Support Youth Collaborative's Mission

 Project X is an integrative program  providing services to youth ages 13 20 (18-20 for juvenile justice  involved youth only) who are at  high-risk of gang involvement. After  conducting an assessment youth  receive services to improve problem  behaviors in interpersonal skills  classes through coaching from their  outreach coordinator. Participants  also work toward educational and  employment goals as well as  involvement in pro-social activities.  Services provided will target  individual needs using the  Comprehensive Gang Model. 

 Youth ages 13 through 17 who are  gang involved or considered high  risk of gang involvement may be  referred by Juvenile Justice, Law  Enforcement, Schools, Mental  Health, and parents. Those ages 18  to 20 may be referred by Juvenile  Justice only. Services are free.  

   Each participant will have their own  case plan based on their risks and  needs. 

Services will include:  

 1. One on one mentoring and  support from Street Outreach  Worker and Multidisciplinary Team. 

 2. Connections to educational  services.  

3. Assistance with obtaining and  maintaining employment.  

4. Interpersonal skills  development sessions. 

5. Participation in prosocial  activities. 

  Our Street Outreach Team works in the  community providing support to our  participants. We work with youth to  identify goals and create an individualized  plan. Throughout the participant’s stay in  the program the Outreach Worker will  coach and mentor the youth as well as  respond to crisis situations and gang  violence. Our team also provides support  needed for families in distress. We act as a  liaison between youth and partnering  agencies to ensure they meet their goals  successfully.  

 Our Multdisciplinary Team is a group of  professionals that meets to discuss  intervention and case planning needs. The  team includes members of various  members of agencies that are involved in  providing services for our participants.  Having a MDT allows us to exchange  information in a timely manner to assist  youth with successfully meeting their  goals. Local agencies include school social workers, mental health professionals, guidance counselors, court counselors, community partners, and more.

Interpersonal Skills Classes provided to youth attending Project X are evidence based. The curriculum provided is a 16 week course that combines Botvin Life Skills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2.0 Curriculum. Participants meet in small groups a week for 16 week to practice various life skills. Additionally, all staff are certified to provide trauma informed care while facilitating classes which provides an extra level of care to youth served.