activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 4
- 3D Printing Club for YouthOperates a 3D printing club for youth in grades 6th through 12th, providing a safe environment for young people to learn, develop skills, and socialize.
- Community Book Club Community Book Clubs & Literary EngagementLaunched a Coalition Book Club called "Real Life Reads" for adults, exploring topics impacting youth and families, and utilizing the "Train to be Clutch" curriculum for discussions.
- Community and Professional Education CoursesProvides educational courses for community members and professionals on various topics including naloxone, fentanyl, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and youth drug trends. This also includes offering training to parents on discussing substance use and mental/emotional health with their children.
- Youth Leadership and Community Engagement Programs Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates Legacy Leadership Clubs in multiple locations (Round Valley, St. Johns, Concho, Vernon) and provides opportunities for students to improve school culture and engage in community service. The organization also hosts events and builds teen centers to promote education and positive behavior among youth in Apache County.
advocacy · 1
- Drug Abuse Prevention and Education Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationCreated the Apache County Drug Free Alliance to conduct community events and education programs focused on drug abuse prevention. This includes providing educational resources on drug use dangers, offering drug drop boxes for safe medication disposal, and implementing prevention programs.
capacity building · 1
- Capacity Building Trainings on Youth-Related IssuesOffers a wide range of training programs for the community and professionals on topics such as youth drug trends (marijuana, fentanyl, meth, prescription drugs), naloxone administration, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), online safety, underage drinking, and understanding stigma. These trainings aim to equip individuals with knowledge and skills to address issues impacting youth.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Community-Based Positive Youth Development community-based youth developmentCreates safe, supportive environments through teen centers and community educational events to promote healthy development, active engagement, and resilience among youth.
- Community-Wide Education for Drug Abuse Prevention drug abuse prevention through community educationImplements community-wide education initiatives and events focused on substance use prevention to build awareness, shift norms, and reduce youth drug use through collective knowledge and engagement.
- Empowerment Through Education and Resource Access empowerment-through-educationEmpowers youth, families, and communities by providing education, tools, and resources that enable informed decision-making and support personal, academic, and professional growth, grounded in the belief that knowledge fosters power and agency.
- Investment in Healthy Youth Environments healthy-environments-investmentFosters long-term community and individual well-being by intentionally creating and sustaining healthy physical and social environments for youth as a preventive and developmental strategy.
- Proactive Community Engagement for Youth Thriving proactive-community-engagementUses proactive social, educational, and creative programming to engage youth and families in ways that inspire active participation, leadership, and well-being, preventing risk behaviors before they emerge.
- Technology-Based Educational Engagement technology-based youth engagementUses hands-on technology activities, such as 3D printing, to engage middle and high school youth in educational programming, leveraging technology as a tool to increase interest and participation in learning.
- Youth Leadership and Peer Influence Development student leadership developmentEngages influential students in structured leadership development and service opportunities to create positive change in school and community culture through peer modeling and youth-led initiatives.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Community Education Trainings
Provides in-person and online trainings on youth drug trends, fentanyl, naloxone, ACEs, online safety, and substance use prevention for parents, caregivers, and community members
Legacy Leadership Club
Youth leadership program with chapters in Round Valley, St. Johns, Concho, and Vernon that empowers students to improve school culture and engage in community service
Parent Lifeskills
Four-part class series for parents covering youth drug use, family communication, parental monitoring, and positive role modeling
Peer Mentoring
Youth-focused program that trains students to support their peers in making healthy choices and avoiding substance use
Real Life Reads Book Club
Community book club for adults focused on topics impacting youth and families, including trauma, substance use, parenting, and mental health
Red Ribbon Week
Annual substance use prevention campaign with community events and educational activities
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Amber Baca Partner — Charter sponsor for the Middle School Legacy Leadership Club and Vernon chapter
- Apache County Drug Free Alliance Partner — Subcommittee created and operated by Apache County Youth Council focused on drug abuse prevention.
- CADCA Partner — Collaborates on community coalition building for substance use prevention, with resources shared by APACHE COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL
- Danielle Whitaker Partner — Charter sponsor for the RV Online Legacy Leadership Club
- Jessica Hamblin Partner — Charter sponsor for the High School Legacy Leadership Club
- Johnny's Ambassadors Partner — Provides educational resources on high-THC marijuana risks for teens, shared by APACHE COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL
- Judge Mike Latham Partner — Legacy Teen Center is a pro-active engagement community program initiated by Judge Mike Latham.
- Operation Parent Partner — Provides parenting webinars as a resource shared by APACHE COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL
- Raelene Raban Partner — Charter sponsor for the High School and Concho Legacy Leadership Clubs
- SACLAZ Partner — Active grant participant in SACLAZ, indicating collaborative involvement in substance abuse prevention efforts.
- SAMHSA Partner — Shares the "Talk They Hear You" campaign resources on youth substance use prevention with APACHE COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL
- Shayla Udall Partner — Charter sponsor for the Middle School Legacy Leadership Club
- St. John's Partner — Hosts events for the APACHE COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL.