Provides access to a system of community based preventive health education and support focused on the youth.
Mission
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Information
- Georgia Department of Public Health
- Contact Info:
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Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program
900 Dallis Street, Suite A
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
Attention: Jane Gannon
Phone: 706.298.3650
Fax: 706.845.4284