.RAMS Summer Bridge 2016 Fact Sheet

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1 .RAMS Summer Bridge 2016 Fact Sheet RAMS-Summer Bridge is an 8-week summer mentorship program for youth ages 16 to 20, currently enrolled in or recently graduated from SFUSD high schools. Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS) is collaborating with California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). The program is funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). What is the purpose of RAMS-Summer Bridge 2016? It is a mentorship program for youth from under-represented backgrounds who are interested in the field of psychology. Participants will learn some basics about counseling psychology, mental health, and the many career possibilities in the helping professions. Participants will meet with therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals in the field. Participants will attend weekly field trips within San Francisco. Participants will receive a stipend at completion of the program, during a graduation ceremony with friends and family. Who can apply? Youth ages 16 to 20 years old, currently enrolled in or recently graduated from SFUSD high schools, are invited to apply. What will we do each week? The program will meet from 6/07/16 7/28/16 on Tues/Weds/Thurs from 11am 3pm. Each of the 8 weeks explores a specific theme, including Identity, Mental Health, Helping Professions, Education, Therapy, and Self Care. The main location is CIIS: 1453 Mission St (in SOMA). On Wednesdays, we will meet at field trip locations within San Francisco. There are four major components: Meetings at CIIS team-building activities, guest speakers, experiential activities, small discussion groups, and work on final project Field trips to community agencies, clinics, and colleges; including the Fort Miley Ropes Course, San Francisco State University, RAMS Child, Youth, and Family Outpatient Clinic, and Psychiatric Emergency Services Journal weekly journal entries to reflect on the themes of the week Final Project presentation on what you have learned from the program What do we need to do to complete the program? Complete and submit application including 2 letters of reference Be selected by committee of Summer Bridge staff and Youth Council participants Participate in all activities/visits and complete/present final project Follow all rules and policies of RAMS-Summer Bridge 2016 What do we get out of this program? Meet professionals from different cultures, sometimes in real work situations Explore career options in psychology and the helping professions Experience different neighborhoods within San Francisco Learn more about yourself Meet other students with similar interests from high schools throughout the city Lunch provided each day Stipend upon completion of program 1

2 RAMS Summer Bridge 2016 Application RAMS-Summer Bridge is an 8-week summer program for people age 16 to 20 currently enrolled in or recently graduated from SFUSD high schools. It is a mentorship program for students who are interested in the field of psychology. Along with the educational aspects of the program, students are given the chance to explore many career possibilities in the helping professions with weekly site visits. Participants of the program will experience first-hand how psychology applies to human services. Deadline for application: rolling admissions, but must be submitted by April 29, 2016! Application can be ed to: summerbridge@ramsinc.org U.S. mail to: RAMS, Inc Balboa Street, SF, CA 94121, Attn.: Danni Biondini Or put in envelope at any San Francisco Unified School District High School Wellness Center marked Summer Bridge application return Questions: summerbridge@ramsinc.org Applicant s Name: Date of Birth: Gender: Home Address: Home Phone #: Cell Phone #: Address: * Please check your regularly as this will be our primary mode of communication with you. Parent/Guardian/Next of Kin: Phone# School/Youth Center: Grade Level (Fall 2016): Language(s) spoken: Racial/Ethnic Background: How did you find out about RAMS-Summer Bridge? (circle all that apply) Friend Flyer School Wellness Center Youth Center Other (specify) 2

3 1. What interests you about the field of psychology? 2. What extra-curricular activities have you participated in so far in high school and/or in the community? 3. What are some areas you would like to grow/need help with? For example, wanting to develop leadership skills, or learn more about yourself, or find role models/mentors in the community. 4. Who do you talk to when you are stressed? 5. What super power would you like to have and why? 3

4 6. If you were to be deserted on an island, what 3 things would you bring with you and why? 7. If you were to be deserted on an island, who would you like to be with you and why? 8. What would you like to learn/gain from RAMS Summer Bridge? 4

5 Please have TWO references. One letter can come from an adult family member or friend. The second letter must come from a non-family adult (e.g., teacher, counselor, Wellness counselors or Community Health Outreach Workers, youth center staff, employers, etc.). Please complete and submit the attached recommendation form. Ask your reference to place this form in a sealed envelope. Include this sealed envelope with your application when mailing in your application. Or, you can have the reference mail their completed recommendation form to RAMS at 3626 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121, Attn: Danni Biondini or it to us at summerbridge@ramsinc.org. I have provided the answers to the best of my knowledge, and I understand the information I provide will be kept confidential and only shared among RAMS-Summer Bridge program staff and administration: Applicant s signature: Date: I give permission for my son/daughter to participate in RAMS-Summer Bridge 2016: Parent/Guardian signature (for applicant under 18): 5

6 RAMS-Summer Bridge 2016 Recommendation Form RAMS-Summer Bridge is an 8-week summer program for youth age 16 to 20 currently enrolled in or recently graduated from SFUSD high schools. It is a mentorship program for students who are interested in the field of psychology. Along with the educational aspects of the program, students are given the chance to explore many career possibilities in the helping professions with weekly site visits. Participants of the program will experience first-hand how psychology applies to human services. **We are looking for applicants from underrepresented populations, who would benefit from and value this mentorship program. In our endeavor to recruit a more diverse pool of participants, we also value non-scholastic information about the applicant including his/her personal attributes/values, and life experiences.** Applicant Information Name (Last, First): Instructions to Recommender: This student is applying to our program. We appreciate your candid evaluation of the applicant as it is one of the key components in our decisionmaking process. Please ensure you complete all parts of this form, and return this form in a sealed envelope to the student. You may also send the completed form directly to RAMS at 3626 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121, Attn.: Danni Biondini, Summer Bridge Program Coordinator, or via to summerbridge@ramsinc.org by April 29, Recommender Information Name (Last, First): Title: Institution/Company/Organization: Phone: ( ) How do you know the applicant? How long have you known the applicant? Less than a year 1 year or more How well do you know the applicant? Casually Fairly well Very well 6

7 Based on the above description of the program and your knowledge of the applicant, in what ways do you believe the applicant will benefit from the program (please provide explanation)? What do we need to know about the applicant for them to be successful in our program? How motivated and committed do you feel the applicant is about participating in and completing this program? Are there any concerns regarding the applicant s attitude or ability to attend all sessions? How strongly do you recommend this applicant for this program? Please provide additional comments to elaborate on the applicant s academic and/or personal qualities: Recommender s Signature: Date: 7

8 RAMS-Summer Bridge 2016 Recommendation Form RAMS-Summer Bridge is an 8-week summer program for youth age 16 to 20 currently enrolled in or recently graduated from SFUSD high schools. It is a mentorship program for students who are interested in the field of psychology. Along with the educational aspects of the program, students are given the chance to explore many career possibilities in the helping professions with weekly site visits. Participants of the program will experience first-hand how psychology applies to human services. **We are looking for applicants from underrepresented populations, who would benefit from and value this mentorship program. In our endeavor to recruit a more diverse pool of participants, we also value non-scholastic information about the applicant including his/her personal attributes/values, and life experiences.** Applicant Information Name (Last, First): Instructions to Recommender: This student is applying to our program. We appreciate your candid evaluation of the applicant as it is one of the key components in our decisionmaking process. Please ensure you complete all parts of this form, and return this form in a sealed envelope to the student. You may also send the completed form directly to RAMS at 3626 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121, Attn.: Danni Biondini, Summer Bridge Program Coordinator, or via to summerbridge@ramsinc.org by April 29, Recommender Information Name (Last, First): Title: Institution/Company/Organization: Phone: ( ) How do you know the applicant? How long have you known the applicant? Less than a year 1 year or more How well do you know the applicant? Casually Fairly well Very well 8

9 Based on the above description of the program and your knowledge of the applicant, in what ways do you believe the applicant will benefit from the program (please provide explanation)? What do we need to know about the applicant for them to be successful in our program? How motivated and committed do you feel the applicant is about participating in and completing this program? Are there any concerns regarding the applicant s attitude or ability to attend all sessions? How strongly do you recommend this applicant for this program? Please provide additional comments to elaborate on the applicant s academic and/or personal qualities: Recommender s Signature: Date: 9