Engaging Youth - Sierra Health Foundation

Alcohol and Drug Services Division (DHHS)Community-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento CountyFrequency of meetings: weeklyHow are youth recruited? referrals, self referrals, agencies, parentsContact Informationwww.sacdhhs.com7001A East Parkway Ste. 500Sacramento, CA 95823Phone: (916) 875-2050Fax: (916) 875-2035Email: AmbroseC@saccounty.netContact: Carla Ambrose, Youth Treatment CoordinatorType of leadership offeredYouth serve on adult boardYouth group/club – makes own decisions aboutits workLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsAge: 12-20yrsOther: Must have a problem with drugsor alcoholOrganization Goals/PurposePromotes a healthy community and reduces the harmful effects associated with alcohol and drug usewhile remaining responsive to and reflective of the diversity among individual families and communitiesArcade Creek Recreation & Park DistrictSchool-Based GroupGeography: residents of the park district & Oakdale Elementary populationFrequency of meetings: dailyContact Informationwww.arcadecreekrecreationparkdist.com4855 Hamilton St.Sacramento, CA 95841Phone: (916) 482-8377Fax: (916) 483-1320Contact: Beverly Ellingson, Sr. Recreation LeaderType of leadership offeredLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsAge: K-6 gradeAt-risk youthOrganization Goals/PurposeEnsures quality support to help K-6 students become successful in school and in life. Provide recreationand leisure services to children, at-risk youth, teens, and adults.