2. Who, What, Where, Why, When…
UCAYA is non-profit organization in the Upstate area of South Carolina
comprised of multidisciplinary professionals seeking to improve the health
of adolescents and young adults.
UCAYA was formally organized in 2014 over a cup of coffee.
 Michael Guyton, M.D.
 Deanna Hiott, MSN, RN, MUSC Doctoral Student
 Sabrena O’Connor, BHA

3. UCAYA’s Mission:
To bridge the gap in adolescent and young
adult services and information by educating
and empowering patients, families, practices
and communities with evidence based
knowledge, clinical education and support.

4. UCAYA’s Vision:
To streamline access to health information,
heath care services and preventive
resources
for adolescents and young adults
in the Upstate of South Carolina.

5. UCAYA Raising Awareness
Mental Health - Depression/Suicide/Self-
mutilation/Eating Disorders/Anxiety
Sexual activities/Teen Pregnancy/Abortion/Teen
Parenthood
Tobacco/Drugs/Alcohol/Substance abuse
Social Media - Cyber Bulling/Teasing
Abuse - Physical, Sexual, & Verbal
Violence

6. The Goal…E2C2
To better serve our adolescents and young
adults we must:
providers,
communities, families and teens
resources and
services
We invite you to partner with us to improve
AYA health in the Upstate!

7. Contact
Information
Email: ucayaofsc@gmail.com
Educational Wiki:
http://UCAYA.wikispaces.com
Website: UCAYA.org (in development)