Who We Are
Founded in 1983 Shasta County Chemical People is a non-profit seeking the development of a safe, strong community free from racism, violence, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse.
Our Programs
Our programs are aimed at reducing the amount of at-risk youth in the community by creating positive experiences and relationships for youth.
We desire to see youth and citizens empowered to rise up and live a life free of drug and alcohol abuse.
We believe that youth are the future of our community and that change starts with them. That is why we have four evidence-based programs we run at schools THROUGHOUT Shasta County.
Campuses in Shasta County being impacted by our programs
High schoolers serving as mentors
Middle schoolers being mentored
Students belonging to clubs
Testimonials
“It gives students like me a place to belong.”
FNL Club Member
“As a kid, my family had a lot of troubles. Sometimes I was left alone. I always counted on programs like this to help me find my way through it all. I want to keep these programs alive for kids like me.”
FNL Club Member
“FNL is important to me because, it is one of the few (possible only) programs in my community that helps to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol in students.”
FNL Club Member
“Without FNL, I would never have met the friends I have now.”
Protege
“I would recommend this to a friend because it brings everyone together.”
Protege
“I have been able to experience kids breaking out of their shells and becoming more comfortable with others.”
Mentor
“The best part is getting to connect with somebody you normally wouldn’t and try to become part of their life and somebody they can trust. It was also great to be able to talk about things in a group that you know you can trust.”
Mentor
“Mentoring allows us to meet new people and at the same time learn more about leadership and different problems in our community.”
Mentor
The best part of mentoring is: “Being able to talk about how you feel to someone trustworthy and you get to have fun.”
Protege
“I get to take action in my community and change it for the better.”
FNL Club Member
Meet the team
Betty Cunningham
Executive Director
Cindy Diezsi
Mentoring Coordinator
Cathy Grindstaff
A Sobering Choice Coordinator
Tiffany Boone
Friday Night Live Coordinator