384-0132 Designed to provide the services of supervised mentoring by caring and consistent adults to children age 7 to 15 in need of a positive role models, as well as providing support, education and direction to help enrich the lives of all people including children, volunteers and families. Children once in the program are eligible until their senior year in High School. 384-4467 Designed to strengthen family interaction through activity trips, community service, prison trips, and monthly meetings, with information and interaction on various topics. This program is designed for students 13 to 18 years of age and their families.
Membership is open to all interested persons.
The La Junta High School Counseling Center provides a Peer Counseling Program generally made up of 10-15 exceptional students chosen for their unique ability to help others resolve personal or academic concerns. Interpersonal skills are taught and utilized. Seven modules specific to adolescent females are the components used to help develop and strengthen the young women's resilience against the above listed obstacles. East Otero School District provides a complete range of services for students with disabilities, utilizing various service models available for that purpose. In addition to district services, other special services are provided through the Arkansas Valley Board of Cooperative Education Services.