Provides services to middle and high school students who are at risk of being exposed to drugs, gangs, and other negative influences.

Asian Youth Prevention Services (AYPS) goal is to empower youth with the knowledge to make good choices and live healthy lives. AYPS is a youth substance abuse prevention program located at six agencies throughout San Francisco. These agencies include Community Youth Center, Japanese Community Youth Council, Korean Center, and Vietnamese Youth Development Center. The program provides school-based support groups for at risk youth in middle and high schools as well as substance abuse prevention presentations to other schools. Groups are held on a weekly basis with holiday outing to expose new immigrant youth to different in-door and out-door activities. For more information, please contact: Peggy Kwok - Project Coordinator at 415.775.2636

API Youth & Family Community Support Services (APIYFCSS) outreaches to the API community on behavioral health issues in order to provide early identification and assessment. The program also provides case management, referrals and resources. For more information, please contact: Rudy DeAsis - Project Coordinator at 415.775.2636 Ext. 274