Did you know that one of the three principals of cultural humility is a commitment to lifelong learning and self reflection? #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #culturalhumility

Youth have valuable and important things to contribute to their communities and to society. The youth definitely have something to say and we should be listening. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Meet Karen Larson, CEO of the Steinberg Insitute and an Open Doors Advisory Group member. Here Karen shares some of her story and motivation to be an Open Door for others.

January is National Mentoring Month. Mentoring youth can be a gateway to healthy relationships with trusted adults and change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Open Doors celebrates mentors that support our youth. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youth #nationalmentoringmonth #mentor

Supporting our youth means identifying supportive and safe resources within our communities for them to get what they need. As resources continue to change or disappear, this is that much more critical. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #community

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This month is an opportunity to increase knowledge and conversations around the harm of human trafficking and the impact this can have on our youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #humantraffickingpreventionmonth #csec

Youth deserve chances to feel safe and seen by the adults in their lives. Here are some tips that can support youth in just that. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Prioritizing youth means prioritizing social justice. Providing opportunities and spaces where youth needs and rights are centered is essential to a just and fair society. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #socialjustice #justice #opportunities

Here are some Marin County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Here are some resources that youth can use for support as needed. As services shrink due to cuts around the country, it is important to know who is still around to provide necessary support to youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #resources #hotlines

We should not underestimate the value of youth voice and autonomy in our communities and society. It is a vital piece of understanding our strengths and needs together. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #autonomy

Context always matters. There is no way to work towards an understanding of anyone or anything without the context. We must address the context. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #contextmatters

Not only do our differences define us but our differences also make us great. Celebrating diversity is valuing the beauty in differences within one another and with our youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #diversity #differences

In this video Open Doors Youth Advisory Council members share the importance of youth voice and messages for providers. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #youthautonomy #powerful

Here are some Lassen County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

May your celebrations be full of connection and community!! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #holidays #celebration

The Open Doors team would like to wish everyone a safe and fulfilling holiday season. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #holidays

Curiosity can be a bridge between respect and relationship, How can we make this actionable and present with our youth?#OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Being present for the youth in our communities is a gift that can be especially resourceful during the holidays. What is one way you are doing that this season? #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #holidays #community #communitysupport

The Open Doors “Train the Trainer” training is in development and will be released early 2027!! Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to train to become a trainer!! Join our newsletter and watch for social media updates. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youth #trainthetrainer #bethechange

Here are some Lake County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Earlier this month, we had the joy of training with the incredible staff at Waking the Village, a Sacramento-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting young parents and youth experiencing homelessness. We’re grateful for the partnership and excited to see these skills in action!

Harm reduction during the holidays can be many things. How do we engage, prioritize listening, promote safety and assist our youth in navigating this time of year? #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #supportyouth #holidays #harmreduction

MiraCosta Community College in Oceanside provides a plethora of resources for students, including basic needs support. Resources include food, diapers, women’s products and counseling support. Amazing supports for youth! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Tia Cochran-Otis , Crystal Blanton and James Freeman had the pleasure of training with MiraCosta College in Oceanside last week. Great team full of knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate youth service adults on campus. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youthvoice #youth #miracostacollege

💬 What’s one way you empower youth to make their own choices? Open Doors encourages youth-centered referrals, supporting youth to feel ownership of their path. Youth need to be seen and heard. #OpenDoorsTraining, #youthsubstanceuse #OpenHeartsOpenDoors. #youth #youthdevelopment #opendoors4youth

Earlier in November, the Open Doors team traveled to Mission Viejo to spend the day training an incredible group of staff from Saddleback College. Thanks for showing up with openness and heart! We can’t wait to hear how you bring these new tools into your daily practice.

The youth of California are just as diverse as the land in which they live. The beauty of California can be seen in the faces of its people. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #California #Diversity #Inclusion

Here are some Kern County statistics on youth substance use from the California Healthy Kids survey. The more we know, the more we can do to support youth. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #kerncounty #california #substanceuse

Thank you to The Northern ACEs Collaborative (NAC) Summit for hosting the Open Doors training as a pre-summit option! What an amazing time with incredible attendees! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #northernCAacessummit #PopulationHealthInnovationLab

Open Doors celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Every person belongs in our community. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #Internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities

Open Doors believes in the inherent human rights of all people, including our youth. Today we uplift the humanity of each person within our interconnected communities. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #Humanrightsday

We are excited to be preparing for the launch of the Train the Trainer program for Open Doors in 2026. Stay tuned for details! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

The Open Doors training is not JUST about training but also about building community. Bringing youth into community also means building it. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #community #communitybuilding #restorativejustice

Authentic relationships open up many possibilities. Maintaining relationships also means being open to navigating barriers and engaging in repair work. Repair is essential. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #relationships #healthyrelationships

Youth deserve chances to feel safe and seen by the adults in their lives. Here are some tips that can support youth in just that. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

The youth deserve us believing in possibilities on their behalf. When we envision opportunities and possibilities for our youth... we teach them how to do the same. Youth deserve to thrive. #opendoorstraining #opendoors #youth #youthautonomy #youthvoice #possibilities #opportunity

Being in community and sharing space with other youth serving adults is amazing. We know that this work can be isolating and taxing on our hearts. Sometimes it is necessary to just share space with others who get it. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Open Doors welcomes our new Senior Trainer, James Freeman, to the team. We are very excited to have him as a trainer for Open Doors and for the forthcoming Train the Trainer training! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

December is Universal Human Rights month. At Open Doors we celebrate the inherent value and worth of all people, including our youth. May this month remind us of how we support our youth by honoring the human rights of all. #OpenDoorsTraining #OpenHeartsOpenDoors #youth #universalhumanrightsmonth

Open Doors team member Alina Sanchez talks about the value of relationship and the role of mentorship. We have an amazing opportunity to support youth in developing who they are becoming. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #mentorship #future #growth

The 5 R’s of Restorative Justice are rooted in the value of relationship. Beverly Title created this model to highlight the strengthening of relationships as a part of Restorative Justice. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #restorativejustice #RJ

Sliding into the weekend with a reminder for mindfulness moments and self-care! Here is a useful visual to aid in releasing the stress of the week through the breath!! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #mindfulness #breathwork #selfcare #BeIntentional

It is a great time to stop, recharge and enjoy the moment. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #recharge #breath

Open Doors is grateful for the communities and individuals we have had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with over this past year. Thank you for all you do. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #holidays

Open Doors Facilitator Kat Besse and Facilitator in Training Grace Wolfman at the Open Doors training with Aspiranet in Modesto last Friday. This is Grace's second time co-facilitating a training with the team. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Special thank you to Aspiranet in Modesto for training with Open Doors and bringing so much compassion and commitment to your work with youth! We really enjoyed our time with you all! #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #modesto

Our curriculum was developed in collaboration with youth and adults that are passionate about providing opportunities for youth wellbeing. The Open Doors community is excited to see more relationships excel. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Increasing access to resources for youth automatically increases opportunities. It is essential that we are working together for the benefit of youth and their ability to thrive. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment

Working with our youth to provide opportunities and increase their voice IS freedom work. #OpenDoorsTraining, #OpenHeartsOpenDoors, #youthvoice #youth #youthdevelopment #angeladavis #freedom