Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s YouthZone Charity Golf Tournament at Rifle Creek Golf Course. It was a soggy day of golf and we deeply appreciate everyone for tackling the wet weather. Your generous support has...
Continue ReadingYouthZone Open House – June 8th at Rifle Office
YouthZone is having an OPEN HOUSE on June 8, 2023 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Rifle office location: 136 East 12th Street, Rifle, CO 81650. Please join us for and meeting our team! Contact Carol Wolff ...
Continue ReadingKDNK Shares Attorney General Weiser Praises of YouthZone
Attorney General Weiser praises local approach to YouthZone KDNK | By Hattison Rensberry Published May 10, 2023 at 8:04 AM MDT Listen to interview on KDNK’s website. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser recently dropped in to YouthZone’s headquarters in Glenwood...
Continue ReadingYouthZone Recognizes National Mental Health Counseling Month
By Jami Hayes YouthZone Recognizes National Mental Health Counseling Month May is National Mental Health Counseling Month, dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of counseling and resources available to those seeking help for mental health issues. It is...
Continue ReadingANNOUCEMENT: Two Restorative Justice Training Courses Available
YouthZone is excited to announce two bilingual Restorative Justice training courses: Community Member Training on May 19 and Volunteer Restorative Facilitator Training on June 9 – 11, 2023. Sign up below and learn more about Restorative Justice Here. Contact Mary...
Continue ReadingFREE Art Program: Teen Summer Workshops with Anderson Ranch
YouthZone Partners with Anderson Ranch to Offer FREE Teen Summer Workshops! YouthZone and Anderson Ranch Art Center invite students attending high school from Basalt to Parachute (ages 15-18) to Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village to participate in...
Continue ReadingYouthZone Welcomes New Staff Member, Ali Naaseh-Shahry
YouthZone Welcomes Ali Naaseh-Shahry to the Team! Welcome to YouthZone! We are thrilled to be introducing our newest staff member, Ali Naaseh-Shahry to our team! He is YouthZone’s Data and Development Specialist. Ali is a Colorado native who holds degrees...
Continue ReadingThank You for Attending YouthZone’s 2023 Open House
Thank you to everyone who came to our Open House. We showcased our YouthZones mission and the impact it has on our local youth. We were delighted to share the success stories of youth and families, who are now empowered...
Continue ReadingTrauma-informed Care Clinic Supports Community Youth and Families
Trauma-informed Care Clinic Supports Community Youth and Families By Brianda Cervantes “As part of the Board of Directors of YouthZone, and leader of this community, I believe Trauma Informed-Care is the responsibility of every community member to not ignore...
Continue ReadingWhy Diversion Programs are Important
Why Diversion Programs are Important By Airen Goodman Diversion programs are an important component of the Criminal Justice System, offering alternatives to incarceration that can reduce recidivism and help those who participate get a job. In 2020, the Colorado...
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