Services provided by this program include:
• Evidence-based, curriculum-based life skills education classes
• Alternative activities for adults and youth
• Presentations for adults or youth on substance abuse issues in their community
• Community networking and collaboration to promote substance abuse prevention
• Referrals for substance abuse prevention and treatment or other social services

Life Skills Education Classes
Youth in grades K-5 are referred to the classes at schools or community sites by family members, teachers, counselors, after-school program directors, treatment centers, or other social service agencies. Trained Prevention Specialists facilitate the 10-week Kids’ Connection curriculum in English or Spanish on the following topics:
• Self-Esteem
• Value Awareness
• Communication
• Anger Management
• Goal Setting
• Healthy Decision Making
• Family and Friends
• Refusal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Chemical Dependency

Alternative Activities
Alternative activities are opportunities to encourage and foster positive peer, family, and community bonding experiences through educational, cultural, recreational, work-oriented, and volunteer service-oriented activities. MYSAP can provide activities and disseminate substance abuse information at community health fairs, cultural events, and work-place events.

Presentations
• Presentations are research-based and age-appropriate for either adults or youth.
• They consist of hands-on activities with comprehensive audience interaction.
Presentations may include the following topics:
• Current Drug Trends (adults only)
• Those Who Host Lose the Most (adults only)
• Tobacco and Alcohol Marketing Towards Youth (adults only)
• The Dangers of Tobacco (adults or youth)
• Alcohol + Youth = Not a Good Mix (adults or youth)

To schedule a presentation, please contact our agency and ask to speak with a Drug Prevention Specialist or click here. Courses are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

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For more information about the Youth Substance Abuse Program at Mosaic Family Services contact [ Program Director ]