TRACE Care Team

Resource coordination and connection

This community-based program is a partnership between the YMCA’s Social Impact Center, Empower Youth Network, and King County.

In case of an emergency, always call 911.

Please contact the 988 Lifeline for immediate assistance if you are experiencing:

Thoughts of suicide
A mental health crisis
Substance use concerns
Any other form of emotional distress

The TRACE team is available to:

Connect families to resources and compassionately guide through the process (including but not limited to food, housing, financial, etc.).
Refer families to supportive behavioral health services, including Youth Peer and Parent Peer Partners.
Refer families to the Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS).
Support families in connecting to resources, building community, and strengthening engagement in the Snoqualmie Valley.

If you need connection to resources or support, please contact the EYN Community Resource Coordinator below that fits your family’s service area and primary language.

M’Liss Moon

Youth Resilience and Community Resources Manager

Language: English
Service areas: Families and youth in the Riverview and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts
Contact information available below in M’Liss’ bio

Yareli Ruiz

Family Connection Coordinator

Language: Spanish
Service areas: Families and youth in the Riverview and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts
Contact information available below in Yareli’s bio

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

RESOURCES

M’Liss Moon

Youth Resilience and Community Resources Manager

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Yareli Ruiz

Family Connection Coordinator

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Are you in crisis? Get help immediately. Call the 24-Hour Crisis Line at 1-866-427-4747.

Do you need additional help finding resources? Click below for an interactive guide.

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M’Liss Moon

Youth Resilience and Community Resources Manager

M’Liss Moon is excited to join the EYN team as the Youth Resilience and Community Resources Manager. Originally from Colorado, M’Liss found her way to Washington and the Snoqualmie Valley area in the mid 90’s and has loved it ever since. Her background in psychology and massage therapy lead her to open Main St. Massage, a health and wellness center in Duvall in 2001. After her daughters entered the world, M’Liss continued to volunteer in the community serving 12 years on the City of Carnation Planning Board, initiating the PTSA at the Riverview Learning Center, and most recently serves at the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Chair on the PTSA Council at the Riverview School District.

M’Liss is passionate about promoting a healthy, thriving Snoqualmie Valley community. Currently residing in Carnation, the Moon family, when not learning and working are often found out walking, hiking and enjoying nature.

mliss@empoweryouthnetwork.org

(425) 998-6393

Yareli Ruiz

Family Connection Coordinator

Yareli Ruiz is elated to be a part of the Empower Youth Network team as a Family Connection Coordinator for Snoqualmie Valley School District and Riverview School District.

She is originally from Mexico City and moved to the United States at age 12. Her immigrant background has motivated her to help limited resource and language barrier families throughout the community. She has been involved in youth programs for 15 years from Spanish teaching, to tutoring, to after school programs. She holds a very extensive knowledge on child development through her educational background. With her abilities, willingness and personal experiences Yareli’s goal is to reach and connect with English learner families and youth to provide support and information of resources around our community. She is passionate about youth success, and believes that everyone deserves to be treated equally and with respect. In Yareli’s free time she enjoys hiking, biking with my family and friends, listening to music, dancing and gardening.

yareli@empoweryouthnetwork.org

(919) 908-5657