RAMS-Summer Bridge is an eight-week summer mentoring program for people ages 16 to 20, currently enrolled in or recently graduated from SFUSD high schools. RAMS is the lead agency and is collaborating with Horizons Unlimited, Samoan Community Development Center, Bayview Hunter's Point Foundation for Community Improvement, and the SF Wellness Initiative. The program is funded by Mental Health Services Act, San Francisco Department of Public Health, CBHS. The main location is at Horizons Unlimited (440 Potrero Street, San Francisco, CA 94110), however activities will take place all over the city.  

What is the purpose of RAMS-Summer Bridge 2010?
To promote awareness of psychological well-being and foster interest in the helping professions (social worker, counselor, psychologist, therapist, etc.).

Who can apply?
Youth ages 16 to 20 years old, currently enrolled or recently graduated from SFUSD high schools. 

What will we do each week?
The program will be 4 hours a day, 3 days a week, between June 14th and August 6th, 2010.

There are three major components:

• Meetings at main location: Team-building activities, guest speakers, research on the Internet, mock college applications, and work on final project
• Field trips: Community agencies, university and college campuses, clinics, and graduation outings
• Practicum/project: Live experience/observation in community programs, and final project

• Complete application
• Be selected and invited by RAMS-Summer Bridge 2010 selection committee
• Participate in all activities/visits/practicum and complete final project
• Presentation of final project
• Follow all rules and policies of RAMS-Summer Bridge 2010

• Meet real people representing different cultures in real work situations or presenting their work experience
• Be in different environments and neighborhoods within San Francisco
• Experience the college application process
• Explore career options in the health and human services field
• Daily refreshments
• Certificate of completion
• Final outing
• Stipend

If you have any questions about the Summer Bridge Program, please contact:
Yuka Hachiuma, Coordinator
Phone: (415) 668-5955 ext. 595
Fax: (415) 668-0246

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