San Diego American Indian Health/Youth Center - An Urban Indian Youth Center, Providing Services and Activities for Youth Between the Ages of 9-22 -
	Apple Computer Lab Youth Media Project Physical Fitness: Sports, Gung Fu, Walks, Calisthenics Homework Help Cultural Arts and Crafts Nutrition Education Field Trips Community Service American Indian Storytelling Talking Circles & Discussion Open Now! The Youth Center is open Monday through Friday from 2:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (During the School Year) and from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. (During Summer Break). If interested please fill out and submit an on-line interest form. You may also contact Christopher Scott, Youth & Family Services Coordinator at (619) 234-2158 x111 to learn more about programs available or Daniel Domaguin, MSW, Youth Center Therapist at (619) 531-1938 to schedule an intake appointment. Click here for Youth Center On-line Interest Form

Mission Statement
To guide Native American youth and other community youth, towards their full potential as healthy, well-rounded young adults through the use of cultural, traditional, and non-Western modes of healing.

Vision
A community of well adjusted youth who have reached their full potential as healthy young adults, who continue to strive for community and personal growth.

Program Goal
To provide a safe and positive atmosphere for urban Native American youth in our community.

Philosophy
To provide a safe place where Native American youth can learn more about the development of a healthy cultural self-identity.

Where: School Achievement is Valued
Youth members have access to a brand new Apple Computer lab
Youth members have access to tutors who assist with homework

Where: Recovery and Healing Take Place
A sense of community and civic responsibility is encouraged
Friendships are fostered among youth from different backgrounds and cultures

Where: A Culturally Relevant and Healthy World View is Encouraged
The development of a healthy, cultural identity is encouraged with respect for culture and tradition
Contact with elders in the community is encouraged
Spiritually and culturally focused activities are available
A sense of community and civic responsibility is encouraged

Where: Prevention Education is Available in the Following Areas
Healthy communication and self esteem
Drug and alcohol prevention
Sexually transmitted infection and disease prevention
Teenage pregnancy prevention
Obesity and diabetes prevention
Health and wellness promotion

Rules and Requirements

Youth Center membership is only available to youth who schedule an official intake

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