The Opportunity Youth program offers support for grieving teens/young adults between the ages of 16-24. Tu Nidito provides a safe, secure environment in which teens and young adults may share and explore their experiences of loss. Tu Nidito offers no therapy or counseling.

A major value of support groups is consistency. I agree to make attendance a priority. If my attendance becomes inconsistent, I understand that I may be asked to close from group and to return when I am able to make a commitment to consistency. If an absence is unavoidable, I agree to let the Group Coordinator know, 322-9155 or [email protected], as far in advance as possible.

Confidentiality is based on all participants’ basic right to privacy. It provides the emotional safety necessary for sharing experiences.

a) I understand the importance of confidentiality and agree to keep information and experiences shared in group in the strictest of confidence.

b) The staff and facilitators of Tu Nidito hold the information that we give about our lives or hear from other participants as strictly confidential, except when bound by law in situations where they have concern about suicide, physical or sexual abuse, or any life threatening behaviors.

I understand the importance of safety in a support group. I agree to abstain from the use of alcohol or mind/mood altering substances before group.

Tu Nidito clients have an opportunity for a fair hearing for grievances arising from the delivery of services including but not limited to ineligibility determination, service reduction, suspension, termination or quality of service. If you have a grievance, please contact Tu Nidito Executive Director, Liz McCusker at 322-9155. Additionally, you may contact Pima County Outside Agency as we receive partial funding for our services from the county.

As a courtesy to other members of the group and in order to fully participate in the evening’s activities, participants are asked to arrive online to group no later than 1:00 pm. We acknowledge that there are circumstances beyond our control that will occasionally contribute to arriving to group late.

I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Tu Nidito and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action, of whatever kind or nature, either in law or equity, which may hereafter arise from the participation in any program, service, project, activity or event sponsored, managed, arranged, or promoted by, or otherwise affiliated or associated with Tu Nidito.

I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges Tu Nidito from any liability or claim that I may have against Tu Nidito with respect to any bodily or other injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from our participation. I also understand that Tu Nidito does not assume any responsibility or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including, but not limited to, medical, health, or disability insurance, in the event of injury, illness, death, or property damage.

The undersigned hereby gives permission to receive services from Tu Nidito and participate in any and all activities, including transportation.

The undersigned understands that occasionally accidents occur and that participants may sustain serious personal injury as a consequence thereof. Knowing the risks, nevertheless, the undersigned hereby agrees to assume those risks and to hold harmless Tu Nidito, its employees, Board of Directors and volunteers from any and all liability, claims for personal injury and/or property damage, costs, expenses, and damages arising out of or connected in any way with my involvement with Tu Nidito. Further, the undersigned acknowledges that Tu Nidito accepts no responsibility for the loss, damage or theft of personal property.

I expressly understand and agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that the Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release.