In the last year, YouthZone counselors and youth advocates spent more time with each client as the needs have increased.
Here is what is happening in our region.
Aspen, Basalt, Snowmass Area
Statistically significant greater prevalence of
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use
. Clients expressed greater
Optimism and Problem-Solving
as compared to youth in other communities. Aspen youth report the highest substance use scores in the four city areas.
Carbondale Area
Carbondale clients were similar to Aspen area youth in their reported substance use, showing higher rates than in other city areas. Like Aspen area youths, Carbondale youth expressed higher
Optimism and Problem-Solving
as compared to youth in other community areas.
Glenwood Springs, New Castle,
Silt Area
Similar to other city areas in developmental challenges with
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use
;
Optimism
;
Delinquency and Aggression
; and
Self-Deprecation
.
Rifle, Parachute Area
Similar to other city areas in developmental challenges with
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use
;
Optimism
;
Delinquency and Aggression
; and
Self-Deprecation
Greater
School-Community Involvement
than among youth in other city areas.