Setting Sail With Youth

Thanks to volunteer, Barry Bourdon, several lucky members from PAY’s youth group “Youth On The Real” were able to spend an afternoon sailing on Barry’s boat at Marina Del Rey. Currently we have 3 youth groups, and through them we are able to reward positive behavior by offering nature trips and sporting events to the kids involved. Stay tuned for an update on the latest events.

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Blue Sheild Helping Kids Succeed

Some lucky kids at Liggett Elementary School in Panorama City received backpacks filled with needed school supplies. The successful backpack drive was spearheaded by Sandra Klepas. PAY would like to thank all the wonderful employees of Blue Shield of California in Woodland Hills for making this school year just a little more special for the kids.

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Cheers for Mankind

Former WWF wrestler Mick Foley (aka Mankind, Cactus Jack and dude Love), thrilled the youth with personal stories of his matches with other wrestlers, as “The Rock”, while delivering the message of the pitfalls of fame and the dangers of drug abuse. Mid Valley Youth Center provides residential treatment and educational services to approximately 90 at-risk youth. Positive Alternatives for Youth has been bringing GOALmodel speakers to the school every Thursday morning for the past year.

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Verdict: Kids Win

At James Monroe High School approximately 400 legal-minded students gathered together to learn from two of the top attorneys in the business. District Attorney Steve Cooley, a successful former prosecutor and Los Angeles Police Department reservist, answered some tough questions from the students ranging from the three strikes law to the ongoing Iraqi crisis. Steve answered each question in a very candid manner, and even threw in a little humor now and then.

PAY’s own GOALmodel speaker, Lee Kanon Alpert shared his story of growing up poor in Detroit, and being a minority as well. He sent the message that regardless of their color or background, the field of law is available to anyone willing to work hard enough to achieve their goals. Lee also spoke about the many different types of law and how the students should go about pursuing their interests.

After the presentation, several students seized the opportunity to speak one-to-one with Steve and Lee. PAY, Monroe High School, and all the students who took part in this rare opportunity very much appreciate these high-powered attorneys taking the time out of their busy schedules to inspire the future’s great legal minds.

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New Therapist Training Program

THERAPIST TRAINING PROGRAM

We have long enjoyed a fine reputation as a training center for Marriage and Family Therapy interns and trainees, as well as doctoral level Psychology students. Counseling Services are provided by Master’s or doctoral level students or by individuals working on post-graduate hours needed for licensure. All trainees and interns are under the supervision of a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
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Formerly Known As Bridge Focus

Pay was Formerly Known As Bridge Focus

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