tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:27:34 +0000http://scycnews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (SCYC)Blogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-3349387021487075518Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-08-05T10:02:17.265-07:00new blogSCYC has moved to a new blog on WordPress. this shift gives us more functionality and customizable features that we hope will help SCYC serve you better. To visit the new blog and for instructions on how to subscribe to SCYC's blog, click here.http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/08/scyc-moves-to-wordpress-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-126363434373005548Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:07:00 +00002009-07-31T10:09:08.016-07:00educationCADCANestThursday: "92% of $90 million makes it out of Capitol Hill and into stressed communities like ours. This is money directed toward giving our youth a chance at success ... what a great investment!" http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/cadca-update_31.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-6633607260190353591Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:03:00 +00002009-07-30T14:08:04.097-07:00educationCADCAFrom the CADCA Conference,Wednesday: "Being sensitive and understanding the different cultures in our community may be as simple as asking a person to share a little about themself."http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/cadca-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-2726776041831758804Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:32:00 +00002009-07-29T10:11:39.504-07:00educationCADCAThis week, Misty McDonald, a Child Advocate at The NEST, is attending the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America's conference inLouisville, Kentucky. Misty is in the ambassadors program, which is designed for people ages 18-30 who are working in coalitions. The week-long conference focuses on the core essentials of effective coalitions.She has agreed to share some brief thoughts and insights http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/community-anti-drug-coalition-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-4712631228771329568Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-07-24T09:16:32.631-07:00DARE To Be YouemploymentThe DARE To Be You program hires teens to work on a variety of youth programs. The program is currently seeking youth at least 15 years old who are positive role models, enjoy working with young children, work well on a team, and want an opportunity to learn about DARE To Be You programs. Paid training is offered and teens work with an adult in evening workshops. This job offers a great http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/dare-to-be-your-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-5258009246999409682Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:05:00 +00002009-07-23T14:26:03.274-07:00substance abusePediatricsmediaPCPsAn article in Pediatrics journal [2009 July;124(1): 144-50] reported that when primary care physicians (PCPs) are concerned about substance use in an adolescent patient, they typically recommend a return visit to their own office more than twice as often as they refer patients to counseling, and they rarely planned to engage parents. The study concluded that PCPS need enhanced training and http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/article-suggests-more-training-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-7217637899992218078Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:43:00 +00002009-07-22T11:50:11.346-07:00collaborationpreventionNestInformal meeting at The NEST Child Advocacy Center, Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00. Jonathan Judge, Program Manager of the Colorado Meth Project and Jade Thomas, Executive Director of the Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children will be in town and would like to meet with members of Montezuma County with a vested interest in drug and alcohol prevention efforts- primarily with children and younghttp://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/drug-and-alcohol-prevention-effort.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-5280847036088846419Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:35:00 +00002009-07-22T11:37:59.177-07:00workshopsDARE To Be YouThe Care to Wait program is for families and their 12-14 year old youth. Itis sponsored by the Colorado State University Extension Dare to be You program. This new series of 11 weekly workshops will be offered in September. The program is a great way for parents to encourage and support their teen through the difficult middle school years. Workshops are Fun and Free and monetary incentives are http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/dare-to-be-you-program-now-recruiting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-9123203581138839616Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:52:00 +00002009-07-17T10:08:05.355-07:00SW Mental HealtheducationTrainingNestClassesSouthwest Mental Health Center and the NEST Child Advocacy Center invite you to learn what it means to be a responsible broker of mental health services.TRAINING PRESENTED BY THE KEMPE CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECTSEPTEMBER 17, 20095-7pmMost of us know that abuse and exposure to violence cause trauma reactions in many children, and that effective (http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/quality-mental-health-for-all-kids-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-559496233776747672Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:37:00 +00002009-07-17T09:42:03.425-07:00employmentKSJDKSJD Dryland Community Radio is currently looking for a new Resource Development Director. For a job description and more information about KSJD and applying for the position, email development@ksjd.orghttp://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/ksjd-seeks-resource-development.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-671023735765165633Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:55:00 +00002009-07-15T10:42:40.373-07:00TrainingLeadership MontezumaThe Board for the Southwest Community Leadership Collaborative is looking forward to the 14th year of LEADERSHIP MONTEZUMA a 9-month "class" for adults in the greater Montezuma and Dolores County area who want to learn more about their community and/or contribute to their community as leaders in myriad ways. The class is typically comprised of about 20 participants who begin with a weekend http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/leadership-montezuma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-4122814234125440045Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:35:00 +00002009-07-13T12:38:26.197-07:00eventsseminarsThursday July 30th, 10am – NoonChildhaven Conference Room: 406 Airport DriveFarmington, New MexicoThis seminar is a basic survey of the diagnostic markers that most commonly affect children. Information laden! Based upon DSM IV criteria! Walk away with more confidence! and a solid foundation regarding the developmental course and prognosis for the disorders covered!Topics include: http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/seminar-common-psychological-problems.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-4857063465386236014Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:20:00 +00002009-07-13T11:27:12.478-07:00Youth Leadership CouncilSticker ShockUnder the guidance of the School Community Youth Coalition, the Youth Leadership Ccouncil has been working this summer developing a program designed to give youth a voice in the prevention process concerning alcohol and substance abuse. They are encouraged to take a leadership role as they work together on projects addressing alcohol and substance abuse. The Youth Leadership Council is now in http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/youth-leadership-council-presents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-3046060002178499611Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:04:00 +00002009-06-14T22:33:08.057-07:00Here at SCYC, we're trying to get all the cool publications we've put together up on our blog for you to see and use. We've just added all the Horizons newsletters to the blog. Check them out on the right hand sidebar. You can download the pdfs of the newsletters by clicking on the links.http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-publications-up-on-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-3500886890883366194Fri, 29 May 2009 18:38:00 +00002009-05-29T11:46:53.909-07:00Here's a slideshow of all nine Believe It Posters, streamed from Flickr. Enjoy! http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/believe-it-slideshow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-6035661214128122682Tue, 26 May 2009 17:15:00 +00002009-05-26T10:18:51.323-07:00Health CareA Community ConversationAbout Our Healthcare792,000 Coloradoans — 1 in 5 — have no health insuranceARE ALL AMERICANS ENTITLED TOHIGH QUALTITYHEALTHCARE?Join in a conversation to voice your opinions regarding the state of the healthcare system in Colorado.Anyone can attend; space is limited to the first 50 participants. Refreshments served. No registration requiredThursday, May 28th6:30—8:30 http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/community-conversation-about-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-597744796924419124Tue, 26 May 2009 17:07:00 +00002009-05-26T10:14:06.414-07:00HorizonsTeen MazeJoin the Horizons Radio team on Wednesday, May 26th at 8:30am on KSJD to learn about the 2009 Teen Maze program. Jen Adams interviewed volunteers on May 1st at the Teen Maze; she will incorporate these interviews during Horizons Radios Show with Missy Miller and Julia Hesse.http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/horizons-radio-show-wednesday-may-27th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-3380917995007062831Tue, 19 May 2009 20:14:00 +00002009-05-19T13:16:17.548-07:00http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/youth-summer-job-positions-with-scyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-7931372669802814804Mon, 18 May 2009 15:12:00 +00002009-05-18T08:13:15.847-07:00SCYCBelieve ItPositive Community NormsJeff LinkenbachPOSITIVE COMMUNITY NORMS PROGRAMThe School Community Youth Coalition members are invested in the youth of Montezuma and Dolores Counties. We are concerned about underage drinking and substance abuse among youth. We approach issues by looking at the environment youth are exposed to – including parental attitudes and behaviors around youth substance abuse. Our community data indicts that MOST http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/positive-community-norms-program-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-2638122166982439876Thu, 07 May 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-05-07T12:27:59.352-07:00Keep an eye out for the School Community Youth Coalition's final message, pictured above, in the "Believe It" campaign in your community in the upcoming weeks. Also stay tuned for a set of ads reinforcing the "Believe It" messages in the Cortez Journal. These ads will be run in the paper every day from May 12 through May 30 and will feature all nine "Believe It" messages.http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/scyc-believe-it-messages.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-4692570894515061873Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:40:00 +00002009-04-15T09:50:15.857-07:00Click here to download a pdf of the application.http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/04/middle-school-technology-skills-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-1686041122230408328Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:52:00 +00002009-05-18T17:01:37.573-07:00Fun Event Provides Accurate and Valuable Information to Local Youth While Encouraging Discussion Between Parents and Teens“I liked the event because I learned the truth in a fun way.” “It taught me a lot about life. It was a reality check.” These are some of the thoughts which teens shared after taking part in the TEEN MAZE in 2008.The TEEN MAZE is a life-size game board where teenagers are the http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/04/teen-maze.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-5285428465388090395Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:35:00 +00002009-04-10T19:39:09.753-07:00NewsChild AbuseNestMany of our area agencies recognize that healthy childhood experiences are not just good for children, but good for their communities as well. It’s simple really. The actions we take to promote healthy child development are the very actions that help to prevent child abuse and neglect. And healthy child development starts a chain of events that follow a child into adulthood. It leads to a more http://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-is-child-abuse-prevention-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-7205773830698981066Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:13:00 +00002009-04-10T19:40:31.564-07:00SCYCBelieve ItPositive Community NormsJeff LinkenbachThe School Community Youth Coalition is releasing the last three of its nine "Believe It" campaign posters during the next two months. You can see message seven, which we just released, and message six, which we just concluded, posted at the top of this blog entry. Look for the top poster, which helps parents focus on the fact that most of them never provide alcohol to youth, around town in thehttp://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/04/more-believe-it-posters-released.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740399314097398338.post-7765476267487233423Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:41:00 +00002009-03-18T06:45:32.457-07:00Youth Leadership Training: Thinking Like a Project(skills to create and implement a youth directed project)9am-2:45pm, Monday March 23rd.San Juan Basin Tech College, Rm 208 (enter Main College Entrance) Hosted by the School Community Youth CoalitionFaciliated by KateGrace MacElveen, Ph.D.Contact missy@scycinc.org for more informationhttp://scycnews.blogspot.com/2009/03/thinking-like-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SCYC)