes. The need for interns throughout our organization arises all year long. Do you only have internship opportunities in Tucson? No*. We have offices throughout the state, which allows for more opportunities. Click here to check out our locations page. *If you are interested in a Development & Communications internship, this is only available in Tucson. Does AZYP hire interns into full-time positions? Many of our interns have gone on to full time jobs in the organization.

Inscripción al programa Wake Up! Inscribe a tu estudiante al programa de educación sobre el alcohol y la droga debajo. Regístrate al programa educativo Wake Up! aquí Nombre del estudiante Apellido del estudiante Edad del estudiante Escuela del estudiante Razón de referencia * Marijuana Alcohol Vapear Prescripción Otro Nombre del padre/tutor Número de teléfono del padre/tutor Correo Electrónico Dirección Referido por * La escuela Libertad condicional (probation) El padre/tutor Otro Si seleccionó "Otro', favor de incluir la razón aquí Si fue referido por una escuela, favor de indicar el nombre de ella Consentimiento Durante la clase del sábado habrán varios descansos cortos y uno para comer. En cualquier momento que el participante salga del edificio, Arizona Youth Partnership no se hará responsable. Si el participante llega tarde de los descansos, podrá recibir una multa. Si al participante no lo recogen después de 15 minutos o más de terminar el programa, podrá recibir una multa. Si el participante maneja al programa Wake Up! no podrá llevar a otros participantes al final o durante los descansos a menos de que el padre o tutor lo apruebe. Estoy de acuerdo con los términos y condiciones del programa Pago para el programa Wake Up! Si su estudiante fue referido por el Distrito Escolar de Amphitheater, no tome en cuenta el enlace de pago después de hacer clic en enviar; no es necesario que realice el pago, ya que AZYP se comunicará directamente con el Distrito para gestionar el pago del programa. Si fue referido por cualquier otra fuente, puede pagar en línea o traer efectivo o un cheque de caja/giro postal a la primera sesión. No se aceptarán cheques personales. Para pagar en línea , será redirigido a nuestra plataforma de pago en línea después de hacer clic en enviar. Nota importante: La tarifa estándar de nuestro programa es de $55. Si tiene alguna pregunta favor de contactar a Kelley Coronado al 520-462-1289 para español, o a Kari Stewart al 928-719-2016 para inglés. Recibirá un correo electrónico detallado después de enviar el formulario. Por favor, revise su correo electrónico, incluyendo la carpeta de spam/correo no deseado, después de enviar el formulario. Enviar Inscripción Contacto: Kelley Coronado 520-462-1289 | Kelley@AZYP.org

Up Meet The Team Leadership Support Services Youth Services Division Youth Wellness Division Community Impact Division Leadership Leadership Gauri Gladish Chief Executive Officer Gauri@AZYP.org Julie Craig Director of Community Impact Julie@AZYP.org Kelley Coronado Director of Youth Wellness Kelley@AZYP.org Jodi Krause Director of Finance Jodi@AZYP.org Kelly Tanner Director of Youth Services Kelly@AZYP.org Jetzabel Glennon Director of Communications and Outreach Jetzabel@AZYP.org BACK TO TOP Support Services Division Paul Billig People Relations Generalist Paul@AZYP.org Aaron Radosevic Operations Manager Aaron@AZYP.org BACK TO TOP ADMN Youth Services Division Kelly Tanner Director of Youth Services Kelly@AZYP.org Trent Chambers Program Manager Trent@AZYP.org Stephen Cheatheam Program Manager Stephen@AZYP.org Dana Davis Program Manager Dana@AZYP.org Ricarda DeAnda Senior Program Manager Ricarda@AZYP.org Karime Olvera Program Manager Karime@AZYP.org BACK TO TOP YOUTH SERV COMM INIT Community Impact Division Julie Craig Director of Community Initiatives JulieC@AZYP.org Josh Cummings Program Manager Josh@AZYP.org Darien Mathews Senior Program Manager Darien@AZYP.org BACK TO TOP Youth Wellness Division YOUTH WELLNESS Kelley Coronado Director of Youth Wellness Division Kelley@AZYP.org Kari Stewart Program Manager KariS@AZYP.org Charlene Becker Senior Program Manager Charlene@AZYP.org BACK TO TOP Join the Team! Apply Today Arizona Youth Partnership works primarily with youth in rural areas throughout Arizona. Our ideal team member is someone who enjoys working with teens, wants to make a difference in the lives of youth, and improve their community. APPLY HERE azyp@azyp.org 1-877-882-2881

AIM 4 Teen Moms *Desai M, Clark LF, Cordero FJ, Okonta VN, Drake P & Lim IM. (2016). An Adaptation of Project AIM for Preventing Rapid Repeat Pregnancies Among Teen Mothers. AIM 4 Teen Moms (AIM4TM)* is an evidence-based intervention designed for teen moms by helping teen mothers define specific life aspirations, engage in planning to successfully achieve them, and consider the role of contraception in their lives. AIM4TM is an eight-session program, consisting of six individual sessions and two group sessions. This intervention is delivered by a facilitator, known as an advisor, over the course of eight weeks. AIM4TM engages teen moms in positive future thinking around a desired career goal. The program is designed for mothers between the ages of 14-20 years old with at least one child and is provided for free virtually , across the state of Arizona. REFER A TEEN MOM HERE Core Elements: Thinking about a positive poss ible future Through activities, and discussion, youth envision a positive future and set goals to achieve it Present actions to achieve future success Youth learn communication skills, how to identify their own strengths as well as needed resources and experience a sense of success through engagement in personal and group activities Safeguarding one's future Youth are encouraged to safeguard their future through risk reduction Creating a reproductive life plan The curriculum incorporates knowledge of different methods of contraception and conceptualizes family planning as part of a larger holistic reproductive health agenda. Youth create a personalized reproductive life plans Motherhood as an i dentity strength The program acknowledges motherhood as a driving force that motivates many young mothers to succeed in life. Youth are encouraged to consider parenting as adding to the strengths and experiences useful to succeed rather than as a limiting factor in their life REFER A TEEN MOM HERE Contact: Stephanie King 480.571.3498 Stephanie@AZYP.org

Give your child a strong start with AZYP's Active Parenting: First Five Years. Learn parenting strategies to support healthy early development. Active Parenting: First Five Years Monthly Parenting Classes Funded by First Things First Register for the Program Strong families create strong communities, and it all begins in the earliest years of life. Active Parenting: First Five Years empowers caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to support healthy child development from infancy through age five. What is Active Parenting: First Five Years? Active Parenting: First Five Years is a multi-model parenting education program that works with parents and their children ages 0-5 on relationship improvement, mental health, and child well-being and behavior. Using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the understanding of emotion interacting with a child’s brain, and methods for academic success, our program’s goal is to achieve kindergarten readiness and household well-being. Program Pacing & Skills A 4-week series of 2-hour classes including guided lessons, video components, a parent guide/workbook, and activities such as role-plays and skills practice to teach parents how to use logical consequences and positive discipline to reduce unacceptable behaviors in children. Participants receive a certificate at the time of program completion. What Will This Program Do for My Family? Improve parent-child communication Improve knowledge of positive parenting practices Improve literacy in the home environment Improve kindergarten readiness Who Can Register? Active Parenting: First Five Years is available to any family with children ages 0-5. Funded by First Things First Gila County Regional Council Ready to Make a Positive Change for Your Family? Register for our next session today! Register for the Program Contact: Charlene Becker 928.812.0555 Charlene@AZYP.org

Frequently Asked Questions How can we start a program in our community? If we are not in your community, fill out this form to inquire about starting a program in your community. Or give us a call at 520-744-9595 Where does my donation go? Each donation goes toward the crucial development of creating young leaders in our communities, empowering youth families and community to continue to thrive for a better tomorrow. Do I have to pay a fee in order to participate in a program? The majority of our programs are offered at no cost. The Wake Up! Program does require a fee, and we provide some trainings like Youth Mental Health First Aid for a fee. What are the age requirements for youth to participate in programs? Age requirements differ for all our programs. Contact us for further details. How can youth & families enroll in a program? You can enroll in our programs by calling 520-744-9595 or by contacting us here. What services do you provide? We offer different services across the state, like: Youth Homeless Shelters , Healthy Relationship Education Classes , Stronger Families Project , Support for Pregnant and Parenting Teens , Youth Mental Health First Aid , Drug & Alcohol Prevention Education , among others. Where are you located? We have several offices across the State. Click here to see our locations. Who is AZYP? We are a non-profit organization that was started in 1990 by a group of Pima County concerned citizens that felt there was a need to provide youth and families with the adequate resources they needed in order to live healthy successful lives. We have since then expanded into a statewide organization serving over 6 counties across the state. Offering a variety of programs addressing the needs of all the communities we serve across the state. What is the purpose of your programs? Each of our programs have a different purpose but with the same goal in mind of empowering youth and families to make healthy choices that will help them to live healthy successful lives. Are you a new organization? Our organization has been around since 1990 but we had a different name at the time called Pima Youth Partnership, where we only served citizens of Pima County then we expanded and changed our identity because we saw a greater need for our services, programs across the state hence the name, Arizona Youth Partnership. Do you offer volunteer and internship opportunities? Yes, we offer both! Click here for information on our volunteer program Click here for information on our internship program Make sure you specify which location you are interested in volunteering and interning at. For more information call (520)-744-9595. Are you a faith-based organization? We are not a faith-based. Is Teen Pregnancy Prevention the focus of all your programs? Each of our programs cover different content. Some of our programs are sexual risk avoidance programs meaning they provide a holistic approach to teen pregnancy prevention while discussing a variety of topics that are crucial when it comes to developmental growth of youth and family stability.

Support Arizona Youth Partnership with a donation that changes the lives of families & youth. Your gift may qualify for Arizona Tax Credit. Donate to Arizona Youth Partnership Make a Difference in Your Community Your Gift Creates Real Change When you donate to Arizona Youth Partnership, you’re investing in healthier futures for young people and families across Arizona. Your support fuels evidence‑based programs that build resilience, prevent risky behaviors , strengthen families , and expand access to safe, supportive resources in local communities. Where Your Donation Goes Every contribution supports youth wellness education , family support services, community coalitions , and safe spaces for teens in crisis. Your generosity helps ensure that young people have the tools, guidance, and stability they need to thrive. Why It Matters Together, we can create stronger families, safer communities, and brighter futures for Arizona youth. Your donation makes that possible. Discover Other Ways to Give Learn More