OCAPICA has a long-standing partnership with Anaheim Unified High School District. Because of that, many of our Youth programs serve AUHSD junior high and high school students through programming efforts where they become active leaders in their communities, improve their wellness, and mentor them on the journey towards higher education and their future careers. If you are interested in OCAPICA youth programming for your school and/or district, please reach out to [email protected]
ROOTED
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ROOTED empowers high school students across Anaheim Union High School District to become active leaders in their communities and future careers. This Fellowship focuses on leadership through the lens of social justice, civic engagement, career development, and wellness. ROOTED provides various opportunities, such as:
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By completing this Fellowship, ROOTED participants, known as ROOTED Fellows, can earn 2 certificates signed by national and state public officials and qualify for future leadership and internship opportunities through OCAPICA as ROOTED Alumni/graduates.
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LUNA
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LUNA is a suicide prevention program developing mental health awareness and resource navigation for junior and high school students, with a focus on Latinx/Hispanic youth. Youth LUNA Leaders serve as peer mentors for school-based & community-based suicide prevention messaging and programming. LUNA programming includes:
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Funding is provided from the California Department of Public Health (AB 178), partnering with Sierra Health Foundation as part of a statewide implementation of a Youth Suicide Prevention and Media Outreach Campaign.
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