THE NEED:

In community forums, and healthy kids surveys, youth in Truckee consistently voice the need for “something to do” afterschool. Regional substance use / abuse, symptoms of stress, and truancy from school are alarmingly high. Support services in rural areas are significantly lower than urban areas, and Truckee is no exception.

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Provide a convenient, walking distance location for youth and transitional age youth to access a welcoming space, great / fun programs and classes, and a caring connection with skilled adult and peer support.

OUTCOMES:

To significantly improve the quality of life, health and education for our youth; creating new opportunities for a brighter future.

Four Key Programs:

1. Drop-In Wellness Site

An attractive, safe, and comfortable space for youth to stop in, grab a smoothie or cup of tea, hang out; and get caring support / inspiration for challenges, difficult emotional or mental states, and tools for healthy living.

2. Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment

registered as Evidence-Based, MBSAT is aligned with current research on effective and best practices in addiction treatment for youth.

3. Studio KIT – Kreative-Innovation-Truckee

We can offer phenomenal creative possibilities: Prototyping, drawing, site-specific art, coding, digital photography, videography, writing and more.

4. BaseCamp for Adventure

We need a space to meet and gather for the after school adventure outings we offer: rock climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, yoga, and nature immersions.  

OUR HISTORY

Founded in December 2005, The Gateway Mountain Center serves over 2000 students annually in our combined environmental education, adventure-learning, wellness, and mental health programs. Locally, we serve Sierra High Continuation School, The Community School, Truckee High, North Tahoe High, and Alder Creek Middle School.