The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation’s (AVCUF) mission is to empower youth within the community by addressing mental health, physical well-being, and educational excellence through mentorship, service and philanthropy.
Palmdale City Library – Teen Services
Teen reading challenges, homework help, computers/Wi‑Fi, and makerspace‑style events.
The OUTreach Center
The OUTreach Center proudly serves the interests of LGBTQ+ people, their friends, and families living in the Antelope Valley. The Center seeks to achieve equality, understanding, and respect for the diversity of the Antelope Valley LGBTQ+ community while also providing quality support services, events, and professional resources for the development and well-being of individuals and groups.
Palmdale Sheriff’s Youth Activity League
Palmdale YAL offers after-school sports, arts, tutoring, and leadership activities in partnership with community organizations. Youth engage in positive recreation, mentoring, and educational field trips. Programs promote teamwork, confidence, and healthy relationships with caring adults. Activities change seasonally and emphasize safety and engagement.
Olive Support Services
Tutoring & Mentoring
Unlocking potential by equipping students with academic support and vital life skills like social skills, financial literacy, time management, goal setting, and beyond
Asian Youth Center
Has multiple programs for youth in our community. Including the Level Up Next Generation (L.U.N.G.) program. LUNG is a FREE 6 – 8 month course for ages 14 – 24. Paid Internship! Learn about life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, post-secondary education, and job readiness! These skills will make an exceptional resumé!
Key components of the program include: paid internship, resume building, setting boundaries, budgeting, college majors support, workplace adequate, comfortless solution, high school / ged enrollment
For LUNG contact Program Manager: Richard Toled
Email: [email protected]
Or the AYC (Asian Youth Center) at phone: (626)309-0622
Tarzana Treatment Centers – Lancaster
Specializes in integrated care for mental health and substance use disorders (SUD). Provides residential and outpatient treatment specifically for teens and young adults. Includes 12-step meetings, creative expression, and family sessions.
AV Rehab Centers (AVRC)
Provides substance use disorder (SUD) treatment with a specific track for youth outpatient services. Offers medical detoxification and counseling to support long-term sobriety.
Penny Lane Center: Antelope Valley Family Center
They empower hopes and dreams. Their values are commitment, community and collaboration. They welcome all clients regardless of gender, race, age, religion, disability, marital status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Act 4 AV Youth
YouthBuild Charter School of California is a unique charter school that provides participants at Antelope Valley YouthBuild with a free, project-based high school diploma program. job training, counseling, leadership development, and an education that is more relevant to their goals, talents, and daily lives. classroom-based learning and flexible schedule options.