Definitions
Sober
Not affected by alcohol, drugs or other substances
What do you do for self care?
Breathing exercises, physical activity, crafts, music, etc
When is a hotline available?
24/7/365
I forgot to turn in an assignment or I’m failing a class. What can I do?
Talk to your teacher and come back with a plan to get you back on track.
Who is MFP and what do we do?
Local non profit that helps youth find their way and create healthy habits and relationships
Safety
The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk or injury
Who is someone you feel comfortable talking to when you’re going through something?
So glad you have someone!
Is calling the only way to reach a 911 operator?
No, you can always text.
I’m not sure if this is an emergency and if I should call 911. What can I do?
Call the non emergency dispatch number for the police: 970-479-2201
When do we do mentoring?
Thursdays at the Cabin
Peer Pressure
Influence from member’s from one’s peer group
Name one local organization who cares about our community’s wellbeing
MFP, Mountain Pride, Mountain Youth, YP365, VVMTA, etc.
Do you know the name of any of the crisis hotlines available for us?
Safe2Tell, YHC, Colorado Crisis Line
Our DD didn’t stay sober and we have no one to drive us home. Who should drive?
No one. Call an uber, a parent, a trusted adult or use public transportation if available.
Where are our Youth Centers?
Edward’s by the Community Market and Gypsum behind EVHS
Trusted adult
A reliable and caring source of support that you can trust to listen without judgement and provide assistance
Name someone who works at your school you have a connection with
A teacher, counselor, admin, etc
Do you know the number of any of the hotlines?
970-306-HOPE (4673), 988, 1-877-542-7233
Someone is pressuring me into doing something I’m not comfortable with and they won’t take no for an answer. What can I do?
Physically remove yourself from the situation or their proximity, cut ties if they don’t respect your boundaries, tell someone what’s going on.
Name a scholarship we work with
Guardian, ERSF, CMU Tech, MFP
Mental Health
Emotional, psychological and social well-being where you realize your abilities, can cope with life’s stresses and contribute positively to your community
What is Olivia’s Fund?
A program that allows you to access free Mental Services
Show us you have a hotline number saved on your phone
We’re so proud
My friend told me they want to hurt themselves but they don’t want me to tell anyone. What should I do?
When is our summer camp registration day?
May 1st from 6-8 pm at both of our Youth Centers