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SERVING YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE MID COLUMBIA AREA
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Our Mission
The mission of the Youth Empowerment Shelter (YES) is to provide youth in crisis a place of physical and emotional safety while assisting them to build positive relationships and develop their individual potentials.
October is NATIONAL ADD/ADHD AWARENESS Month.
In October, National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month presents opportunities to eliminate the myths and share the facts about Attention deficit disorder and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. While most children with either ADD or ADHD first present with symptoms between the ages of 3 and 7 years, many go undiagnosed. Others are misdiagnosed. Both children and adults have ADHD. While approximately 5% of the population may have the disorder (more according to the CDC), males are more likely to be diagnosed than females. Different sources (CDC, add.org, addrc.org) list varying causes of ADHD. Some list brain injury and exposure to environmental causes. Other sources dispute these causes. However, all agree to a genetic component. Most with an ADD or ADHD diagnosis receive treatment with a combination of therapy and medication. Some may require medication throughout their life. However, depending on severity, others may be able to manage symptoms in adulthood without medication. Resources are available. The CHADD.org provides guides and access to information. The Youth Empowerment Shelter is an advocate for youth and we want to share with the community valuable information that could prevent a severe crisis in a young person’s life. Darkness to Light is an organization that brings awareness and guidelines for safe practices to deal with this very sensitive issue. By clicking on this link www.D2L.org you can download a free prevention toolkit for your personal use or to share with family or colleagues. Also, we have two certified facilitators available on staff to present Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children training for your group or organization. If you want to book a training or need more information, please contact Fred Blakely, 541 705-4777.
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WELCOME!
514 E. 9th Street, The Dalles, OR If you are under 18 years old and have a need of shelter, or know someone who does, give us a call at
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. . . we couldn't do it without you!!
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