SCV Youth Project, Inc.
20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
800-920-9688
Help Not Hassle
SCV Youth Project's mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where teens and families are strengthened, empowered and equipped with the tools they need to live successful and fulfilling lives.
We change lives of youth, parents, and families. We are easily accessible to all through: - Crisis Intervention - Peer Mentoring - Parent Support - Group Counseling
It's OK to ask for help…. We will be there.
SAVE THE DATE!
NOVEMBER 1ST, 2008
TPC at VALENCIA
$125 BUY IN
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE... INFORMATION TO COME
Q: about 2 months ago a good friend of my boyfriends committed suicide. The parents of the boy are not coping too well but my boyfriend is trying to cope with it, but he is finding it hard. He cannot sleep, concentrate on some of his school work, but when i see him he seems fine, he says it is because when i am around he is happy. What should i do to help him? What can i say to help him through this time??
- Anonymous
A: First, your boyfriend is lucky that you are so caring and so interested in his well being, and it appears that he notices that in you ... so trust your instinct. Allowing someone to grieve is tricky, despite what your intentions are, the person who are trying to support needs room to think it all through. They need to identify what they need help with and then feel safe asking for it. Your role as a friend, partner is to be a good listener, give him space and support and allow him time to feel what he feels. Do not put pressure on yourself to "do or say the right thing" - say what is in your heart and be patient.
We all know the college comes with a lot of choices and options. Here at the SCVYP we want to offer you our help by providing some of the information you'll need to get a jump-start on college.
If you go to a party or just have too much to drink and need a safe ride home, call 259-6330. That's the number for the Santa Claritas Valley Safe Rides. They offer a free and confidential ride home. Call us for more info.
If you would like to speak with someone now, please call
800-920-9688,
661-257-9688 or 800-843-5200