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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 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. Nombre del estudiante Apellido del estudiante Edad del estudiante Número de teléfono 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 Un paquete con más detalles del programa se le será enviadio. Cómo quisiera recibir el paquete? * Por E-mail Por Correo Por E-mail y Correo 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 Pague Wake Up! Si su estudiante fue referido por el Distrito Escolar Amphitheater, favor de ignorar el enlace para hacer el pago, AZYP verificará con el Distrito el pago del programa. Si fue referido por cualquier otra fuente, tendrá que pagar en línea, traer efectivo, un cheque o un giro postal a la clase. Cheques personales no serán aceptados. Para pagar en línea , será dirigido a una página de pago después de completar el formulario y seleccionar "Enviar". Por favor tome en cuenta: La tarifa estándar para el programa es $55 con 10 horas de servicio comunitario. Si tiene alguna pregunta favor de contactar a K elley Coronado al 520.591.1490 para español, o a Kari Stewart al 928-432-5718 para inglés. Un documento con más detalles del programa será enviado. Favor de buscarlo en su bandeja de entrada o carpeta de correo no deseado después de enviar la solicitud. Contacto: Kelley Coronado 520.591.1490 Kelley@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

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

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

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! EXCITING VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY! REGISTER YOUR YOUTH HERE! For more information 520-744-9595

PROGRAM UPDATE: We’re currently awaiting confirmation on our funding for the Wake Up program. We’re hopeful to begin scheduling sessions again in December. Thank you for your continued support and understanding! If you have any questions, please contact Kari. We’re happy to help. Wake Up! The Wake Up! program is funded in part by grants from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety and Union Pacific Community Ties. En Español Wake Up! is an alcohol and drug education program designed for young people aged 12-22. The program addresses behaviors and attitudes towards drugs and alcohol by exposing youth to real-life consequences of impaired decision making. Participants have the opportunity to reflect on their beliefs about alcohol and drug use, and the effect it has on their lives, family, friends, and our community. Program Length & What to Expect Please read thoroughly Welcome to Session One – Orientation! (First Saturday of the Month 1:00-2:30pm) In our first session, please bring your payments and all signed paperwork. We'll schedule hospital tours, discuss community service hours, and go over essay guidelines. Engage in activities and discussions, and view slides highlighting substance misuse-related deaths. Remember, program fees are due by Session One. Session Two – Hospital Visit (Scheduled Thursday and Friday Evenings during the Month of Program) Session Two offers a personalized walk-through with an AZYP staff through Banner's Emergency Department, Trauma Bay, and Intensive Care Unit. Participants may have the opportunity to talk with EMTs, nurses, and doctors about patients affected directly or indirectly by substance use. Session Three – Education *Attendance at Session One and Session Two is required for the final session (First Saturday of the Month, 8:00 am-12:00 pm) Join us in Session Three for activities and discussions on the consequences of impaired decision-making under the influence of drugs or alcohol. We'll explore the real-life impacts of impaired decision-making, discuss the physiological and physical effects of alcohol and drugs, identify decision-making processes under the influence, and learn refusal skills. A guest speaker will share their personal story, and you can ask them questions. Don't forget to turn in your 500-word essay and logged community service hours during this session. Program Fees: $55 $85 $105 10 hours 5 hours 0 hours # of Community Hours Fee Wake Up! is recommended for youth who have had a first-time offense for substance use 94% of previous participants have not been re-arrested for a similar offense since completing Wake Up! 81% of the youth in Wake Up! said they would say no if offered alcohol 70% of the youth in Wake Up! reported they would say no if someone offered them Marijuana or Hashish 96% of the youth said they would recommend Wake Up! to their peers PROGRAM UPDATE: We’re currently awaiting confirmation on our funding for the Wake Up program. We’re hopeful to begin scheduling sessions again in December. Thank you for your continued support and understanding! If you have any questions, please contact Kari. We’re happy to help. Contact: Kari Stewart 928-432-5718 KariS@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

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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

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. It began as a Drug Free Communities funded coalition supported by Arizona Youth Partnership. That funding ended in 2011 and the Coalition has continued to provide youth and community programming since then with local support. The mission of the Copper Basin Coalition is to empower the youth and adults in Southern Gila County to choose a drug-free and healthy lifestyle by uniting citizens and organizations to reduce substance abuse and promote community safety through community-based education, awareness, and advocacy The Coalition utilizes the Strategic Prevention Framework to design its yearly action plan utilizing proven strategies to lower youth use of drugs and alcohol and increase protective factors such as school and neighborhood attachment, conflict resolution skills, healthy parenting skills, and strong social supports. The Coalition works to build capacity in our communities for a healthier environment for families to raise healthy and successful youth. Our Locations: Globe, Arizona Miami, Arizona Contact: Julie Craig 928.961.0426 JulieC@AZYP.org

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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