Safe Dates
Safe Dates is an Evidence-Based Curriculum designed to educate youth (12–14 and 15-17 year old youth) on how to identify and prevent dating violence.
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Community Training – February 2024
West-Mec Start Building Presentation Room 5405 N. 99th Ave., Glendale, Arizona, United StatesYou may be a mandated reporter, but could you consider yourself a mandated supporter, too? In this session, we’ll discuss how we can protect children from adversity by connecting families to what they need. The strategies and techniques explored are rooted in the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework, an approach that recognizes when families have [...]
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CARE Coalition Meeting
Tolleson Union High School 9801 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona, United StatesCARE stands for Community Alliance for Resources and Education. Our vision is to foster an inclusive community that is informed, caring and driven to ensure youth wellbeing. The Care Coalition works in the far west valley and is open to community members, parents, educators, youth & anyone interested in creating and sustaining positive change for [...]
Free
Making Proud Choices Spring 2024
Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center 995 e riley dr, Avondale, Arizona, United StatesMaking Proud Choices (MPC) is an evidence-based 8-module program that provides youth with the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and unintended pregnancy by abstaining from sex or engaging in safer sex methods. This course will be held Monday-Thursday from February 26 to March 12. The [...]
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CARE Conference
Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa 9495 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, Arizona, United StatesWe are excited to announce the CARE Conference: Empowering Communities and Inspiring Youth, happening in person March 1, 2024, from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa for all caregivers, community members, school administrators, and youth-serving professionals. REGISTER TODAY! Embark on a transformative journey with us as we strive [...]
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Building Character to Build Brains – March 2024
West-Mec District Office Board room 5487 N 99th Ave, Glendale, Arizona, United StatesThis dynamic workshop is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to foster healthy brain development and character growth in youth. Through a framework of cultural neuroscience and hands-on activities, participants will explore the intersections between trauma, culture, protective factors, and mental health stigma. Download our flyer here. Register today by clicking [...]
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Fostering Supportive Communities: A Guide to School-Based Postvention
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth in Arizona and across the United States. Schools and districs can keep their students safe by implementing strategic and comprehensive plans for suicide prevention. The goal of suicide prevention is to decrease risk and increase protective factors within a community. In this session, participants will learn how to [...]
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training May 7, 2024
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a full day training free to community members who work directly with youth or have youth of their own. Take the opportunity to become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider and learn how to identify, understand, and response to youth who may be experiencing a mental health [...]
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Mindfulness for Youth-Serving Professionals
Being mindful has a positive impact on the way we react and respond to challenging situations. Learn how stress directly impacts the wellbeing of both adults and youth and impacts relationships, classroom management, safety, and academic growth. Explore mind-body connections, use mindfulness tools, and empower teachers and other youth-serving professionals. Download the flyer here.
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