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Attachment 5 THE CITY OF __ fit; Youth �u �r iii i ttI 'ui■■rl� Commission Minutes LEASANTON_� Operations Service Center — 3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton, CA March 11, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Review and Allocate Community Grant Funds in the Youth Category for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Ms. Thomas reviewed with commissioners the application process for the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Community Grant Program advising that a total of seven applications have been received in the Youth Category with a total $40,000 budgeted for allocation between the seven applications. Chairperson Jain opened the meeting for scheduled presentations at 6:14 p.m. Hively / Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety and Depression — Kelly O'Laque Dulka — thanked the commission for considering Hively's request for funding and provided information about mental health issues and the signs of anxiety and depression being experienced by youth and especially teens. Ms. Dulka commented on the increase in teen suicides and how Hively started providing services to help during these difficult times. She advised that Hively is looking to address anxiety, depression and mental health issues by providing community forums and workshops for teens, parents, and educators. Ms. Dulka informed Commissioner Piergrossi that the Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety and Depression program is a new program for Hively. Commissioner Mokashi discussed with Ms. Dulka the structure of the workshops. Ms. Dulka noted that the intent is to be able offer resources that will be beneficial to all who participate in the program. Commissioner Chang was advised by Ms. Dulka that the success of the program will be measured by responses received from attendees and learning what they have been able to gain from the workshops. Youth Commission Minutes March i !, 2020 Page I