On TheRise is an after-school program for youth between the ages of 10 and 15 who have poor school attendance and may be prone to dropping out of school. In a country setting, this is an opportunity for at-risk youth to care for small farm animals and perform various farm-centered chores. These and other self-care and self-discovery activities are intended to promote responsibility, compassion, work ethic, and positive self-image. The program's ultimate goals are to establish positive life long employability, life and social skills. Meals, snacks and tutoring are also provided.

Provides treatment services for severely emotionally disturbed youth. Services include: children's community support services (case management), partial hospitalization, outreach therapy services, treatment foster care, and intensive outpatient individual, family, and group counseling for youth and adolescents.

TRI offers volunteer training and opportunities for anyone interested in working with children and adults with disabilities, veterans and youth-at-risk. As well as landscaping, maintenance & administrative work.

Project Jericho provides high quality visual and performing art experiences to youth and families across Clark County, OH. Through intentional and relevant arts programming, Project Jericho works to strengthen families and affirm positive youth development. Project Jericho programming is designed to utilize the visual and performing arts to increase self-esteem and Hope thinking, as well as improve emotion regulation and communication skills in participants. Project Jericho was created in 1999 as a program of Clark State College that is supported through funding from Clark County Department of Job and Family Services, Clark County Juvenile Court, Ohio Arts Council, The Turner Foundation, Community Health Foundation, and private contributions.

On Purpose Academy and Mentoring Center serves Preschoolers ages 2 1/2 to 4 year old with a researched based curriculum preparing them for Kindergarden. Our afterschool programs serves students and their parents with mentoring, training, life skills and community service in order for them to be successful in life.

Provides opportunities for community engagement with a safe place for school-aged children to play and have fun

The Teen Advisory Council consists of Knox County youth, grades 9 - 12, who actively work to end teen dating violence, as well as the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and substance use among peers. TAC members are ambassadors of healthy, safe, equal, and non-violent relationships among their peers and in the community. TAC focuses on preventing unhealthy behaviors among Knox County youth before they begin. TAC students representing all Knox County schools plan and implement prevention projects intended to create change centered on individuals and the larger community. Prevention work is a project of the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT) and DELTA IMPACT of New Directions. Members receive leadership training, gain knowledge of critical issues impacting teens, and learn about the Knox County Community.

TRI’s HAY program serves AT – RISK youth from 7 years old – 18 years old. This program is developed for those students who have anger issues, low confidence and self-esteem, or other emotional challenges.

Intensive In-Home Services (IIHS) is a behavioral health service designed to meet the needs of youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges and who are at risk of out-of-home placement or who are returning home from placement.

If you need help, and you can’t come to Huck House, Huck House can come to you. We make an effort to be available in schools, at community centers and shopping centers, on playgrounds, and other places you hang out. Our goal is to connect with you and let you know about the support that’s available in the community to help you with your housing, education, employment, and other needs. We also help you discover your own resources, and we work on removing barriers that stand in the way of reaching your goals and taking charge of your life. And we do it on your turf and your terms. What you can expect from the Youth Outreach Program: - Someone who is non-judgmental to talk to about the issues you’re facing - Advice for building life skills and dealing with problems - Connections to useful community resources that can help you become more self sufficient - An ally to help with finding a job, getting your diploma, or securing an apartment - Help with transportation to reach your goals - Help obtaining documents like an ID or birth certificate - Food, health, and hygiene items - Invitations to fun community and school events and workshops that can help you build useful skills.

Provides an advocate for at-risk youth and their families. Provide early intervention services to encourage at-risk youth to remain or re-enroll in school.

Provides evidence-based activities and education on drug, alcohol and substance abuse, prevention and recovery. In group or classroom sessions, participants will: - Learn effective methods to avoid and abstain from drugs, alcohol and other harmful behaviors - Increase communication and bonding with parents - Learn how to keep the lines of communication open with parents during stressful situations - Develop a healthy self-image and self-esteem - Learn positive social skills for home, school and in the community - Parents will learn how to set limits and administer appropriate consequences - Discover the relationship between responsibility and independence - Youth learn to identify their skills and personal strengths - Youth learn to make positive friends and productively manage time - Identify other community services available for resolving family and personal issues.

ARC provides services to prevent or limit a youth’s involvement with the juvenile justice system by providing appropriate interventions and coordination of community resources and supports. - ARC will serve Licking County youth up to the age of 18, and their families. - Youth and families may come to the ARC to seek assistance at 65 W. Church Street in Newark - ARC staff will assess the youth, speak to family members and other stakeholders. - ARC staff will perform necessary screens, conduct brief interventions, and connect the family with appropriate community resources.

Operates a confidential hotline and online services (live chat, emails, forum) that provides support and empowerment to youth and families to develop a plan of action to improve their situation. Also provides information and referrals to resources for youth and families to access a myriad of services, such as counseling, shelter, alcohol/drug treatment and child protective services.

Provides evidence-based activities and education on drug, alcohol and substance abuse, prevention and recovery. In group or classroom sessions, participants will: - Learn effective methods to avoid and abstain from drugs, alcohol and other harmful behaviors - Increase communication and bonding with parents - Learn how to keep the lines of communication open with parents during stressful situations - Develop a healthy self-image and self-esteem - Learn positive social skills for home, school and in the community - Parents will learn how to set limits and administer appropriate consequences - Discover the relationship between responsibility and independence - Youth learn to identify their skills and personal strengths - Youth learn to make positive friends and productively manage time - Identify other community services available for resolving family and personal issues.

Assist youth ages ten and under who have been referred to Court for allegedly being unruly or having committed serious felony offenses. This program provides services ranging from counseling, anger management, specialized diagnostic assessments, neglect issues, sex offenses and use of illicit substances. In addition the program offers the necessary services to the youth and their family to address and identify these concerns. Youth without charges can also be served by the 10 & Under program. Youth as young as six can be handled through the 10 & Under program. 10 & Under referrals can be made at anytime the center is open 24/7. For scheduled screenings with the Care Coordination Team can be made for Tuesdays and Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.