Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Services

Background

Strategies for Change Prevention Program educates and averts individuals from engaging in behaviors which may lead to unhealthy lifestyles and the need for future treatment. To this end, Strategies for Change provides a series of educational classes in the community, alternative drug-free activities, youth mentoring, as well as specialized presentations, referrals, and information dissemination.

Strategies for Change youth counselors and prevention specialists work hand-in-hand to provide an array of prevention and treatment services on-site and at select schools within Sacramento County. Specialized presentations, referrals, and information dissemination are provided upon request. Community organizations interested in Strategies for Change prevention services are encouraged to contact the Youth Services Program Manager.

Goal

To educate, support and encourage youth to think about their actions and to become aware that the choices they make affect their future.

Eligibility

Youth (12-18) interested in developing strategies for addressing the stresses of adolescence, or any school or organization seeking substance abuse prevention or life skills development services.

Services

Strategies for Change educates, supports and encourages adolescents to think about their actions and to become aware that the choices they make affect their future. Strategies for Change utilizes curriculum-based prevention programs designed to meet a variety of community needs. Strategies for Change works with schools and community groups to provide fun and motivational youth activities. Two such groups are Colorguard and Hip-Hop Dance Club—both facilitated by Strategies for Change Youth Services on the Galt High campus. Mentoring is a mainstay throughout Strategies for Change prevention efforts.