Resources for Youth
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The Safe Communities Task Force is dedicated to serving you- youth. You are our clients. We exist to educate, empower, and walk with you wherever you may be heading.
Below are some resources to help you get involved with our programs and learn more about the community you live in. It's important to know there's a lot of resources and places you can turn. We want to help young people reach their full potential. Click on the categories below to see websites and documents that may help. |
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Websites
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Teen Talk: Clark County Teen Talk offers non-judgmental peer to peer support for any whatever is on your mind. Visit their website for more info or call 360-397-CHAT. Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9, Friday 4-7.
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Boys & Girls Clubs: Offering two teen Clubs where you'll find an exciting mix of sports, art activities, homework help, tutoring, or go to surf the Web, play video games, watch movies, or just chill out with friends.
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Dream Big Community Center: In-school programs designed to help young people discover, pursue and achieve their dreams through goal-setting and mentorship.
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Volunteer Connections: Volunteering is a great way to have fun, feel good about yourself, and even build your resume. Find volunteer opportunities across Clark County and sign up online at Volunteer Connections.
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Hands on Portland: Find volunteer opportunities across the Portland Metro area and sign up online at Hands on Portland.
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Vancouver P.A.L.: Serving Vancouver youth with both athletic and academic programs including boxing, an annual summer football camp, basketball, after school programs, fishing, environmental education programs, literacy and more.
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211info: There’s no manual for dealing with life’s problems. That's why the nonprofit 211info provides community services KNOWLEDGE. Anyone can simply dial 211 on their phone for a live, free, confidential call. And by visiting 211info.org – you get access to the most comprehensive, trusted community services information in the region.
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Prevent Coalition: A substance abuse prevention coalition working for a healthy, thriving and drug-free Clark County. Includes several resources for youth. A Thin Line: A program by MTV to stop cyber-bullying. Find resources, get help now, support your friends and take steps to secure your digital domain. |
Resource Guides
Clark County Resource Guides: Although created by the Council for the Homeless, these resource guides contain information about many services beyond the issue of homelessness. In addition to housing resources, you will find resources related to alcohol & drugs, childcare and parenting, clothing and food, counseling, employment assistance, legal assistance, utilities assistance, health care and more.
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