Prevention

Education and Outreach

Programs for the Community

PREVENTION SERVICES programs are designed to help prevent and reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse by:

Educating people about the risks of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use BEFORE problems occur.

Helping parents strengthen positive family management skills to reduce the risk of their children using alcohol or other drugs.

Working with area schools, churches and employers to conduct workshops that help people learn about risk factors which might trigger the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

Helping those who are at risk of alcohol and drug problems learn to deal with life's challenges without alcohol or other drugs.

PREVENTION SERVICES offers programs and workshops for parents to help strengthen their parenting skills and prevention techniques. Topics include:

Developing Capable Young People.

Building Resilient Children

Talking With Your Kids About Alcohol and Other Drugs

positive Discipline

Related discussion topics can also be tailored to meet the needs and interests of your group.  Workshops can be held at school, church, business or other location.

PREVENTION SERVICES works closely with Dorchester County Schools by sponsoring:

Programs to teach young people how to resist pressures to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Support groups for at-risk students where problems and issues can be shared.

Youth leadership training to provide skills in conflict resolution, communication.

PREVENTION SERVICES seeks to improve the quality of life for all area residents by:

Leading discussions and workshops to educate the community about alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse issues.

Coordinating the Dorchester Community Partnership to design a community-wide approach to prevention.

Working with various agencies and community coalitions to ensure that prevention services are provided to all county residents.