Mentoring Program offered at Safe Yakima Valley
Eligibility
Youth ages 10-17 in Yakima County; must not be diagnosed with severe psychosis, abusing drugs or alcohol, a threat to self or others, or have violent tendencies.
Hours
9am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
(509) 248-2021
Voice
Application process
Call or visit website.
Fees
None.
Service area
Yakima, WA
Other Information
Age Group
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Youth (under 13)
Languages
- Spanish
Payment Options
- Free
Matches responsible and caring mentors with elevated-risk mentees/youth ages 10-17 in Yakima County. Provides youth with mentors who can provide support, guidance, and opportunities to help youth meet their goals and succeed in life. Mentors volunteer 4 hours per month to work with their mentees for 9 months. Safe Yakima Valley completes thorough background checks on adult mentors. Kids who work with mentors are more likely to perform well in school, graduate, and go on to attend college and have successful, healthy lives.
Data provided by
Washington 211
What's Here
Providing organization
Safe Yakima Valley
Safe Yakima is a resource for youth substance use prevention. SYV also has a youth mentoring program serves elevated-risk youth ages 10-17 in Yakima County.