Programs & Services

Adolescent Health & Youth Development

Adolescent Health & Youth Development provides financial, educational and instructional support for youth related activities. The purpose of the Adolescent Health and Youth Development (AHYD) program is to enhance the skills and improve the health status of Georgia's adolescents ages 10-19 through opportunities and programs developed in collaboration with families, communities, schools and other public and private organizations throughout Georgia. AHYD programs and services provide a network of community-based support to help adolescents succeed as they move into adulthood by focusing on the "assets" of individual youth and their families. AHYD-sponsored programs reinforce positive attitudes, healthy behaviors and activities, and reduce risk-taking behaviors, such as violence, substance abuse, poor school performance and sexual activity. There are two Teen Centers in our district. Services include abstinence education, comprehensive clinical preventive services, teen pregnancy prevention services and youth development activities designed to reduce risk-taking behavior and to foster responsible decision-making and positive health outcomes.