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The stress of the pandemic has created anxiety for many, here’s a great article on some tips for helping teens get the best sleep. Teens and the Impact of Sleep on Mental Health | Slumber Yard Nearly everyone has experienced insomnia, or the inability to sleep at some point. Occasionally, transient insomnia lasts for a night or two and may be caused by such factors as stress or changes in sleeping habits. But chronic insomnia can last for months or even years and can have a profound impact on daily life. Read the article here>

In 2021 AZYP sadly lost two staffers who embodied the values of Arizona Youth Partnership of strong families, empowered youth, healthy communities. Together they gave more than 30 years to making Arizona a better place for families. James Myers, IT Director James Myers started with AZYP in 2005 as a Healthy Relationship Educator. Already experienced working with youth and young adults, James spent years teaching youth about decision making, setting boundaries, and still made the lessons fun. Most recently, he served as the AZYP IT Director. Connecting people and technology was his strength, and we are grateful for the 15 years he served the Arizona community through Arizona Youth Partnership. Mary Anne Fout, Community Initiatives Team Leader Mary Anne Fout began in Ajo, AZ with AZYP in 2004. First, as a parent volunteer and then as a staff member and moved to Marana in 2005. She coordinated afterschool programming, convened community coalition, and facilitated trainings. She served wherever she was needed. Mary Anne was a source of support and positivity wherever she went, with her wonderful smile and genuine concern for those around her. Mary Anne was a wonderful ambassador for Arizona Youth Partnership and her legacy of kindness will live on.

AZYP’s Copper Corridor Coalition had the pleasure to be part of Southern Arizona Nonprofits | Superheroes Impacting our Communities podcast. Darien Mathews speaks to Barbara McClure, the Executive Director of IMPACT of Southern Arizona, about AZYP’s work on drug prevention and programs available for AZ communities. Alongside Tiane Kennedy, from GAP Ministries, Darien shares the importance of strengthening families throughout the state. CLICK HERE to listen to the episode!

Arizona Youth Partnership has been awarded a first time grant to implement training to prevent sexual violence and educate youth on the dangers of dating violence. The funding from the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Bureau of Chronic Disease & Health Promotion will enable AZYP to target middle school youth and adults in Pima and Pinal County and will the team will also be doing training at the University of Arizona. For more information on this program, please contact us at azyp@azyp.org or go to our website at azyp.org.

On March 8th, 2022, the AZYP team coordinated a Mock DUI for Globe High School students. This is done to show youth the dangers of drinking and driving, as well as distracted driving. A scenario is read to high school students while first responders of the community and volunteer actors show the audience the aftermath of a DUI/Distracted Driving incident. Copper Country News featured this event and you can CLICK HERE to read the article.

Through their generosity and care for youth mental health, American Woodmark Foundation made it possible for AZYP to host a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training. Individuals trained in QPR learn to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. The training includes: Myths and Facts about Suicide Suicide Clues (verbal, behavioral, situational) Risk factors Tips on how to and how not to ask the Suicide Question Practice scenarios

Our friends at Health Choice Arizona continue to provide COVID-19 information and updates as we continue to navigate through the pandemic. Prevention continues to be key! Below is a great video from our friends, and we encourage you to check out any updates available and other resources that could be helpful to you and your communities.

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In September 2022, AZYP case managers sprang into action when we received a referral for a young person and their sibling, both victims of familial trafficking. With all of the diverse programs that AZYP offers and our relationships in the community, we were able to get the siblings to safety, providing stable housing in our shelter and transitional living program, offering support with transportation, education support, vocational support, SNAP and health insurance benefits, and referrals to counseling and advocacy. All of the program staff at AZYP, regardless of the program they were assigned to, jumped into action to make sure these youth received the services they needed, all within 24 hours. This collaboration between AZYP programs and other outside agencies is a testament to the strong relationships built in our communities and the passion our staff have to help young people in crisis. AZYP was awarded a grant from the US Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime to build capacity, raise awareness, and provide services to minor victims of human trafficking in October 2020. In the last 2 years, AZYP has built a county-wide coalition whose efforts include bringing prevention education to schools; raising community awareness by providing training to law enforcement; direct service staff; teachers; administrators; mental health professionals; hotel/motel staff; first responders; and emergency room medical staff. Additionally, AZYP has built a network of providers and collaborated with other agencies to bring a holistic, trauma-informed approach to service delivery for victims of human trafficking.

2017-2018 Annual Report Arizona Youth Partnership builds solid foundations for youth and families by partnering with Arizona communities to prevent and solve local issues such as substance abuse, youth homelessness, lack of educational opportunities, teen pregnancy, and challenging family dynamics. Download the Annual Report below

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