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YOUTH ALTERNATIVES
1328 Talbot Ct.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 637-6480
Hrs: M, W & Th: 8 am - 6 pm
Tue: 8 am - 8 pm
Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Ronn Jeffrey, Director
Dick Berry, Assistant Director
Youth Alternatives is a family-centered
program designed to respond to the needs of 5 to 17 year olds in Cheyenne
and surrounding communities. Youth in our program are experiencing a
variety of problems ranging from severe emotional and behavioral problems to
minor "growing up" issues.
The program intervenes in the lives of
young people at an impressionable stage in their growth before negative
behaviors have become solidified. As a result, young people are better
able to explore new, more appropriate behaviors that help them see their
strengths and the world as less hostile.
We strive to strengthen families in five
primary areas:
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Communication |
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Expectations |
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Self-concept |
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Problem solving |
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Handling differences |
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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Family Counseling |
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Court Services |
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Probation - Counseling services are
provided to youth placed under supervision by the Municipal Court.
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Work Alternatives Program (W.A.P.) -
Youth in W.A.P. are placed at work-sites to perform community service as
an alternative to further consequences from the courts.
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Juvenile Alcohol & Drug Intervention
Program (J.A.D.I.P.) - JADIP is designed to provide education and
counseling to youth and their families who are experiencing problems with
drugs and alcohol.
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Group Services - provides a variety of
groups designed to help individuals change and learn new behaviors (i.e.
anger management, single parent support, step-family issues, parent
education and support, divorce, teen stress, youth socializing) |
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School Services - work closely with
schools on projects designed to help youths receive an education, as well
as training and consultation to school personnel. |
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Family Crisis Intervention - provided
by counselors to help prevent youth from entering the court system. |
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Special Friends - provides volunteer
mentors for youth in the community for up to 3 hours a week for up to a
year. |
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Community Challenge Course - is to help
both young people and adults build the confidence to take risks, establish
better relationships and learn about themselves. The course is
characterized by an atmosphere that is fun, supportive and challenging.
All activities are closely supervised by trained volunteers and Youth
Alternatives staff. The course is available to organizations, groups
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Y.E.S. Club (Youth, Education and
Sports Club) - encourages pride, respect, self-esteem, leadership and
responsibility through community involvement and sports activities.
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Colors-n-Unity - for Junior High and
High School students who want to be positive role models in the community
by offering alternatives to gang involvement by providing the youth in the
community educational, social and recreational opportunities. |
VOLUNTEER
Youth Alternatives needs volunteer
mentors. Being a volunteer mentor isn't hard, and it might just be the
most rewarding thing you have ever done.
The most important part of being a mentor
is being a genuine friend to a young person in our community. You
share every day activities, help them discover new opportunities and
experience joy in the simplest events. In the eyes of that young
person, you will become a star.
Three or four hours a week shared with a
young person can change lives - yours and theirs. Call today for more
information on how to be a mentor.
For more information on Youth Alternatives or their
programs and services
e-mail us. |
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