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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

Turn your lived experience into leadership. AZYP’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is calling homeless and at-risk youth to step up, share their voice, and make change happen — and get paid for it. Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP) is launching something powerful — and we want YOU to be a part of it. Use Your Voice and Make a Difference! We are building a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) that will be made up of real youth with real experiences who want to change the future of their communities. Each member will represent one of the counties within the Balance of State (BOS) region in Arizona and will work together to create meaningful change at both the local and state levels. This isn’t a volunteer role. It’s a paid leadership opportunity. ✔️ $50/hour ✔️ Mentorship and professional development ✔️ Real impact in your community What Is the Youth Advisory Board? The Youth Advisory Board is a paid leadership group made up of youth who bring firsthand experience to the table. Whether you’ve faced homelessness, struggled with substance use , or grown up in the foster care system , your voice matters here. As part of the YAB, you’ll: Speak out on the issues that affect you and your peers Represent your county on local Coalitions to End Homelessness (LCEH) Help guide programs and policies across the BOS region Ensure youth voices are heard in all decisions that impact young people in Arizona Who Can Apply? We’re looking for youth who: Are between the ages of 16 and 24 Live in a Balance of State (non-Maricopa, non-Pima County) area in Arizona Have lived experience with homelessness, substance use, and/or foster care Want to speak up, share ideas, and help make a difference Apply Here Why Should You Join? Because you’ve lived it — and now, you have the chance to lead change. We believe that young people with lived experience are the experts in what youth really need. This is your opportunity to: Be a Leader: Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Make a Difference: Help shape programs and policies that reflect youth needs and interests. Gain Experience: Network with professionals, mentors and peers. Speak Up: Have a real voice in decisions that impact your community. How Do I Join? It’s easy! Just click the button below to fill out a quick interest form. We’ll follow up with next steps. 👉 Apply Now to Join the Youth Advisory Board Monthly YAB Meeting Schedule (All Virtual) 1st Wednesday of the Month (6:00–7:30 PM) 📍 Statewide YAB Meeting (Maricopa, Pima, and BoS) Purpose: Collaboration across all three YABs Platform: Zoom 2nd Wednesday of the Month (6:00–7:00 PM) 📍 Training Opportunity Purpose: Skill-building, education, or guest presentations Platform: Zoom Note: Topics vary monthly 3rd Wednesday of the Month (6:00–7:30 PM) 📍 BoS Local YAB Meeting Purpose: BoS-specific updates, planning, and member discussion Platform: Zoom Once Monthly (Date/Time Varies) 📍 Local Coalition to End Homelessness (LCEH) Meeting Purpose: Represent youth voice in broader local homelessness coordination Location/Platform: Varies by region Contacts: Kelly Tanner: 928-718-0442 | Kelly@AZYP.org Stephen Cheatheam: 303-903-6497 | Stephen@AZYP.org

Mind Matters Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience supports the healing process in young people who have experienced trauma. This research-based curriculum offers strategies to help teens and young adults (ages 12-25) understand the effects of adversity and toxic stress and teaches them skills to soothe and calm their mental and physical stress responses. Mind Matters is an effective precursor or accompaniment to programs that build relationship skills and equip vulnerable youth for healthy futures because it helps clear away barriers to focus and learning. Young people who have experienced trauma often have difficulty regulating their emotional and verbal responses to common life situations and relationships. In 12 lessons, the course builds students’ resiliency by healing their brains, their health, and their lives. Each lesson in the curriculum includes activities that build resilience and increase hope. These practical, hands-on activities and techniques can be implemented immediately, giving students tools to improve their lives starting with the very first lesson. The program also centers on practice. Students learn that “practice makes progress, not perfection,” and are given the space to progress at their own pace. Mind Matters focuses on six major goals: Utilize Self-Soothing Skills Develop an Observing Self Strengthen Relationships Compassion for the Hijacked Brain Practice Self-Care Live Intentionally Self-regulation is the foundation of the program. As participants learn to pair existing negative thoughts with self-soothing skills, they begin to take charge of their lives and improve their states of mind. Through Mind Matters, students learn to address physical, relational, mental, and spiritual needs that are essential to increase their quality of life. They see that they are already the hero in their own life’s story. The skills taught in Mind Matters are designed to be practiced over a lifetime. The curriculum is not meant to be group therapy or to replace psychotherapy. Rather, it is designed to inspire, uplift, and set young people on the journey of healing as they cultivate deeper resilience. Contact: Julie Craig 928.961.0426 JulieC@AZYP.org

AZYP's Project HOPE is a comprehensive program for youth aged 16-24 in Gila and Pinal Counties offering resume support, job placement assistance, career exploration, financial aid for certifications, case management, and essential supplies to jumpstart your career journey is tailored. Project HOPE Having Opportunities to Prepare for Employment Discover Project HOPE, an innovative workforce development initiative tailored to empower youths aged 16-24 in Gila and Pinal Counties. Our program is designed to enhance employability by providing comprehensive support, including obtaining industry-recognized certifications, crafting compelling resumes, and connecting with our extensive network of local employers and community partners. Project HOPE Provides: Support with resume development Guidance in securing summer or part-time employment Assistance in exploring career pathways Financial aid for obtaining up to 2 industry-recognized certifications Case management during the initial year of employment Funding for essential supplies like tools and equipment to kickstart a career Empowering through Comprehensive Support & Skill Development Funding is available for certification programs including Welding, OSHA, Cosmetology, CNA, GED, CDL, and First Aid/CPR. Leveraging our extensive local network, we assist participants in job searching and career exploration. Collaborating with programs like AZ@Work, we enhance our resources and funding opportunities. Our curriculum, Botvin’s Transitions, focuses on cultivating vital soft skills such as Goal Setting, Effective Communication, Stress Management, Decision Making, Financial Literacy, and Relationship Building, aimed at bolstering youth employability. Participants of any income level qualify to participate. SIGN UP HERE! AZYP's Project HOPE provides customized assistance and resources aimed at boosting the employability of youth aged 16-24 residing in Gila and Pinal counties. Contacts: Josh Cummings - Josh@AZYP.org | 928-323-7121 Andrea Beltran - Andreab@AZYP.org | 520-391-0449

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 set up with opening and closing speakers and at least 3 breakout session on different topics such as Tobacco issues, the dangers and consequences of underage drinking and substance use, and dealing with stress in a positive healthy way. These conferences are held in multiple locations in rural Arizona to break the barrier of no public transportation in many towns. 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

Active Parenting: First Five Years Parenting Classes Scheduled Monthly Partnering with First Things First, Community Action Program, Globe area public libraries, Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Banner Payson Medical Center, Head Start of Gila County Improve parent-child communication Improve literacy in the home environment Improve knowledge of positive parenting practices Free to families with children aged 0-5 Funded by First Things First Gila County Regional Council 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 both kindergarten readiness and household well-being. 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. Register For the Program Here! Contact: Charlene Becker 928.812.0555 Charlene@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 EXCITING VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY! Register your youth here! For more information 520-744-9595

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROGRAMA: Actualmente estamos a la espera de la confirmación de fondos para el programa Wake Up. Tenemos la esperanza de volver a programar sesiones en diciembre. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y comprensión! Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Kelley, con gusto le ayudaremos. Wake Up! El programa Wake Up! es fundado en parte por los donativos de Arizona Governer’s Office of Highway Safety y por Union Pacific Community Ties. Este programa de educación sobre el alcohol y las drogas está diseñado para los jóvenes de 12 a 22 años. El programa afronta el comportamiento y las posturas hacia las drogas y el alcohol al exponer a los jóvenes a las consecuencias de la vida real de tomar decisiones adversas. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre sus creencias sobre el alcohol y la droga, y los efectos que tienen en la vida de ellos mismos, su familia, sus amigos y su comunidad. Longitud del Programa y Qué Esperar Por favor, lea detenidamente. Bien venido a la Sesión Uno - Orie ntación! (Primer sábado del mes, de 1:00 a 2:30 pm) En nuestra primera sesión, por favor, traiga sus pagos y todos los documentos firmados. Programaremos visitas al hospital, discutiremos las horas de servicio comunitario y repasaremos las pautas para el ensayo. Participe en actividades y discusiones, y vea diapositivas que destacan las muertes relacionadas con el abuso de sustancias. Recuerde, las tarifas del programa deben pagarse antes de la Sesión Uno. Sesión Dos - Visita al Hospital (Programada los jueves y viernes por la tarde durante el mes del programa) La Sesión Dos ofrece un recorrido personalizado con un empleado de AZYP por el Departamento de Emergencias, la Bahía de Trauma y la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de Banner. Pueden tener la oportunidad de hablar con paramédicos, enfermeras y médicos sobre pacientes afectados directa o indirectamente por el uso de sustancias. Sesión Tres - Educación *Se requiere asistencia a la Sesión Uno y Sesión Dos para la sesión final (Primer sábado del mes, de 8:00 am a 12:00 pm) Únase a nosotros en la Sesión Tres para actividades y discusiones sobre las consecuencias del juicio deteriorado bajo la influencia de drogas o alcohol. Exploraremos los impactos en la vida real de la toma de decisiones afectada, discutiremos los efectos fisiológicos y físicos del alcohol y las drogas, identificaremos los procesos de toma de decisiones bajo la influencia y aprenderemos habilidades de rechazo. Un orador invitado compartirá su historia personal, y podrás hacerles preguntas. No olvides entregar tu ensayo de 500 palabras y las horas de servicio comunitario registradas durante esta sesión. Tarifas del programa: $55 $85 $105 10 horas 5 horas 0 horas # de horas comunitarias Tarifa Wake Up! se recomienda para jóvenes que han cometido su primer delito de abuso de sustancias 94% de los participantes anteriores no han sido arrestados por un delito similar después de completar Wake Up! 81% de los jóvenes en Wake Up! han dicho que dirían no si les ofrecen alcohol 70% de los jóvenes en Wake Up! han reportado que dirían no si alguien les ofrece marijuana o hachís 96% de los jóvenes dijeron que recomendarían Wake Up! a sus compañeros ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROGRAMA: Actualmente estamos a la espera de la confirmación de fondos para el programa Wake Up. Tenemos la esperanza de volver a programar sesiones en diciembre. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y comprensión! Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Kelley, con gusto le ayudaremos. Para Español, Contacte: Kelley Coronado 520.591.1490 Kelley@AZYP.org

Saclaz Fentanyl and Psychostimulant 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 counterfeit pill deaths, coalition leaders created a toolkit to aid communities in preventing and reversing overdoses. The toolkit contains educational materials and resources that can be customized for each community the coalition serves. Primary substance abuse prevention is simply stopping drug use before it starts. It includes those preventive measures that come before the onset of drug use and addiction. Raising awareness about substance issues and educating on the harms of drugs are two primary ways that substance abuse prevention coalitions work to prevent youth drug use. Youth drug use is at an all-time low, having steadily declined over decades, in part due to primary prevention efforts. But, in recent years we have witnessed the alarming rise of youth vaping of both nicotine and marijuana. Studies show that any drug use, whether it be once or multiple times, can damage the developing brain. That’s why substance abuse prevention coalitions focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts. 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

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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