Stand UP AJ

Stand UP AJ AJ youth and community standing together for healthy life choices, & choosing to be drug-free

Mission Statement

“Collaborating with the Apache Junction community to ensure brighter futures through reducing youth substance and alcohol misuse by providing trauma informed education and advocacy in order to provide opportunities that promote a thriving and healthy lifestyle”

06/24/2026

Yesterday, we asked what you wish someone would say to you. So let us say it to you right now:

You matter. You belong. You are loved. And on the days you can’t feel it, it’s all still true.

We’re here for you whenever you need us, by call or text at 602-248-8336. But also: there are people in your life who care about you, too. And probably someone who’d light up to hear they matter to you. If they came to mind just now, tell them—you already know what it would mean, and you might find it helps you feel connected too🫶

06/24/2026

Fentanyl pills disguised as prescription medications are flooding into our communities. The pills look harmless. But they’re claiming the lives of Arizona youth at an alarming rate.

Here are 3 things you can do to change that:
1️⃣ Talk with your child about NEVER taking a pill that’s not prescribed to them.
2️⃣ Monitor your child’s texts and social media.
3️⃣ Get the FACTS on Fentanyl at https://talknowaz.com/ and our website www.standupaj.org/fentanyl

Even if you don’t think your child is taking pills, talking with them could be the reason they never do.

06/23/2026

No matter what, YOU MATTER! You are valued and important.

LGBTQI+ youth and young adults receive compassionate, culturally-competent support when reaching out to the 988 Lifeline via call, text, and chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It's that time of year again! StandUP AJ is hosting our 5th annual BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT!! 📚️✏️🍎 When: July 11th, 9-11Whe...
06/23/2026

It's that time of year again! StandUP AJ is hosting our 5th annual BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT!! 📚️✏️🍎

When: July 11th, 9-11
Where: AJ High School

Join us for our FREE back to school event welcome to all Apache Junction students. Come get your school supplies while they last! Hosted again by AJUSD & AJHS

Have questions, want to donate school supplies, or have a booth at the event? Message us through social media or contact us at [email protected]

Parents/ Guardians: Kratom is often marketed as a natural herbal product, but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless. It can ha...
06/22/2026

Parents/ Guardians: Kratom is often marketed as a natural herbal product, but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless. It can have mind-altering effects, may lead to dependence, and some products have been found to contain unknown or unsafe ingredients.

🤔 Staying informed and having open conversations with your teen can help them make safer choices. Learn more, ask questions, and keep the conversation going.

: Checking In on DadToday is Father's Day, and while we celebrate the dads, grandpas, stepdads, father figures, and men...
06/21/2026

: Checking In on Dad

Today is Father's Day, and while we celebrate the dads, grandpas, stepdads, father figures, and mentors in our lives, it's also a good reminder that men's mental health matters.

Many men grow up hearing messages like "be strong," "push through it," or "don't talk about your feelings." But taking care of your mental health isn't a sign of weakness. It's part of staying healthy, just like eating well, getting enough sleep, and taking care of your body.

This Father's Day, self-care can look like:
💙 Taking a break without feeling guilty
💙 Talking with someone you trust
💙 Spending time doing something you enjoy
💙 Asking for help when you need it
💙 Checking in with a friend, brother, dad, or mentor

If you're celebrating a father figure today, consider asking a simple question: "How are you really doing?" Sometimes meaningful conversations start with a genuine check-in.

Journal Prompt
What is one thing I need more of right now: rest, connection, support, or time for myself?

Taking care of yourself helps you show up for the people who matter most. 💙

Doing something as simple as chatting with your kids can help build their resiliency one day at a time. 🗣Here are some c...
06/20/2026

Doing something as simple as chatting with your kids can help build their resiliency one day at a time.

🗣Here are some conversation starters in case you are stuck on repeat of only asking "how was your day"

Fear of being judged and/or discriminated against can prevent people from getting the help they need. Remember the words...
06/19/2026

Fear of being judged and/or discriminated against can prevent people from getting the help they need. Remember the words you say and how you say them matter. Use affirmative language to inspire hope and recovery.

06/18/2026

MYTH 💭 : There's only THC or ni****ne in the juice of my v**e, no other harmful chemicals.
FACT ℹ️ : Vapes are an aerosol. Certain chemicals have to be in any liquid that is v**ed in order for it to work properly. Additional chemicals are created once the liquid is heated, like formaldehyde

Learn more about va**ng and the risks associated at learnmoreaz.org/va**ng/

🤔Did You Know...Teens who begin using alcohol before age 15, are 3.5 times more likely to develop an alcohol use disorde...
06/17/2026

🤔Did You Know...

Teens who begin using alcohol before age 15, are 3.5 times more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder.

🗣Start talking to your kids early and often. Look for opportunities to discuss the harms of alcohol use and be aware of drinking trends among youth. When young people drink, they drink a lot at one time. This is called binge drinking, a very dangerous way of drinking that can lead to serious problems and even death.

Check out this alcohol talk kit if you need some guidance on how to approach this conversation with the youth in your care: https://buff.ly/46zJc9a

Address

2066 W Apache Trail #114
Apache Junction, AZ
85120

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+14806913532

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