Valdez Youth Court

04/18/2024

Coming Soon! We're excited!

03/27/2024

12/02/2023

Youth court members (and an awesome mom) volunteered at the Food Bank!

04/25/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year the Valdez Youth Court is posting a different resource on our page. This week, we're highlighting https://teens.drugabuse.gov/quiz/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week/take-iq-challenge/2021 See how you score on this quiz about your knowledge of drugs and alcohol. Knowledge is power!

Learn more about the Valdez Youth Court at valdezyouthcourt.org

04/18/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year the Valdez Youth Court is posting a different resource on our page. This week, we're highlighting United Way's Alaska 211. If there is something you need, whether it is counseling, healthcare, emergency housing assistance, or if you have questions about any issues someone you know is having, they can help you find resources. Call them on the phone at 211 or visit their website for more information.

https://alaska211.org/

Learn more about the Valdez Youth Court at valdezyouthcourt.org

Alaska 2-1-1 is your one-stop resource for finding help in your community. It’s free, confidential and available in almost any language. For life challenges or everyday needs, help starts here.

04/11/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year the Valdez Youth Court is posting a different resource on our page. This week, we're highlighting "146 Things to do Besides Self Harm" which features coping skills and resources to get help.
https://www.adolescentselfinjuryfoundation.com/things-to-do-besides-self-harm

Learn more about the Valdez Youth Court at valdezyouthcourt.org

Not all coping with stress has to be unpleasant. Learn new coping skills that can be healthy and fun.

04/04/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year Valdez Youth Court will post links to a different resource. This week, we're highlighting "Be You," which celebrates the fact that most Alaska high school students don't drink. http://beyoualaska.com/

To learn more about Valdez Youth Court visit valdezyouthcourt.org

78% of Alaska teens don't drink.

03/28/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year the Valdez Youth Court will post a different resource on our page. This week we're highlighting the Providence Hospital crisis line. The Providence website says, "If you are experiencing a mental health emergency after hours we can help. Please call the hospital at 907-835-2249. Ask to speak with the Counseling Center on-call clinician."

https://www.providence.org/locations/ak/valdez-medical-center/counseling-center

Learn more about the Valdez Youth Court at valdezyouthcourt.org

The Counseling Center at Providence Valdez Medical Center provides counseling and other mental health services to help youth and adults better deal with life’s challenges.

03/21/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year the Valdez Youth Court will post a different resource on our page. This week we're highlighting the Valdez Native Tribe Victims' Services Gathering Circles. These monthly events promote healing and community. You can learn more by signing up for the VNT Newsletter https://valdeznativetribe.org/newsletters

Learn more about the Valdez Youth Court at valdezyouthcourt.org

03/14/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year VYC will post a different resource for teens on our page!
This Monday we're highlighting an article for teens about the affects of ma*****na on their developing minds. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/cannabis-may-alter-a-teens-developing-brain

Learn more about Valdez Youth Court at valdezyouthcourt.org

Ma*****na use between ages 14 and 19 was linked to faster thinning of brain regions important in decision-making.

03/08/2022

Happy Monday! Each Monday valdezyouthcourt.org will post new resources for young people in Alaska. Today it's a great site to help teens learn more about va**ng and make a plan to quit:
https://alaskaquitline.com/not-buying-it/

1-800-QUIT-NOW

02/28/2022

Happy Monday! Every Monday this school year Valdez Youth Court will post resources for teens on our page. Today we're highlighting "Forest," an app that will let you grow a beautiful garden on your screen-- as long as you don't touch your phone! If your phone is distracting you from completing homework and other tasks, check it out!
https://www.forestapp.cc/
To learn more about Valdez Youth Court visit valdezyouthcourt.org

Forest is an app helping you stay away from your smartphone and stay focused on your work.