REACH OUT
1126 W Foothill Blvd No 250, Upland, CA 91786 www.we-reachout.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Reach Out's mission is to strengthen communities by bringing people together to solve our region's toughest issues: breaking barriers to educational achievement, expanding economic opportunities, and creating safe, healthy and innovative communities.

Youth and Family WellnessNurturing Parenting ProgramThe Nurturing Parenting Program is a 16-week program funded by First 5 San Bernardino to develop nurturing skills and build family resilience and connections to community resources. In 2019-20, a total of 82 parents graduated from the program. Approximately 65% of enrolled parents reduced risks of child maltreatment and successfully completed the program, including 41 parents who entered with high risks and decreased to low or moderate risks. During the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, we continued providing classes and case management through video conference. For parents who were not interested or able to participate through video conference, we worked with them one on one through phone calls. Parents were given several options and flexibility of class times and were able to complete the program and receive certificates. We also provided virtual play activities and webinars to foster continued development of children and to help families work through issues that they may be experiencing because of the stay-at-home order. These webinars included topics such as how to manage stress, how to nurture oneself, and alternative discipline. We also held a drive-through event to give out groceries, masks, hand sanitizers, and school supplies to families.Mamas Y BebesMamas y Bebes is a 2-month program funded through Riverside County for pregnant or postpartum mothers to learn new coping skills and develop a healthy relationship with the newborn. In 2019-20, a total of 29 participants at risk for depression successfully graduated from the program. The average depression assessment score fell well below the at-risk for clinical depression cutoff after program completion. A participant stated, "I am thankful for the techniques to change negative thoughts. I feel that I am stronger and more able to reflect and watch my thoughts so that I can change them, heal, and move forward."The BLOCK Youth Drop-In CenterThe BLOCK is a safe place for youth at risk of homelessness to hang out, get resources on education, employment, housing, and other services, and build community connections. Prior to shelter-in-place, the drop-in-center welcomed 45 new visitors in addition to youth who have been engaging in the center services. These youth visited the center 651 in total prior to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. To highlight our work at the center, in the fall of 2019 a youth turned 18 and had paused his independent studies to focus on working since his living arrangements had changed and found himself needing a place to stay. Since meeting him, we have been able to support him in various ways such as providing him with food and filling out applications for assistance. When schools closed, he lost a major connection to the outside world, but luckily he remembered the BLOCK was open. He dropped in before the shelter in place order went into full effect and although our physical location is now closed, the staff has continued to maintain weekly communication with him. Over the course of five months, he completed high school, found a stable place to live, and continues to reach out to staff when he needs assistance. Thanks to his hard work and resiliency he was selected to receive an anonymous $200 donation from a caring adult. We continue to engage with youth through social media and phone calls while the physical location is closed due to the pandemic. Project Alert & Positive Prevention PlusProject Alert is a 14-lesson curriculum to change mindset and help students remain drug free. Over 780 students in 26 classes in 3 middle schools participated, and 292 students completed the curriculum before the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Students gained knowledge about the harmful consequences of drug use, social pressure, and resistance skills, as demonstrated by higher average scores on the posttest compared to the assessment taken before participation.Positive Prevention Plus is a sexual health education curriculum which was delivered to 24 classes in 2 middle schools. Prior to the school campuses closing due to COVID-19, over 570 students learned about life planning, relationships, pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, and risk reduction.

Community Health and PolicyEnvironmental PreventionUsing the environmental prevention model, we engaged the community in various substance abuse prevention outreach efforts, including the National Take Back Day, promotion of the Prescription Drug Drop Box, and an environmental scan of parks to support Smoke Free Parks. Our accomplishments prior to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order included: 15 community-based coalition meetings hosted 11 community education sessions on substance abuse 2,007 community needs assessment surveys collectedSince the stay-at-home order, our coalition meetings were facilitated via Zoom and have included presentation segments for community members and stakeholders to educate the community concerning resources available for substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Community education continued virtually, such as the introductory presentation to Morongo Basin Sexual Assault Services, linking SUD to sexual assault. Community needs assessment, including environmental scan of the parks, transitioned to digital tools for safety. The Prescription Drug Drop Box is continuously monitored and COVID-19 has had no effect on its use. In addition, we conducted social media campaigns to inform community members about the increased risks of driving under the influence during the summer months (Drive Sober Campaign), to encourage community members to highlight how they practice prevention in their communities (National Prevention Week), and to disseminate tools for parents to use while talking with their youth about drinking (Talk, They Hear You Campaign). Over 2,400 social media engagements were recorded. We also collaborated with local food banks and school food distribution services to disseminate resources and information about different substances to 1,600 individuals.Medication Assisted TreatmentInformation about opioid and substance use disorders, Medication Assisted Treatment, and prescription drug drop boxes was shared through events, social media and emails, presentations, video streaming and webinars, and community volunteers mobilized for resource sharing. We reached 5,062 community members in the Inland Empire. There were positive reactions from community members and partners who were engaged in the material and expressed gratitude for the new information they learned.We also created a Town Hall series that invites community members and partners to engage with important issues involving mental health and substance use disorders. These Town Halls consist of break out rooms that promote further engagement in a more intimate space for the participants. The team utilized Facebook and Instagram to post flyers, promotional videos and recordings of the Town Halls to increase our reach. The Town Hall highlighting the connections between substance abuse, trauma and stigma posted on Facebook reached 145 people.Tobacco-Free IE Youth Art ContestIn partnership with the Riverside County Tobacco Control Project, over 30 presentations were given to more than 800 youth ages 11-20 years old to provide education on the effects of tobacco products. These efforts culminated in an art contest where we received 100 entries and 9 were awarded. During a focus group, youth mentioned that the event was an opportunity to educate others about the dangers of smoking, deal with peer pressure, and be inspired and empowered by others who expressed their ideas through art. Healthy Jurupa ValleyHealthy Jurupa Valley is a Healthy Cities initiative implemented in partnership with the city and has five resident-led action teams. Through one of the action teams, a new program called the Jurupa Valley Leadership Academy was formed and implemented in 2019-20. Two cohorts consisting of 30 community leaders completed a 10-week course where participants were provided with the tools and knowledge to access and share local health and human service resources to assist community members that may need assistance. Healthy Jurupa Valley also hosted the annual Small Business Summit & Expo and the Rubidoux Small Business Owners Meetings where local business owners could connect with the city council, sheriffs, and the Chamber of Commerce as well as gain knowledge and tools for issues such as safety and labor laws. Other community health-enhancing work included assisting with school gardens, supporting Little Free Libraries, and working on community safety and substance abuse prevention. During the COVID-19, HJV hosted six drive-through events to distribute resources such as first aid kits, disaster preparedness fun pack for kids, art kits, Class of 2020 graduation decoration kits, and census information to approximately 600 residents.LISTOSThrough 15 in-person and 15 virtual outreach events as part of Listos California, we provided information and resources to help individuals, families and communities prepare for disasters like wildfires, earthquakes and floods, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Our priority was to reach the Latinx community, people in poverty, older adults, and individuals with disability. In total, the outreach events reached 2,421 community members.Cal Fresh Healthy LivingWith continued funding from Cal Fresh in both San Bernardino and Riverside counties, we focused on environmental and policy changes that address food insecurity. We worked with food pantries, schools and medical clinics to assess potential areas of intervention to increase access to healthy food, such as developing a food insecurity screening protocol for healthcare facilities. Alongside these efforts, we continued public education such as elementary school nutrition education classes and Rethink Your Drink campaigns. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we distributed educational materials such as recipe cards during food distribution drives, reaching 1,650 community members in Jurupa Valley and Morongo Basin. We also provided COVID-19 related resources to a food pantry partner, such as safe practices and how to convert to a drive-thru pantry.

Health WorkforceWork-based learningWe provided engaging work-based learning opportunities such as career speakers, healthcare site visits, job shadows, internships, seminars, and CPR trainings to local high schools, reaching over 3,360 students in-person in 2019-20. Across six school districts, 76% of health pathway students reported gaining new knowledge about careers and 87% retained interest in a healthcare career. After the outbreak of COVID-19, we continued providing work-based learning opportunities, including virtual internships, job shadows, and online seminars on public health, mental health, gerontology, and professional skills to over 250 students. Students in virtual internships and job shadows worked through customized, innovative curricula that included assessments, videos of professionals, research, and career planning. All of the work was possible through continued partnership building through the Inland Health Professions Coalition and the four regional Nexus meetings held monthly with professionals in the healthcare, education, government, and other sectors. Our partners continue to appreciate our efforts, as exemplified by a comment by the Career Technical Education (CTE) facilitator at Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD): "TVUSD CTE is grateful to Reach Out for its support in providing work-based learning opportunities for our students and connections to industry and job-alikes for our faculty. The [Reach Out] staff is always accessible, responsive and willing to help." One of the high school students who participated in a work-based learning activity also reflected: "I can confidently say that the program changed my life and I am grateful every day to [Reach Out] for this opportunity. The program took a doubtful student and told her she couldlet her see that like she suspected, with hard work, diligence, and kindness-even if she was a first generation student who had no one in her immediate family even graduate from high school-she could do what she always dreamed of doing. Helping others and giving back to her community as a physician."MINDMIND is a year-long program to increase mental health and career awareness, and to motivate and support student-led actions to reduce mental health stigma across campus. In 2019-20, MIND was implemented at two high schools and provided mental health education and training to 351 students. Students at Tahquitz High School conducted a needs assessment to understand stigma associated with mental health on campus, and successfully delivered an advocacy project in December. During lunch, students left a positive message for any student who was experiencing a mental health disorder. This project aimed to let other students know that they are never alone when going through a mental health issue. This activity was not only advocacy but also a way to strengthen the campus community and decrease stigma. As the COVID-19 pandemic began to close in-person activities, our partnership with Riverside University Health Systems Department of Behavioral Health allowed us to create a Prezi Presentation providing awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety. This presentation also provided effective coping strategies and resources. In total, this presentation reached over 500 Inland Empire students and teachers. Our partnership with TruEvolution further strengthened during the pandemic; as a result, TruEvolution is delivering a virtual career speaking presentation to Corona High regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health and partnering to offer 5-10 spots for a youth led discussion groups internship for adolescent clients.

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