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Lunch and Learn happens every Tuesday! Get crafty and a little spooky! Join us for Halloween mask making, jewelry pot cl...
10/12/2026

Lunch and Learn happens every Tuesday! Get crafty and a little spooky!

Join us for Halloween mask making, jewelry pot clay crafts, or some spooky Halloween coloring. Come connect, get creative, and get into the Halloween spirit—no crafting experience needed!

This crafty group is open to our SOURCE youth 12 - 17, or TAY youth ages 18 - 26!

Register: bit.ly/RPYALUNCHANDLEARN

RPYA would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest team member, and now Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness I...
10/09/2026

RPYA would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest team member, and now Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness Initiatives, Dr. Patterson! We are so excited to have you on the team, and grow together!

About Dr. Patterson:

Dr.Patterson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and seasoned administrator with over 15 years of experience in community mental health, clinical supervision, and public service leadership. Her approach to leadership and clinical care is deeply rooted in cultural humility, decolonial frameworks, and a strong commitment to community-centered practices.

Dr.Patterson holds two bachelor’s degrees in psychology and child development, dual master’s degrees in public administration and clinical counseling from California State University, San Bernardino. She has also earned a Master’s in Depth Psychology and her Ph.D. at Pacifica Graduate Institute, specializing in Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco Psychologies.

As a passionate [supporter of bridging gaps] in mental health care, Dr.Patterson’s leadership reflects her mission to serve with compassion, accountability, and integrity.

Dr.Patterson loves to hang out with her two dogs.

RPYA would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Recovery Support Navigator, Jessica! Thank you for joining us in ...
10/06/2026

RPYA would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Recovery Support Navigator, Jessica! Thank you for joining us in our commitment to serving youth in the Inland Empire

October marks the annual observance of Q***r History Month! During this time we acknowledge, celebrate, and support the ...
10/01/2026

October marks the annual observance of Q***r History Month! During this time we acknowledge, celebrate, and support the history of q***r civil rights, and work towards the continuous cause.

This month was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson.

Q***r History Month is celebrated internationally, although some countries celebrate during different months that coincide with their own civil rights histories. It is celebrated in October in the U.S.A. to commemorate the first and second Marches on Washington in 1979 and 1987 for Q***r rights.

Here are some notable community organizations you can support this month!

RPYA - rpya.us
TruEvolution - truevolution.org
The Trevor Project - thetrevorproject.org
PFLAG - pflag.org
Trans Unity Coalition - transunitycoalition.org

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A special thank you to the incredible Kiehl’s and L’Oréal volunteers who joined RPYA for our recent Volunteer Day.Togeth...
09/29/2026

A special thank you to the incredible Kiehl’s and L’Oréal volunteers who joined RPYA for our recent Volunteer Day.

Together, volunteers helped prepare materials, organize and beautify our spaces, and complete hands-on projects that will support our programs, services, and continued work with young people and families.

We are grateful not only for the work accomplished, but for the time, energy, and care each volunteer brought into our space. Partnerships like these remind us of the power of community and what can happen when we come together with a shared commitment to creating environments where young people can feel supported, connected, and empowered.

Thank you, Kiehl’s and L’Oréal, for continuing to show up for RPYA and the communities we serve. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing this work together.

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It's Celebrate Bi+ Day! Today has been observed since 1999 with international celebrations! The day was created by three...
09/23/2026

It's Celebrate Bi+ Day! Today has been observed since 1999 with international celebrations!

The day was created by three Bi+ community leaders from the United States: Wendy Curry, Michael Page, and Gigi Raven Wilbur.

Today we recognize and celebrate identities under the Bi+ Umbrella

The Wellness Center at RPYA would like to invite YOUth to our Wellness Center Lunch-and-Learn starting on Tuesday, Septe...
09/18/2026

The Wellness Center at RPYA would like to invite YOUth to our Wellness Center Lunch-and-Learn starting on Tuesday, September 22nd from 12PM - 1:15PM!

If you have attended SOURCE or used Wellness Center drop in hours before, this is a great time join us for weekly educational workshops with a range of topics from art to adult readiness!

To get back in the swing of things, we would like to have a fun, laidback street-art workshop. This workshop is open to ages 12 - 17 and ages 18 - 26!

Register for more details: bit.ly/RPYALUNCHANDLEARN

Today is National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, around 54% ...
09/18/2026

Today is National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, around 54% of people with HIV in the United States are aged 50 or older.

Around 16% of new HIV diagnoses occurred in this age group in 2023!

Not everyone who experiences aging-related complications as a result of HIV are older adults however.

13,000 people in the United States have acquired HIV perinatally (during the time around birth) and are lifetime survivors.

People with HIV are at higher risk for age-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive decline, diabetes, cancer, and more.

Remember to stay educated and get tested, there are resources in the Inland Empire for testing, treatment, PEP, and PrEP!

Links:
Riverside County Planned Parenthood:
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/california

Riverside University Health System:
www.ruhealth.org/public-health/rivco-hiv-std-program/hiv-care

It's Latine Heritage Month! The federally recognized theme is "Unidos, somos mas" which means "Together, we are more." T...
09/15/2026

It's Latine Heritage Month! The federally recognized theme is "Unidos, somos mas" which means "Together, we are more."

The month highlights the impact of Latine communities in the history and culture of the United States.

It also provides space to recognize the unique differences within Latine identities and experiences, including different national origins, racial backgrounds, and migration histories.

This month we must support our Latine communities, as they are met with dangerous, and violent uncertainty every day.

Engage with organizations that prioritize community support.

ic4ij.org : The ICIJ, is composed of over 35 organizations that serve the immigrant community in the Inland Empire.

todec.org : TODEC’s mission is to empower disenfranchised immigrant communities to become economically, socially, educationally, and civically self-sufficient while enhancing individual self-esteem and community health.

Su***de Prevention Month means access to vital resources, including crisis lines that understand your experiences and ne...
09/11/2026

Su***de Prevention Month means access to vital resources, including crisis lines that understand your experiences and needs! Here is a list of q***r crisis and help lines both online and over the phone.

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