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Is Your child Struggling in Durham? A Safe Path Forward with the RYSE Assessment Center
Are you, or someone you know, a Durham youth aged 10-17 facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges? Look no further! The RYSE Assessment Center provides a non-threatening, inclusive atmosphere for parents who are simply looking for information for their youth who are exhibiting social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The RYSE Assessment Center is a community-focused program that connects youth and their families to a plethora of resources in Durham County.
Youth ages 10-17 and their families will have an opportunity to work with staff to create a plan that aids their growth and meets their needs. The Center is not a service provider, but a resource hub for Durham residents to collaborate with local programs and organizations.
Hopefully after this episode you will understand for yourself that through their pillars - intervention, prevention and diversion - the RYSE Assessment Center assists youth in their journey towards success and empowerment!
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Discover powerful narratives from extraordinary individuals making a difference.
Stop Burnout, Boost Performance Dr Susan Lovelle
From performing at the NYC Metropolitan Opera at age 9 to becoming a prima balle...
Can Nuclear Power Our Future?
Danielle Allen has taught physics in Vietnam, is a trained pilot instructor and ...
How Shemecka McNeil Turns Food Into Freedom for Low-Income Families
Shemecka is a health and nutrition leader who blends her deep understanding for ...
UNC Kenan Flagler Carolina Pitch Fest
The Carolina Pitch Fest, hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler, is an entrepreneurial pitc...
Insights And Reflections From Authors
I am so pleased to share that I facilitated and had a profound conversation with...
TMSAs STEAM & Character Education Model
TMSA Public Charter Schools is North Carolina's growing network of high-performi...
Chapel Hill's R.I.S.E. Fellowship
I am so happy to announce and share that I have partnered with The University of...
Our Children’s Place
1 in every 28 children in the United States has an incarcerated parent, more tha...
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