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Youth First’s mission is to reduce substance abuse by providing research proven prevention and early intervention programs for youth and their families. 

All of Youth First’s programs are recognized by the U.S. Health Department’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as model programs or are based on research proven principles which SAMHSA considers effective for preventing substance abuse.

Youth First, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization based in Evansville, Indiana and serves Southwest Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. Youth First is governed by a Board of Directors and funded by charitable donations, grants, and fees for services.

Phone Number
812-421-8336

E-mail Address
Info@youthfirstinc.org

Mailing Address
PO Box 3897
Evansville, IN  47737-3897

Office Location
In the Mulberry Center building:  414 SE Fourth St., Evansville, Indiana

    • Look for the Youth First sign at the intersection of Fourth & Oak streets
    • Follow the small sidewalk to the Youth First entrance at the west end of the Mulberry Center building

President & CEO
Parri O. Black

Finance & Administration Director
Elaine Webb

Development Director
TBA

Program Director
Sidney Hardgrave

Lead Program Coordinator
Laura Wathen

Program Coordinators
Cindy Bathauer
Denise Schultz
Jeff Wortman

Finance and Administrative Assistant
Trina Carlisle


Clinical Supervisor of Social Workers
Davi Stein

School Social Workers

Catholic Diocese, Posey & Warrick Counties:

Laura Arrick, MSW:  New Harmony School & Mt. Vernon High School
Kathy Baker, MSW, LCSW:  Castle Sr. and Jr. High Schools
Deena Bodine, MSW, LCSW: Mater Dei High School
Mary Ruth Branstetter, MSW, LCSW:  Holy Redeemer School
Elizabeth Christmas, MSW, LCSW:  North Posey
Valorie Dassel, MSW, LCSW:  Mater Dei High School
Kate Murray, MSW; Resurrection, Evansville Day School & Signature School
Alice Munson, MSW:  Corpus Christi, Holy Spirit, and Westside Catholic Schools
Lauren Settles, MSW:  St. Ben’s, Holy Rosary, and St. Theresa Schools
Donna Wolter, LCSW:  Memorial High School

Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation

Pam Ballard, MSW:  Howard Roosa
Morgan Land, MSW:  Harrison
Amy Powers , MSW: Highland
Danielle Simpson, MSW: Stringtown, and Thompkins
Lisa Calhoun, MSW:  Cynthia Heights, Helfrich Park, and Tekoppel
CheaRon Darrett, MSW: Caze & McGary
Laura Edwards, MSW:  Reitz
Dena Embrey, MSW:  Delaware
Sherry Fisher, MSW, LCSW:  North
Angela Fleck, MSW:  Dexter & Harper
Samantha Potts, MSW: SACD
Tanice Hughes, MSW:  Central
Vicki Kirkman, MSW. LSW:  Glenwood
Angela Mason, MSW:  Oak Hill & Vogel
Teresa Mercer, MSW:  LCSW, Henry Reis
Dianna Miller, MSW:  Daniel Wertz, Perry Heights, & West Terrace
Pat Pricher, LCSW:  Evans
Laura Keys, MSW:  Washington
Sasha Sabel, MSW:  Bosse
Theresa Schneider, MSW:  Hebron, Plaza Park & Stockwell
Natalie Stenftenagel, MSW: Scott
Sarah Stuart, MSW: Fairlawn and Lodge

 

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