Open Doors and Catalyst Center are very excited to be presenting at this year’s ACRC Annual Conference in Chicago to talk about our work to advance Autonomy and Equity in youth serving spaces. Hope to see some familiar faces there! #OpenDoorsTraining, #ACRC #conference #youth #youthdevelopment

Open Doors is excited to be hosting a training in beautiful Humbolt County with Redwood Community services. The beauty of California is unmatched. Enjoy these photos from the team right outside of our training space. #OpenDoorsTraining #humboltcounty #youth #training #redwoodcommunityservices

Open Doors celebrates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and their contributions in our communities. #OpenDoorsTraining #youthvoice #youth #blackhistorymonth

Open Doors got to train with Redwood Community Services at two locations this week. Such important services within communities where services are not always accessible. Thank you for hosting Open Doors!! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

SAMHSA defined 12 supporting principles of Harm Reduction. Respect autonomy, engage first and promote safety are 3 of those principles. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Here are some Mariposa County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of justice, equity, and dignity. His leadership continues to guide our work to address systemic inequities impacting children, youth, and families across California. #martinlutherkingjr #celebration #youth #california #opendoorstraining

Meet Amanda! She is one of our Open Doors contributors and an amazing person working towards overall mental health and wellness within society. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Open Doors got to train with Jovenes this week and enjoy these incredible adults dedicated to the youth of their community. Thank you for hosting Open Doors!! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Open Doors and Catalyst Center are very excited to be presenting at this year’s ACRC Annual Conference in Chicago to talk about our work to advance Autonomy and Equity in youth serving spaces. Hope to see some familiar faces there! #OpenDoorsTraining, #ACRC #conference #youth #youthdevelopment

Open Doors is recruiting for our second Facilitator in Training (FiT) program cohort. This group is for youth 18-25 to learn real time facilitation skills and is a paid learning opportunity! Application open to youth in California. #OpenDoorsTraining #youthvoice #youth #facilitator #training

Did you know that one of the three principals of cultural humility is a commitment to lifelong learning and self reflection? #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #culturalhumility

Youth have valuable and important things to contribute to their communities and to society. The youth definitely have something to say and we should be listening. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

January is National Mentoring Month. Mentoring youth can be a gateway to healthy relationships with trusted adults and change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Open Doors celebrates mentors that support our youth. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youth #nationalmentoringmonth #mentor

Supporting our youth means identifying supportive and safe resources within our communities for them to get what they need. As resources continue to change or disappear, this is that much more critical. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #community

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This month is an opportunity to increase knowledge and conversations around the harm of human trafficking and the impact this can have on our youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #humantraffickingpreventionmonth #csec

Youth deserve chances to feel safe and seen by the adults in their lives. Here are some tips that can support youth in just that. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Prioritizing youth means prioritizing social justice. Providing opportunities and spaces where youth needs and rights are centered is essential to a just and fair society. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #socialjustice #justice #opportunities

Here are some Marin County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Here are some resources that youth can use for support as needed. As services shrink due to cuts around the country, it is important to know who is still around to provide necessary support to youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #resources #hotlines

We should not underestimate the value of youth voice and autonomy in our communities and society. It is a vital piece of understanding our strengths and needs together. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #autonomy

Context always matters. There is no way to work towards an understanding of anyone or anything without the context. We must address the context. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #contextmatters

Not only do our differences define us but our differences also make us great. Celebrating diversity is valuing the beauty in differences within one another and with our youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #diversity #differences

In this video Open Doors Youth Advisory Council members share the importance of youth voice and messages for providers. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #youthautonomy #powerful

Here are some Lassen County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

May your celebrations be full of connection and community!! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #holidays #celebration

The Open Doors team would like to wish everyone a safe and fulfilling holiday season. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #holidays

Being present for the youth in our communities is a gift that can be especially resourceful during the holidays. What is one way you are doing that this season? #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #holidays #community #communitysupport

The Open Doors “Train the Trainer” training is in development and will be released early 2027!! Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to train to become a trainer!! Join our newsletter and watch for social media updates. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youth #trainthetrainer #bethechange

Here are some Lake County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment