Youth Programs
Our Youth Department is committed to serving youth of all ages in academic success, mentoring, peeer-support in schools, all the way to professional development through various workshops, trainings, events, and sports.
Every year, we work closely with Portland Public Schools, David Douglas School Distric, schools in Washington County as well as Clackamas and Marion to ensure that youth from Immigrant and Refugee families are equipped with the knowledges, tools, and resources to succeed.
Youth Empowerment Squad (YES) Program
The Youth Empowerment Squad (YES) Program is ARIO's youth violence prevention and positive youth development initiative serving youth ages 9–25. Through trusted mentors, safe spaces, and culturally responsive support, the program helps young people build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, make healthy decisions, and stay connected to their schools, families, and communities.
YES provides mentoring, leadership development, academic support, recreation, workforce readiness, behavioral health referrals, and family support to help youth reach their full potential. By creating positive opportunities and reducing risks associated with violence, gang involvement, substance use, and school disengagement, the program empowers youth to become resilient leaders who contribute to safer, stronger communities.
YES provides mentoring, leadership development, academic support, recreation, workforce readiness, behavioral health referrals, and family support to help youth reach their full potential. By creating positive opportunities and reducing risks associated with violence, gang involvement, substance use, and school disengagement, the program empowers youth to become resilient leaders who contribute to safer, stronger communities.
Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) Program
The ARIO Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) Program provides culturally and linguistically responsive behavioral health, substance use, and recovery support for individuals and families. Through compassionate, person-centered care, the program reduces barriers to treatment, promotes harm reduction, and connects community members with the resources they need to improve their health and well-being.
BHRN offers behavioral health screenings, peer support, case management, recovery navigation, mental health and treatment referrals, Naloxone education, and connections to housing, employment, and other essential services. By meeting people where they are with dignity and respect, the program helps individuals and families build stability, support recovery, and strengthen healthier, safer communities.
BHRN offers behavioral health screenings, peer support, case management, recovery navigation, mental health and treatment referrals, Naloxone education, and connections to housing, employment, and other essential services. By meeting people where they are with dignity and respect, the program helps individuals and families build stability, support recovery, and strengthen healthier, safer communities.
Youth Sports
TThe ARIO Youth Sports Department is proud to host monthly Open Gym sessions in both Washington and Multnomah County. ARIO also has two youth sports teams (ARIO Eagles) who respectfully play in different basketball and soccer leauges. With the development of our dedicated coaches, staff, and volunteers, the ARIO Eagles soccer team have won 2 championships and look to build on that legacy.
For more info on regiserting for the sports department and details on Open Gym sessions, please contact us.
For more info on regiserting for the sports department and details on Open Gym sessions, please contact us.
Free Food Market
Our Free Food Market is part of our ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity, food, and ensure that the families we serve are fed. Thanks to our generous partners, the Oregon Food Bank and Heretic Coffee Co for helping us feed or communities.
This event occurs the 2nd Saturday of every month. Please head to our Events/ Workshops page for more info or check our Instagram account for latest updates.
This event occurs the 2nd Saturday of every month. Please head to our Events/ Workshops page for more info or check our Instagram account for latest updates.
Family Support & Resource Navigation
ARIO supports families with more than just basic services, we walk alongside them every step of the way. From application assistance and job searching to accessing medical care and essential resources, our team ensures individuals and families are connected, supported, and empowered. Through our wraparound approach, we address immediate needs while helping build long-term stability and opportunity for every family.
- 7535 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR, USA
- +undefined-971-430-6191 - 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
- contact@ariopdx.org
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00
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Volunteer
ARIO's work is at the center of community empowerment and improvement. With our various programs for families and youth, we are always for volunteers to contribute to the work we are doing. If you are available, please reach out to us.
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Your generous support makes it possible for us to continue running our programs and ensure that we provide quality and culturally specific services to our communities.
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ARIO hosts various events throughout the year, ranging from specific to both cultural and seasonal events. Check our events calendar for our upcoming activities and come celebrate with us.
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