We offer a diverse schedule of in-school and after-school programming designed to support the social and emotional development of our young participants, as well as their educational growth. From academic support to programming that strengthens positive identity and awareness, our programs help our youth reach their full potential. After-School is held throughout the school year.

An educational program that draws from the latest research on violence prevention. Providers go into local classrooms to teach children and youth how to get help if they are being abused or are living with violence. Offers programs to teach children that they have the right to be safe, to listen to their feelings, and to tell and keep telling safe adults when they need help. Also teaches adults (parents, caregivers, and teachers) how to listen to children, how to identify abuse indicators, and how to respond appropriately.

Therapists and clinical interns support local children, youth, and caregivers through difficult times. The Behavioral Health Program uses a trauma and culturally responsive, evidence-based approach to address issues such as – but not limited to – depression, family conflict, trauma, and anxiety. Also facilitates a therapeutic gaming program called CoRe where Seattle middle school students play video games to cultivate communication and social emotional skills.

Provides a youth violence prevention program aimed at middle school males of color. Teaches alternate options for reducing conflict, managing anger and avoiding violence through structured dialogue, culture specific exercise and group mentoring. Students enrolled in MIP receive mentoring and direction from adult males of color.

Facilitates a small group for domestic violence/dating violence survivors who are interested in an opportunity to connect with other youth survivors in a safe space. Program focuses on healthy relationship skills, building community and relationships, as well as a group mentoring experience between youth survivors and community volunteers.

Empowers participants to aspire to the highest quality of life by helping develop life skills, providing support and connecting clients to direct services.   Assists participants and motivates them to become self-sufficient through direct access to education, employment, readiness, treatment, mental health care and housing stability options.

Provides Beyond the Bell program and other education and recreation activities. Provides an afterschool program for students in K-5th grade. Also has senior activities, such as exercise, Bingo, and a coloring group and an after school program.

Offers a variety of services, including mental health and substance use disorder prevention and intervention. Located in all Mercer Island public schools. Services include confidential mental health counseling, classroom presentations, alcohol/drug interventions, prevention, and referrals, and life skills training and crisis intervention. There is a full-time counselor available in each public school.

Description: Provides virtual group mentoring and one-on-one mentoring programs for at-risk youth in King County. Recruits and trains mentors, pairs them with at-vulnerable risk youths and supports the youth/mentor relationship to increase its power and duration. Group Mentoring: Blends history, social studies, civic education, economic and service-learning standards into an experiential learning framework to inspire critical thinking, life skills development and youth activism, encouraging youth to choose the road away from incarceration and toward higher education. Youth attend a virtual weekly group session, youth can attend from King County neighborhoods. Youth who attend must be in high school . One-on-one Mentoring: Youth are matched one-on-one with a mentor who helps them realize alternatives to destructive behaviors. Mentors assist and encourage the mentee to fulfill the goals they have for: education, vocation and a drug- or alcohol-free lifestyle. Also facilitates mentorship opportunities in which caring adults offer guidance, support and encouragement to at-risk youth. Tutoring: Provided for youth who need assistance with schoolwork, homework and support in math, science, reading etc. Parents must make commitment that their youth will attend Tutoring sessions.

Offers trainings and workshops for teens regarding the issues of sexual assault and dating violence. Topics include: -  Dating and domestic violence -  Sexual assault, healthy relationships (gangs, family, dating, etc.) -  Anti-oppression -  Cultural competency -  Belief systems -  Stereotypes -  Alcohol -  Conflict resolution

Offers a youth led after school program that offers healthy youth development for all youth. Focuses on positive bonding to school, healthy choices, and positive role models. Youth are involved in community action projects as well as receiving a variety of leadership skills training. Community based chapter meetings will be held weekly at Safe Streets Campaign office and within the Parkland/Spanaway area and are open to all Pierce County High School students regardless of school affiliation or home schooled. Club meetings will be held in some high schools or middle school throughout Tacoma and Unincorporated Pierce County. Please call for more information.

At YWCA Spokane, Domestic Violence Support Advocates work alongside adult survivors of intimate partner domestic violence. Offers safety planning, resource referrals, psychoeducation, and supportive listening. Individual advocacy: Domestic Violence Support Advocates are available on an individual basis through walk-in services and appointment-based services. Walk-in hours take place each week, on Monday mornings from 9am-noon at the main location, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201. Appointments are offered in-person, over the phone, or over Zoom. To make an appointment, please call 509-326-1190. Survivors may walk into the main location and schedule an appointment at the front desk if calling on the phone is not an option. Support group: Domestic Violence Support Advocates facilitate support group for adult survivors of intimate partner domestic violence each week on Wednesday from 4-5pm. Contact 509-326-1190 if you are a survivor interested in attending support group or have questions about support group.