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If you live in the bay area and need a place to go for fun activities on Fridays from 3-6pm, the Vietnamese Youth Development Center has just the spot for you. Located at 166 Eddy St., the neighborhood program is intended to be a safe place for youth living in or near the Tenderloin district.
The VYDC is offering a safe place for youngers in the Bay area to spend on Friday afternoons. (Photo credit should read ROMEO GACAD/AFP/Getty Images)
In addition, mental-health counseling is available through the Southeast Asian Mental Health Initiative (SEAMHI), which it’s piloting in conjunction with Friday Hangouts.
While the VYDC was founded by Vietnamese refugees who saw a need for services for the southeast Asian community, its programs are open to all ethnic groups. Since 1978, VYDC has offered programs for 18-24 year olds and youth workforce development programs, among other initiatives.
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