CYA Community Youth in Action is a group

C’YA Community Youth in Action is a group of local youth in Southeastern Idaho with a mission to empower the voices of youth through action and service to foster relationships and build healthy communities.

C’YA Was Created JUNE 11, 2018 501(C)3 Pending Status Youth, Alumni, Adult Advisors met to discuss the need for a strong youth coalition in our community.

Who are our YOUTH? Our Diversity What we Share Every High School Shelley-West Jeff Most Middle-Schools Age 13 -19 Student Body Officers Probation/Drug Court LGBT Every Socio-Economic Group Youth Raised by Grandparents Youth Living with Addicts Youth with History of Substance Abuse Youth with Incarcerated Parents Catholics, Christians, Atheists, Buddhists Exchange Students High Honor Students School Drop-Outs Ethnic Diversity Physical Disabilities Mental Heath Disorders Love for OURSELVES Love for Each Other Love for Our Community DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE #lovelikeliv

C’YA Action Team Serves the Community #lovelikeliv

C’YA Leadership Team Long Term Goal Youth Center #lovelikeliv

§ § § LOCATION YOUTH GROUPS COMMUNITY PARTNERS VOLUNTEERS FUNDING

Beverage/Snack Bar A beverage bar that they could run and get business experience Soda, Juice, Italian Sodas, Hot Chocolate, Flavored Water Shakes, Smoothies, Snacks

Weekend Entertainment Activities Local band nights where the youth bands could play in a youth friendly environment Karaoke nights, Movie nights, Game nights, Comedy nights Poetry nights, Sports Viewing, Dances

Education After-School Tutors, Study Groups, Computer Lab, Adulting 101, Nutrition, Adult Mentors, Life Coach, Book Clubs, Career Training & Development, ACT/SAT Prep, GED Classes, Foreign Language Classes, Finance Classes, First-Aid Skill-building – First Aid, Entrepreneurship, Girl Empowerment, Boys to Men

Peer-to-Peer Support Closet–Gently Used Clothes, Pantry–Food Snacks, Nursery–Baby Items

After-School Fun Pool, Darts, Ping-pong, Arcade Games, Skee-Ball, Puzzles, Board Games, Art

Independent Living Assistance Access to Washer & Dryer, Access to Kitchen, Access to Shower

Self-Care CRISIS COUNSELING, Group Exercise Classes, Exercise Equipment, Relaxation/Zen Room, AA/NA Support Group, Recovery Support Group, LBGT Support Group, All Inclusive Faith Based Group

Crisis Center Our Process Arrive: Come in any time, any day. No appointment is needed. Assess: We evaluate your individual strengths and explore your immediate challenges. We also provide a brief medical assessment to evaluate if additional medical care is needed. Support: Our trained staff will guide you through your behavioral health crisis and help you achieve stability and a plan for recovery. Refer: There is a wealth of free and low-cost resources throughout East Idaho. Do not allow an inability to pay to stop you from reaching out for help. Let us find the best fit for your individual care plan. Program is geared toward adults (18 years old+) who need support for their mental health challenges and/or substance abuse issues.

Center for Hope The Center for H. O. P. E provides opportunities for socialization, education, and participation in activities that support recovery. The Center also strives to be an advocate for the recovery community Program is geared toward adults (18 years old+) who need recovery support.

AA or NA Meetings Idaho Falls – on average 32 per week Meetings specifically for teens- 0 Counseling Agencies Probation Department

MOST IMPORTANTLY Partnership with CSP