These are the needs in each YSC component and how the Youth Service Center is addressing them:
Health services or referrals to health services
In collaboration with the Cooperative Extension Service Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences to discuss nutrition and life skills
Discussion of hygiene talks/hygiene kits
In collaboration with Big Smiles mobile dentistry to provide onsite dental services at least yearly
Career exploration and development
In-person career speakers visit Career Choices provided on Friday's to promote job and career interests
7th Graders enrolled in Career Choices will have an opportunity to take a field trip to Toyota
Mentoring and exploration of local high schools and colleges/universities to determine student interests
Substance abuse education
Guest speakers and curriculum for students to learn about the consequences and dangers of vaping, drugs, and alcohol use
8th grade CATCH My Breath and lung presentation
7th Grade On the Move simulation
Collaboration with school counselors to host spirit week including drug prevention educational videos
The Youth Service Center Coordinator is a member of ASAP/SCAD that meets monthly regarding prevention
Family crisis and mental health counseling
Laundry Day Initiative to provide free laundry cleaning assistance monthly
Collaboration with Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families to provide grief support group
Information and referrals for students and parents of available area resourcesÂ