Center for Youth and Community Development

Center for Youth and Community Development - la Comunidad Coalition

233 West High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Eligibility

Hispanic community member/supporter interested in substance abuse prevention and positive youth development for Spanish and LatinX youth

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

(717) 338-0300

Voice

https://www.cfygettysburg.com/

[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Application process

None

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

Adams, PA

Description

Develops the positive potential of youth within safe, supportive families and communities with a specific focus on Spanish and LatinX communities.

What's Here

Hispanic/Latino Community Youth Enrichment Programs Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention Cultural Heritage Groups

Providing organization

Center for Youth and Community Development

Serves as the home of Collaborating for Youth (CFY), the CFY Youth Coalition, la Comunidad, and the Coalition for Overdose Awareness & Recovery (COAR). Facilitates Youth Coalition meetings in each of the county high schools and a county-wide meeting each month. Runs after-school programs in Bermudian Springs Elementary, Dover Elementary/North Salem, Franklin Township Elementary, James Gettys Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, St. Francis Xavier School, Alloway Creek Elementary, Fairfield Elementary, Conewago Valley Intermediate School, Upper Adams Intermediate School, Biglerville Elementary, Conewago Township Elementary, and New Oxford Elementary. Offers a Strengthening Families Program in English and Spanish. Provides prevention education, substance-free events, naloxone, Medicine Take Backs, lock boxes, and referrals to treatment and other assistance.