School & Youth Organizations Online Resources The American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics has published guidance for clinicians on screening for emotional and behavioral disorders. The Health and Human Services of Adolescent Health The Health and Human Services Office of Adolescent Health offers information on adolescent development and a wide range of resources and online training for professionals. SAMHSA's Suicide Prevention Resource Center SAMHSA's Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides information on the role of high school teachers in preventing suicide. SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) SAMHSA-HRSA CIHS reviews the latest resources and research related integrated care from children and youth, and compiles the most helpful information The Kennedy Forum The Kennedy Forum offers several resources for educators, including 5 Pillars, the Pathway to Improving the Delivery of Mental Health Services in Education; and Mental Health Activities for the Classroom The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services offers mental health resources and information, including guidance for educators and for community leaders The Society for Adolescent Health Medicine The Society for Adolescent Health Medicine supports adolescent health and medicine professionals in variety of ways including clinical care resources and professional development. Additional Resources NAMI Ending the Silence Ending the Silence is a no-cost, 50 minute presentation designed to give middle and high school students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through discussion and short videos. The program is delivered by a two-person team trained by NAMI Southern Arizona, one of whom is a young adult living in recovery with a diagnosable mental health condition. Students learn to recognize the early warning signs of mental health conditions and learn what to do if they or someone they know is showing these signs. They also learn how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may be in need of support. Once the program is completed, handouts are sent home to parents informing them of the program. Ending the Silence is also available for school staff and families. To request Ending the Silence for your school or organization, please reach out to Kelley Coronado at Kelley@AZYP.org or Becky Nuffer, NAMI Membership Coordinator, at 520.622.5582 with any questions Try it Now! Text START to 89800 Text, Talk, Act Text, Talk, Act is a free, 50-minute interactive activity that guides students in a discussion using a series of pre-programmed text messages. Participants gather in small groups (3-4 people) with one cell phone per group and receive a series of text messages that facilitates a conversation on mental health: why it is important, how to care for it, and how to help a friend in need. The text messages include videos, social media interactions, polling questions and discussion questions. Text, Talk, Act can be done on its own, or it can be scheduled consecutively with Ending the Silence to increase the engagement with and retention of the learning. For questions or to request Text, Talk, Act for your group, please contact Raquel Goodrich, Raquel@texttalkact.com Not Broken Not Broken is a candid, unflinching, yet hopeful one-hour documentary about the lives of seven young people who have mental illnesses, told in their own brave words. To highlight that mental illness affects all of us, these stories represent a spectrum of different experiences. Some of the participants are youth of color, some identify as LGBTQ, some have survived sexual abuse, poverty, bullying – and all are fighting to live their dreams despite their mental health challenges. Segments of Not Broken are featured on PBS LearningMedia and are supplemented with teacher guides, discussion guides and additional resources. These short film modules can be used to support viewing of Not Broken while engaging students in discussions about mental health, trauma, self-harm, drug use, suicide, violence and the stereotypes, myths and realities of living with mental illness. Click to access the full documentary, vignettes and PBS LearningMedia collection. For additional information, contact Cheryl Gerken, Educational Outreach Coordinator, at 520.621.4792 Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHA) YMHFA is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people to teach them how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge, or who may be in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an eight hour training which can be delivered in one day or in two 4-hour sessions. For more information on Youth Mental Health First aid, contact Kelley Coronado at Kelley@AZYP.org Click Here to go to Arizona Youth Partnership's page to register! Anti-Stigma Educational Strategies and Programs Developed by the Help & Hope for YOUth Education & Training Task Force, this listing of educational strategies and programs includes the name, topics, intended audience, evidence basis, cost, ease of use and pros and cons. Click to download. Mental Health Intercept Map and Toolkit The Mental Health Intercept Map (MHIM) is based on Substance use and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Sequential Intercept Model (SIM). The Mental Health Intervention Mapping Toolkit is intended to provide county-specific resources for all youth and act as the bridge to getting the help they may need. For those who implement this, it will allow for self assessment of key issues in their community for mental health and provide local resources to fill those gaps. MHIM has 4 primary objectives: Develop a mental health map of how children, youth, and young adults flow through systems of care and who can intercept youth at each level. Identify resources, gaps in services, and opportunities at each intercept for children, youth, and young adults ages 5-24. Develop priorities to improve the system. Increase capacity for information capture and data collection. *Resources are currently being gathered to put together an individualized toolkit for each county. Click here for a more detailed walkthrough of the map! For any additional questions, please reach out to Kelley Coronado at Kelley@AZYP.org *Click on the image to magnify* Go Back Contact: Kelley Coronado P: 520.591.1490 E-mail: Kelley@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

Youth Resources Online Sources Center for Young Women Ask a question anonymously, get answers, and find information from professionals DBSA Listen to a podcast series focused on the unique challenges facing young adults living with a mood disorder; online support groups also available Girlshealth.gov "Your feelings" offers information on recognizing a mental health problem. getting help, and talking to parents Health Talk See videos of people with lived experience if mental health conditions JED Find emotional health resources and tools to help the transition to college Letters to Strangers Write anonymous, heartfelt letters that aim to share and offer support for those who are fighting through difficult times Mindfulness for Teens Learn about how mindfulness can help reduce stress; includes apps to practice meditation and guided meditation recordings OK2TALK Share your story of recovery, tragedy, struggle, or hope through creative expression in a safe, moderated online community Reach Out Learn about how to help others, find tools and apps, and join the discussion with other teens Seize the Awkward Learn how to talk to a friend about their mental health 7CUPS An emotional health service and therapy provider. Chat confidentially with peers who understand what you are going through Teens Health Answers from doctors and recommendations for dealing with feelings, emotions, and relationships Teen Lifeline No matter the reasons, when you feel like giving up, DON'T. You are not alone. We are here to listen and help. Please call 602.248.8336 OR 800-248.8336 *Additional Crisis Lines can be found Here We Matter Feeling down? Hurt? We Matter is a place indigenous youth can turn to for an uplift, for positive support, or for a reminder that you matter Young Men's Health Ask a question anonymously and find answers and guides specifically for young men Go Back Contact: Kelley Coronado 520.591.1490 Kelley@AZYP.org

Learn how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact Arizona youth through AZYP’s free training for educators, professionals and others who work with youth. 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

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.

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

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

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