activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 7
- Conduct community outreach and education Human Trafficking Prevention EducationProvides informational outreach at local community events, health expos, fairs, festivals, and college events through trained staff, and delivers public awareness education to improve community understanding of exploitation.
- Deliver Adopt-A-Family holiday program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionPrepares for and operates an annual Adopt-A-Family program to support clients experiencing financial burdens after crime victimization, including during its 46th holiday season and 8th annual iteration.
- Implement youth violence prevention education Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationImplements the Safe Dates curriculum to address dating abuse and violence among middle and high school students and offers teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) training to teach youth how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges.
- Operate 24/7 youth shelter Emergency Shelter ServicesOperates a gender-inclusive shelter with 15 beds for unaccompanied youth from birth to age 17 in Flagstaff, providing services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Operate domestic and family shelters Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOperates a Domestic Violence Shelter and Youth Shelter with a combined 40 beds, including the H.A.L.O. House with 36 beds for women and children, serving individuals and families of all genders.
- Provide trauma counseling and case management Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesProvides trauma counseling services to clients for up to three years, with session frequency decreasing based on clinical assessment, along with on-site crisis counseling, life-skills groups, case management, and referrals to community-based agencies.
- Run Transitional Living Program for youth Youth Transition Support ServicesProvides housing, skills training, case management, educational and life skills groups, transportation assistance, counseling, and community referrals to youth ages 16–21 through the Peaks Transitional Living Program for 12–18 months.
research · 1
- Administer human trafficking data initiative Human Trafficking Prevention EducationAdministers the Flagstaff Area Human Trafficking Database to estimate regional impact and inform solutions through data sharing with coalition members, and publishes the FIAT 2024 Impact Report on efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation in Northern Arizona.
capacity building · 2
- Deliver professional and public training Human Trafficking Prevention EducationDelivers profession-specific training on human trafficking to organizations in critical sectors and offers internships to qualified students across all programs to support their educational development.
- Support organizational staffing and operations Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementSeeks qualified individuals for employment to support organizational programs and allows volunteers to perform non-client-facing tasks such as event planning, grounds maintenance, and office support.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Comprehensive Survivor Support Model comprehensive survivor support modelCombines shelter, advocacy, counseling, and education into an integrated approach to support survivors of trafficking and domestic violence, addressing both immediate safety and long-term stability through coordinated services.
- Education-Focused Internship Model education-focused internship modelUses internships primarily as a vehicle for student learning and professional development, prioritizing educational outcomes over organizational benefit.
- Empowerment-Based Youth Transition Support empowerment-based_transition_supportSupports youth in transitioning to adulthood through a framework emphasizing empowerment, accountability, and skill-building in employment, education, and independent living, guided by individualized service plans.
- Mind-Body Therapeutic Approach for Trauma Recovery mind-body therapy for traumaUtilizes mind-body interventions to address physiological and psychological symptoms of traumatic stress, supporting holistic healing in clients.
- Peer-Based Mental Health Intervention peer-based mental health interventionLeverages peer relationships to provide early, evidence-based mental health and substance use support, increasing accessibility and trust among youth.
- Research-Based Prevention Education research-based prevention educationImplements evidence-informed curricula to prevent dating violence by transforming attitudes, improving emotional regulation, and fostering healthy communication among youth.
- Trauma-Informed Care Framework trauma-informed careGrounds all services in trauma-informed principles to ensure safety, build trust, and support healing, recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on survivors’ lives and decision-making.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Adopt-A-Family
An annual holiday program providing support to clients experiencing financial burdens after crime victimization, especially those who have experienced Domestic Violence.
Community Education
Provides education in sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships, including the Safe Dates curriculum and participation in community events.
Counseling Services
Provides free professional counseling services for eligible individuals and families, specializing in therapeutic support for symptoms of traumatic experiences, including domestic violence and sexual assault.
Domestic Violence Shelter
Provides safe haven for individuals and families of all genders experiencing domestic violence, with 40 beds combined with the Youth Shelter.
Flagstaff Initiative Against Trafficking (FIAT)
A regional coalition working to prevent and respond to exploitation in Northern Arizona by facilitating survivor-centered responses, providing training, and administering the Flagstaff Area Human Trafficking Database.
Legal Advocacy
Offers legal advocacy services to residents in both shelters and the larger Northern Arizona community.
Peaks Transitional Living Program (TLP)
Provides housing, skills training, and support services to youth ages 18-21, or emancipated youth ages 16 and 17, for 12-18 months, focusing on employment, independent living skills, education, and health.
Safe Dates Curriculum
An effective, research-based program targeting attitudes and behaviors associated with dating abuse and violence for middle and high school students.
Youth Shelter
Flagstaff's only gender-inclusive shelter for unaccompanied children and youth (birth-17), offering 15 beds, advocacy, crisis counseling, life-skills groups, and case management.
teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA)
An evidence-based training program for youth in grades 9-12 or ages 14-18 to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in peers.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- APS Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Arizona Community Action Association – Wildfire Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Arizona Complete Health Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Arizona Complete Health Partner — Sponsor of Northland Family Help Center's programs.
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Government — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Arizona Office of the Courts Government — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- City of Flagstaff Government — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Coconino County Government — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Family Youth Services Bureau Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Government — Federal grant funder supporting the Peaks Transitional Living Program.
- Flagstaff Initiative Against Trafficking Partner — Northland Family Help Center leads the FIAT coalition to prevent and respond to human trafficking in Northern Arizona.
- Flagstaff Initiative Against Trafficking (FIAT) Partner — Houses the local collaborative Flagstaff Initiative Against Trafficking (FIAT) to intervene in human trafficking and exploitation.
- Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family Government — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Masonic Charities of Arizona Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing Network — Implements the teen Mental Health First Aid program developed and endorsed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
- Navajo Nation – Division of Social Services Government — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Northland Crisis Nursery Partner — Merged with Women's Resource Center in 1991 to form Northland Family Help Center.
- Shoes & Such Partner — Hosts the Giving Tree where community members can pick up tags representing needs of families served by Northland Family Help Center.
- UniSource Energy Services Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- United Way of Northern Arizona Partner — Funding source for Northland Family Help Center
- Women’s Resource Center Partner — Merged with Northland Crisis Nursery in 1991 to form Northland Family Help Center.
- hr@northlandfamily.org Partner — Primary contact for job applications and employment inquiries.