Durham County Government is excited to announce the formation of the Advisory Board for Durham County’s new Resources for Youth Success & Empowerment (RYSE) Assessment Center and invites residents to apply. The RYSE Advisory Board will be instrumental in guiding the development and implementation of the RYSE Assessment Center services, including the Youth Diversion Program. Individuals interested in ensuring the effectiveness and success of the RYSE Assessment Center are encouraged to apply to serve on the board.
The RYSE Assessment Center, located at 2432 Broad St., provides a non-threatening, inclusive atmosphere for parents who are simply looking for information for their youth who are exhibiting social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The RYSE Assessment Center is a community-focused program that connects youth and their families to a plethora of resources in Durham County. Youth ages 10-17 and their families will have an opportunity to work with a case manager to create a plan that aids their growth and meets their needs. The Assessment Center also includes a 90-to-120-day diversion program that connects at-risk youth to needed resources to reduce their contact with the criminal legal system. Both programs at the center are voluntary and cost-free. The center is not a service provider, but a resource hub for Durham residents to collaborate with Durham programs and organizations.
The RYSE Advisory Board will consist of community stakeholders with knowledge and experience in youth services. The board will provide oversight and strategic guidance to the RYSE Assessment Center and its Youth Diversion Program, meeting quarterly to evaluate and discuss the center's goals, purpose, and implementation of services.
Durham County is seeking young people aged 14 -17 for Youth Member At-Large positions to bring valuable generational insights to the board. Interested youth can apply at https://lnkd.in/epHxhgEK.
Additionally, residents aged 18 and over who are parents or caregivers of children who have used services such as mental health, juvenile justice, or community-based programs, or who are former users of these services, are encouraged to apply for a Community Member At-Large position. This role will leverage individual’s specialized knowledge and experience to enhance the RYSE Assessment Center. Those interested in applying for a Community Member At-Large position can apply at https://lnkd.in/ekd5Jtcc.
Applications for both the Youth Member At-Large and Community Member At-Large positions will be accepted through Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 5 p.m.
For more information about the RYSE Assessment Center Advisory Board or RYSE Assessment Center, please contact RYSE@dconc.gov.
Read more about the RYSE Assessment Center Advisory Board here: https://lnkd.in/e78yWHf4