Uplift Youth Program

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What is the Uplift Youth Program?

The Uplift Youth Program empowers youth and families in Santa Fe County through agency and self-referrals. We build strong relationships and create tailored case plans to meet individual needs. By collaborating with families, we promote positive youth development. With over 30 years of experience partnering with community agencies and schools, we provide the comprehensive support every youth and family deserves.

Who is eligible?

  1. A code of conduct violation has occurred, or the youth is involved in any diverted/deflected misdemeanor offense.
  2. The youth must acknowledge their fault regarding the situation. This requirement ensures the youth understands the consequences of their actions.
  3. A social referral can be made for issues related to behavior or well-being.

Parents and guardians, along with the youth, are encouraged to participate actively. For youth under the age of 14, parental or guardian consent is essential.

Mission Statement:

We uplift youth and families through restorative justice and diversion services that promote accountability, support, and personal growth in safe, healing-centered environments.

Vision Statement: 

We envision a thriving community where inclusive, restorative practices empower youth and families, break cycles of harm, and foster lasting, generational healing.

Responsibilities of Participants

  • Work with your Case Manager to make a plan that fits you
  • Show up and stay involved
  • Set goals—and go after them
  • Be real and talk it out
  • Respect others and follow the ground rules
  • Try out the services and support offered
  • Bring in your family if it helps you
  • Make moves toward the future you want

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Contact and Location Information

Uplift Youth Program Office
240 Grant Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-995-9555
Mailing Address:
Uplift Youth Program of Santa Fe County
P.O. Box 276
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0276
Program Manager
Joe Lozano
jlozano@santafecountynm.gov
Case Manager
Belen Calderon 
bcalderon@santafecountynm.gov
Administrative Assistant
Doug Nava
donava@santafecountynm.gov

Not located in Santa Fe? Contact your local Teen Court: New Mexico Teen Court Association

 

Uplift Youth Program

Service Offerings

Mission Statement:
We uplift youth and families through restorative justice and diversion services that promote accountability, support, and personal growth in safe, healing-centered environments.

Counseling Services

Agency will conduct a thorough assessment, develop a treatment plan, provide support both at home and in school, utilize multi-family psychoeducation groups (if needed), and provide intensive case management for youth and family.

Gender Specific Programming

Geared to address the unique needs and support for youth. These programs are more intensive interventions.

Substance Misuse Programming

Participants will receive interventions to interrupt patterns of substance use behaviors as well as educational information to increase awareness.

Behavioral Management

The program is designed to address participants struggling with self-regulation and impulsivity. The program aims to provide alternative responses to triggering situations.

Restorative Justice Programming

The goal of these programs is to address conflict, promote responsibility, examine familial issues and personal relationships, and help the youth gain an understanding of how their actions impact and affect others.

Power to the Parents

Power to the Parents gives caregivers the support, tools, and guidance they need to confidently help their children, no matter where they are in their behavioral health journey.

Narrative 4

A program that uses storytelling to foster empathy and bridge divides. This process aims to cultivate understanding through active listening and perspective taking.

Vaping, Marijuana & Alcohol Education

These classes aim to educate youth on the dangers of substance use, as well as prevent continued use by providing information on negative impacts.

Workforce Development

Innovate + Educate provides a structured set of initiatives designed to improve skills, knowledge, and abilities of youth in preparation of seeking employment within the workforce.

Community Service

Voluntary work performed by youth to benefit their community. It aims to foster civic engagement, social responsibility, and personal development while addressing community needs.

The Mountain Club

A cultural and environmental restoration club where youth travel and camp across New Mexico to give back and experience nature.