Creating a positive Impact

Michael Salinas has not always been an executive director. Michael spent twenty-nine of his 45 years in and out of institutions, jails, and prisons. If there is anybody that can relate to what these youth are going through its going to be Michael. “I began getting incarcerated at the early age of eleven, I did not have the opportunity enjoy childhood, I didn’t have a chance to go to a school dance, I wasn't able to graduate with my class, and more importantly I wasn't able to receive the love and attention that a child needs at that age. These are not things that I brag about and/or am I proud of however, this is a true story and the harsh reality of where substance use and mental health Issues can take a youth when he/she is not treated for their illness.” Michael is very enthusiastic about his work with the youth, one thing you will always hear him say is, “I want to be able to help these young men and women and do everything I can for them. My hope of doing this is for the simple fact of wanting them not to have to live the life that I once lived.”

Michael Salinas has not always been an executive director. Michael spent twenty-nine of his 45 years in and out of institutions, jails, and prisons. If there is anybody that can relate to what these youth are going through its going to be Michael. “I began getting incarcerated at the early age of eleven, I did not have the opportunity enjoy childhood, I didn’t have a chance to go to a school dance, I wasn't able to graduate with my class, and more importantly I wasn't able to receive the love and attention that a child needs at that age. These are not things that I brag about and/or am I proud of however, this is a true story and the harsh reality of where substance use and mental health Issues can take a youth when he/she is not treated for their illness.” Michael is very enthusiastic about his work with the youth, one thing you will always hear him say is, “I want to be able to help these young men and women and do everything I can for them. My hope of doing this is for the simple fact of wanting them not to have to live the life that I once lived.”