Reconnecting Youth Summer Institute
Reconnecting Youth is a semester long class for students
who are at-risk for several problematic behaviors including dropping
out, substance abuse, and suicide. Designed as a skill building
support group, sometimes called a personal growth class, the class
needs to be small (no more than 12 students per group) and facilitated
by a caring staff person. The staff person also needs to be trained
in the Reconnecting Youth model. Results include:
- Significant increases in GPA and attendance
- A 60% decrease in hard drug use
- Stronger self-confidence
- Decreases in acts of aggression and suicide
- Decreased stress, depression, and anger
- More positive, connected relationships with teachers,
friends, and family than students in the control group
SAMHSA Fact Sheet with
more information about Reconnecting Youth: Word | PDF
June 27 - 30, 2006
Mt. Arrarat High School, Topsham Maine
The
cost for this training is $400.00 for in-state participants (part
of the cost is paid by the Office of Substance Abuse) and $800.00
for out of state participants. The cost covers continental
breakfast, lunch, snacks and a certified RY trainer. A non-refundable
$100.00 deposit made payable to Treasurer—State of Maine must
be included with the application materials. The remaining portion
of the cost is due on or before June 27th. First preference will be given to in-state applicants
but every effort will be made to accomodate out-of state applicants.
All
registration materials and checks should be mailed to:
Carla McPherson
Office of Substance Abuse
AMHI, Marquardt, 3rd Fl
#11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
Application Package Word | PDF
Questions: Contact Carla McPherson
Carla.McPherson@maine.gov
(207) 287-2596
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view them. Printouts of these documents are also available upon request.
