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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

Youth Mental Health First Aid Since October 2018, AZYP has offered Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an approved curriculum for the Arizona's Department of Education required Suicide Prevention Training. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach teachers, family members, caregivers, school staff, health and human services workers and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health challenge or is in crisis. This program is primarily designed for adults who have regular contact with young people. The course covers common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (AD/HD), and eating disorders. Click Here to Register! Contact: Kelley Coronado 520.591.1490 Kelley@AZYP.org

Positive Potential In partnership with local schools and communities, Arizona Youth Partnership is proud to facilitate Positive Potential programming. This holistic, preventative and positive curriculum focuses on the youth’s development of assets and competencies. This program helps schools increase protective factors, promote school connectedness, and increases developmental assets. Available to students in 6-8th grade and can be delivered 100% virtually or in person. Evidence Based Results Age-appropriate lessons on bullying, self-confidence, and avoidance of risky behaviors Increases positive attitudes about increased knowledge Increased skills to help them avoid sexual activity in high school More teens made a commitment to delay engaging in sexual activities to reduce their risk of an STD More teens learned about the hazards of sex and agreed the best way to avoid and STD or unwanted pregnancy is not to have sex More teens said they were less likely to have sex in the next year, if they were to have sex, 69% were more likely to use birth control and 68% were more likely to use a condom Learn from the Curriculum Developer For more information 520-744-9595

Family Resources Online Sources The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) AHCCCS administers Medicaid funding in Arizona. To see if you qualify for medical assistance for AHCCCS, apply here . The Child Mind Institute The Child Mind Institute offers insights and advice on common concerns and tips for facing challenges many families share. The Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event Guide includes advice for how to help children from birth to age 18. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Offers local support groups and online support groups for family members and friends of people with mental health disorders. Fingerprint for Success' Depression at Work Article Bev Campling from Marlee created this article about depression and burnout in the workforce. It focuses on reducing the stigma of depression as well as provides answers and suggestions to questions such as " Can depression at work actually be burnout?" and "Can you be depressed without knowing it?" Additionally, it provides online resources for support. Healthy Children Healthy Children, from the American Academy Pediatrics, provides information for parents, including "Ten Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide" The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI's website has a "Find Support" section for families and caregivers with guidance on what to do during a crisis, how to best support recover, and taking care of your own mental health The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) NIMH has many resources, including a fact sheet on diagnosis and treatment for children for mental health disorders. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services offers mental health resources and information at MentalHealth.gov , including tips on how to talk to children about mental health. Article: Tips and Resources for Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth This article is from a Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law firm While located in Texas, Author Mona Hosseiny-Tovar compiled helpful tips, resources, and discusses various myths around LGBTQ+. Article: PTSD & C ar Accidents This article is from NST Attorneys at Law where they emphasize the trauma and risks of developing PTSD from car accidents for individuals, families, and children. Additionally, they discuss protective factors and various treatments, such as CBT, EMDR, and CPT, that are available. Youth Mental Health Project Youth Mental Health Project is a grassroots organization that educates and supports families and communities so they can support the social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health of youth . MFT Programs Resources for Suicide This article contains information and resources about suicide. The resources are broken down further by LGBTQ+, Veterans, people who are neurodivergent, and various others. While still not specific to Arizona, there are great resources and help find aid to those who need it. Article: Jobs & Career Guide for People with Mental Illness. This article is from Frank Hackett, a professional resume writer and career consultant. This guide offers helpful advice on how to find a job while dealing with mental health treatment. It includes tips for writing resumes and cover letters, practicing for interviews, and staying confident. Dr. Barbara Cox shares her advice on job hunting and taking care of your mental health during the process. Go Back Contact: Kelley Coronado P: 520.591.1490 E-mail: Kelley@AZYP.org

Trauma Informed Care Training Youth who have experienced trauma have become part of the landscape in America today. Though the youth’s backgrounds are diverse, research suggests that most of these youth have experienced early and multiple traumatic events. Not surprisingly, these youth experience significant mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, behavior disorders, conduct disorders, attachment disorders, and substance abuse disorders. The goal of Trauma Informed Training is to improve the quality of services for youth who have experienced trauma by increasing the trauma-related knowledge and skills of direct care personnel that are responsible for engaging and retaining youth in services and providing the support and care these youth require. Specific objectives include: Participants will have increased knowledge regarding trauma and their impact on child/adolescent growth and development; Participants will understand adolescent high-risk behaviors in the context of trauma; Participants will understand the importance of an agency wide approach to managing trauma in youth Participants will develop skills to help youth recognize their trauma and to self regulate Participants will understand the impact of secondary trauma and the importance of self care. Contact: Julie Craig 928.961.0426 JulieC@AZYP.org

Mental Health Intercept Map: Prevention In this intercept, Education and Available Resources were key to prevention but gaps were present: There was not a lack of information, but rather a lack of people knowing. There are many resources and information available to the public, but why are they not being effectively used? Most minors spend most of their time in school, but they are not actively learning about mental health. Parents/ educational staff may not know about or may have stigmatizing views for getting help or about mental health in general To this, some solutions may include: Developing a course that can be talked about regularly for minors in school. They could be a simple curriculum about what mental health is and that is it okay to talk about. Train educators regularly in mental health. This would reduce the tension some educators may feel when a student comes to them seeking help. These together can reduce the stigma around seeking help by learning about what mental health is and decreasing stigmatizing vocabulary inside and outside of the classroom. Go Back Contact: Kelley Coronado P: 520.591.1490 E-mail: Kelley@AZYP.org

Love Notes Unhealthy relationships, dating violence, and risky sexual behaviors are a serious threat to the well-being and futures of many young people. Love Notes Sexual Risk Avoidance Adaptation (SRA) Evidence -Based Program (EBP) addresses these issues by building skills and knowledge for healthy relationships of all kinds (romantic, friendly, family, school, and work). In 13 lessons, youth learn more about themselves, including how their past has shaped their present and how to make decisions on what they want for their future. They learn what healthy relationships are and are not while building a set of skills, including evidence-based communication and conflict management skills, for developing and maintaining healthy relationships, as well as choosing partners and friends. Parents and trusted adult connection activities offer conversation starters on healthy relationships and on the benefits of leaving sex out of their youthful relationships. Love Notes meets the National Sexuality Education Standards and is available to middle and high schools, youth centers, group homes and college campuses. Learn more about Love Notes 3.0 here! For more information 520-744-9595

Horizon of Hope Transitional Living Program Arizona Youth Partnerships's Horizon of Hope Transitional Living Program seeks to serve the rural, underserved community of Mohave County, AZ and the surrounding rural areas . Youth homelessness is not just an urban issue. Mohave County is the 3rd largest county in the US by square miles that includes many surrounding small rural communities with street-bound youth. Homeless youth in rural areas are especially challenged because there are fewer services and resources available to them. The project will enhance services for youth ages 16-22, through outreach, gateway services, case management, stable housing and aftercare services. Contact: Kelly Tanner 928.718.0442 Kelly@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

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

Oops! Page Not Found It looks like the page you're searching for isn't here, but don't worry! At Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP), we've been serving communities throughout Arizona for over 30 years with a focus on prevention and partnership. Our roots run deep in southern Arizona, and we're dedicated to bringing programs to youth and families to help them thrive. Please take a moment to explore our programs and discover how we can support you and your community. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly. We're here to help! CHECK OUT OUR PROGRAMS

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 or Starting Out Right 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 abstinence the focus of all your programs? Abstinence is NOT the focus of our programs. Each of our programs cover different content. Some of our programs are sexual risk avoidance programs meaning they provide a holistic approach to abstinence while discussing a variety of topics that are crucial when it comes to developmental growth of youth and family stability.