Nov 7, 2022 | Substance Abuse, Youth To Youth
Appalachian Youth to Youth, a teen empowerment and leadership program rooted in substance use prevention, has launched four middle school groups in Mitchell and Yancey counties this fall. The program seeks to develop the passions and strengths of young people while...
Feb 10, 2022 | Healthy Lifestyles, Substance Abuse, Youth To Youth
PATH is seeking a full-time Healthy Lifestyles Program Coordinator, a full-time Youth Program Specialist, and a part-time Program and Administrative Assistant to join our team. To learn more about these exciting opportunities and how to apply, click below: Healthy...
Feb 3, 2020 | Substance Abuse, Youth To Youth
Since November of 2017, Youth to Youth groups at Mitchell and Yancey county middle schools have been hard at work developing leadership skills and creating positive change in our community. This school year, Appalachian Youth to Youth groups have been busy expanding...
May 28, 2019 | Youth To Youth
Dr. Miguel Cruz has been an integral part of Appalachian Youth to Youth since the beginning — volunteering weekly at Cane River Middle School for the past two years. When interviewed about his involvement in the program, Dr. Cruz shared the following: “I became...
Dec 11, 2018 | Substance Abuse, Youth To Youth
Western North Carolina teens are faced with the reality that drugs are prevalent, easily attainable and unfortunately being used by many of their peers. For some teens, drugs are an attempt at coping with the issues they face on a day to day basis. On the...
Sep 19, 2018 | Youth To Youth
In July, seven Appalachian Youth to Youth members attended the Southern States Conference in Charlotte, hosted by Youth to Youth International. There, these seven youth built their knowledge and skills around substance use prevention. In addition, they met with youth...
