JV Leadership Academy
JV Leadership Academy
Service Area
Jurupa Valley
Who We Serve
Community Members
What we Provide
Development and empowerment of leaders in the community
The mission of the Jurupa Valley Leadership Academy is to develop and empower leaders within the community to advocate and link community members to resources available within the city. Leaders gain knowledge of community resources from reputable agencies and health providers. In July 2020 the 2nd cohort of leaders, consisting of 22 community members, celebrated their graduation from the academy with a drive-thru event. The leaders received special recognition from Reach Out, the Cityof Jurupa Valley, the Office of Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, and the Office of Representative Mark Takano. The leaders continued their involvement with Reach Out and the Jurupa Valley community through stipend work disseminating Opioid Use Disorder, Medication Assisted Treatment and Listos educational materials. They continue to demonstrate the skills they learned in the academy to become key connectors in their communities.
Join the Jurupa Valley Leadership Academy by participating in a free 10-week program. During the 10 weeks you will learn communication skills and obtain Different information and resources to become an advocate in your community. This program is open to all Jurupa Valley residents interested in becoming leaders and participating in the outreach work of Reach Out. You will obtain information and resources available in your community by attending the monthly action team meetings.
Topics covered include:
- Advocacy
- Capacity Building
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competency
- Immigration
- Resource Navigation
- Safety in the Community
- Self-Care
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Latino Health Collaborative
Latino Health Collaborative
Service Area
Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Latino Community Members
What we Provide
Health resources for Latino communities
Reach Out engages the diverse Latino population of Riverside and San Bernardino counties through the Latino Health Collaborative (LHC). They address issues such as language, cultural competency, implicit bias, and other barriers. The mission of LHC is to break the barriers to health access and excellent quality of life for all Latinos in the Inland Empire. This is accomplished through:
- Building cultural competence among healthcare providers in our Inland Empire region by providing them with the means to decrease social and cultural barriers and improve communication in clinical settings.
- Increasing Latino participation in Healthy City initiatives by providing cities with a toolkit for effectively engaging Latino individuals and groups.
- Access to healthcare career resources among Latinos by partnering with Inland Health Professions Consortium (IHPC) AND Nexus groups.
Youth Court
Youth Court
Service Area
Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Youth
What we Provide
Restorative Justice
Our Partners for Innovative Communities (PIC) Collaborative helped guide the return of Youth Court to San Bernardino County in 2021. This restorative justice program helps offenders avoid school suspensions and involvement in the juvenile justice system by participating in a simulated court with a jury composed of youth and an adult judge.
The first hearing took place in June 2021 with a case referred by the San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation Department. Ann Marie Pierce, District Attorney for the Central Juvenile Unit, presided as judge.
The goal of this program is to instill accountability in youth without affecting their record. Another benefit is that after completing the program, many of the youth participants profess an interest in pursuing careers in the criminal justice system.
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Youth Grantmakers
Youth Grantmakers
Service Area
Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Youth
What we Provide
Awareness about philanthropy in the community
Youth Grantmakers (YGM) develops knowledge and awareness about the importance of philanthropy in our communities. Participants are high school students who express an interest in leadership. In 2021, three graduates were awarded grants for activities and causes ranging from focusing on at-risk youth, scholarships for DACA students, and using creative writing to help those recovering from mental health issues.This year the program was also recognized by California State Assemblywomen Sabrina Cervantes of District 60, which serves western Riverside County.
Interested in this program?
Substance Use Prevention
Substance Use Prevention
Service Area
San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Community Members, Teachers, Parents
What we Provide
Substance use prevention
The policy and prevention team conducted additional virtual town halls in 2021 focused on substance use prevention. Reach Out joined partnered stakeholders across multiple counties to expand efforts. The town halls were a platform to deliver direct education, promote intentional discussions through breakout activities, and bridge gaps with community partners and residents.
In January 2021, Melissa Grisi, LCSW, CAADC, EMDR Certified Therapist (also a trauma-informed yoga teacher and clay artist) presented “Stages of Change,” a trauma-informed approach to substance use treatment and recovery. In March 2021, Reach Out was part of a program entitled Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Facilitators included Belinda Ordaz, Project Coordinator, and Gloria Andino, Prevention Coordinator, both from the National Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Their presentation focused on shattering the myths around alcohol and other drugs.
Coalitions
Community Coalitions
Fontana Community Coalition
Service Area
Fontana
Who We Serve
Potential Partners and Community Members
The Fontana Community Coalition (FCC) is a passionate, dedicated and attentive grassroots community partnership that promotes positive direction and opportunity for youth recognition, celebration of Fontana’s cultural diversity, policy and collaborative solutions that respond to the specific needs of the community. FCC strives to bring community members and organizations together by utilizing media, policy, ordinances, community organization, and capacity building to reduce and prevent substance abuse.
The Drug-Free Communities Coalition strives to bring community members and organizations together by using media, policy, ordinances, community organizations, and capacity building to prevent and reduce substance use by young people.
When:
Every odd month on the 3rd Wednesday at 12-1pm
Info & Registration:
Larenn@we-reachout.org
Partners for Innovative Communities Coalition
Service Area
Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Fontana
Who We Serve
Potential Partners and Community Members
The mission of Partners for Innovative Communities is to empower communities by increasing their capacity to create healthy and safe environments through policy design, partnerships, and collaborations. Current members include law enforcement, elected officials, youth organizations, faith-based organizations, business owners, community providers, youth, parents, school officials, community stakeholders, advisors, health care providers, health care professionals, colleges, universities and other community coalition members.
When:
Every even month on the 4th Thursday, 12-1pm
Info & Registration:
Aruran@we-reachout.org
(951) 542-1426
Morongo Basin Community Coalition
Service Area
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Landers, Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, Wonder Valley
Who We Serve
Potential Partners and Community Members
The Morongo Basin Community Coalition (MBCC) is a community group focused on reducing substance misuse in the Morongo Basin. This coalition is designed to assist the community in building partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and facilitating community discussion to create a safer and healthier Morongo Basin.
When:
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 3-4:30pm
Info & Registration:
Karmolette@we-reachout.org
(951) 554-1187