Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)

A peer program designed to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among high school students.

Description:

A peer program designed to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among high school students. San Mateo Friday Night Live Partnership supports local groups of youth and adults taking action in their communities. Youth, with the support of their adult allies, create and implement projects that educate them about environmental prevention, an approach that addresses the messages and policies that contribute to young people's access to alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Young people have opportunities to get connected to local member groups in their schools and communities or to become a members of the county-wide youth council called YO Mateo (Youth Organizing San Mateo County).

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Teenagers and youth in grades 9-12

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Call, email or attend club meeting at school.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

San Mateo County