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Alternatives for Youth

Alternatives for Youth

Northglenn, CO 80234
Tax ID84-1012293

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About this organization

Revenue

$557,121

Expenses

$565,254

Mission

THE MISSION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR YOUTH IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO YOUTH STRUGGLING WITH ALCOHOL, SUBSTANCE USE, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES. WE DELIVER THESE SERVICES WITH COMPASSION THROUGH A MULTI-SYSTEMIC TREATMENT APPROACH WITH THE END GOAL OF PROVIDING HOPE, SOLUTIONS, AND A POSITIVE PATHWAY TOWARDS HEALING FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH HARM REDUCTION PRACTICES AND A COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, THE AGENCY STRIVES TO PROMOTE IMPROVED FAMILY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND YOUTH AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND TOOLS FOR STRESS, ANGER MANAGEMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. WE AIM TO EMPOWER YOUTH WITH CONFIDENCE, SELF ESTEEM AND TOOLS IN ORDER TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES IN LIFE SCHOOL AND HOME THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACTS. OUR PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND HELP YOUTH WITH POSITIVE GOALS LIKE STAYING IN SCHOOL UNTIL GRADUATION AND REMAINING IN THE FAMILY HOME.

About

EARLY INTERVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH AND FAMILIES COPE WITH EARLY DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. OFTEN, THESE MATTERS ARE CO-OCCURRING AND OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR EXAMINING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES THAT MAY BE DRIVING YOUTH TO SUCH BEHAVIORS. THROUGH A POWERFUL COMBINATION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOEDUCATION COUPLED WITH PRO-SOCIAL STRUCTURES, OUR PROGRAM SERVED 8,845 YOUTH AND PARENTS IN 2018.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of alternatives for youth is to provide effective and efficient prevention and early intervention services to youth struggling with alcohol, substance use, and behavioral health issues. we deliver these services with compassion through a multi-systemic treatment approach with the end goal of providing hope, solutions, and a positive pathway towards healing for youth and their families. through harm reduction practices and a commitment to trauma informed care, the agency strives to promote improved family communication between parents and youth and to provide guidance and tools for stress, anger management and conflict resolution. we aim to empower youth with confidence, self esteem and tools in order to make positive choices in life school and home that lead to positive community impacts. our programs encourage social, cultural and self-development and help youth with positive goals like staying in school until graduation and remaining in the family home.”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The mission of alternatives for youth is to provide effective and efficient prevention and early intervention services to youth struggling with alcohol, substance use, and behavioral health issues. we deliver these services with compassion through a multi-systemic treatment approach with the end goal of providing hope, solutions, and a positive pathway towards healing for youth and their families. through harm reduction practices and a commitment to trauma informed care, the agency strives to promote improved family communication between parents and youth and to provide guidance and tools for stress, anger management and conflict resolution. we aim to empower youth with confidence, self esteem and tools in order to make positive choices in life school and home that lead to positive community impacts. our programs encourage social, cultural and self-development and help youth with positive goals like staying in school until graduation and remaining in the family home.”.

  • According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CO.
  • The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 11172 Huron Street 22, Northglenn, CO, 802343340.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 20 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$8,133.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1978.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $467,569 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $25,488 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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