Last night was a blast as Johnny Lee Phu, OFSN's *NEW* Lane County Youth Coordinator, materialized at the Movies 12 in Eugene / Springfield for the latest Family Fun Night activity in August. 

"This is GREAT.  So many youth and their families celebrating a night together.  Over 80 came and enjoyed free admission to a movie of their choice."

Please join me in offering Johnny a WARM WELCOME TO OFSN ! ! !

Laura Rose

 

STATEWIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS

OFSN is SO MUCH about YOUTH!!! 

We have several youth who attended the youth track at the National Federation of Families 2007 Annual Conference in Washington DC this past December. 

Photos and updates to come!

METRO YOUTH

PEER PRESENTER IN THE NEWS:

Ezra Farish gave a peer presentation on May 8th, National Children's Mental Health Day, and was recently featured in a segment by OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) television and the Multnomah ESD newsletter:  http://www.mesd.k12.or.us/pa/Interaction5-16-08.pdf

"The presentation was a powerful vehicle to provide information to children about mental health while breaking down barriers to reduce stigma.  I hope we can continue to conduct outreach to children at school so they can become catalysts to change and provide a supportive environment for their peers."

- Naomi Bledsoe, Wraparound Oregon

Lane County Youth Programs

Youth ages eleven through eighteen years old that struggle with mental, emotional and/or behavioral challenges or have a family member or friend that does are invited to participate in our free youth programs.   Youth learn about their own mental health and behavioral challenges and how to adapt to the barriers they encounter through a peer-to-peer program model.  The Youth Leadership Committee plans a variety of support and recreational activities throughout the year. 

CHECK OUT OUR MYSPACE PAGE AT    http://www.myspace.com/ofsn

Contact the Lane County Youth Coordinator, at (541) 342-2876 or email ofsn@ofsn.org for more information or to be added to our youth mailing list.

  

Youth Peer Support Group

Attend our monthly youth support group  meeting to meet other teens who face similar challenges.

· Give and receive support

· Gain new social skills

· Gain leadership skills

· Play group games

· Art and crafts

· Participate in a variety of recreational activities

· Attend special events and family fun nights

· Hang-out and have fun!

Youth Leadership Committee

Our Youth Leadership Committee meets bi-monthly for invited youth ages fourteen through twenty-four.   This group is youth guided, directed and driven in partnership with OFSN staff, family members and community supporters.

Mission:  Youth working in cooperation with adults to improve mental health services, reduce stigma, support each other and better our community in a safe and welcoming environment. 

· Plan and organize the youth group activities

· Meet with public officials

· Participate on policy and consumer boards, committees and/or councils

· Attend conferences

· Present at conferences

· Complete fundraising activities

· Advocate for themselves and others

· Gain leadership, social, organizational and work skills

Leadership members are dedicated to their mission and seek out opportunities to share their work with other community and youth groups through project partnerships, presentations, committee/council member representation and volunteering their time on service projects. 

 

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Contact the Lane County Youth Coordinator at (541) 342-2876

or ofsn@ofsn.org for more information or to be added to our youth mailing list.