Other Programs: Multicultural Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program

The Multicultural Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program was established to disseminate information about, and provide education in, substance abuse prevention to the culturally diverse populations of Dallas County. The goal of the program is to prevent substance abuse by building positive attitudes, values, behaviors and skills. The target population is at-risk adolescents between the ages of 4 and 13 years and their families that are experiencing problems relating to behaviors that have caused concern in the home and community.

Services provided by this program include:

Crisis intervention
Psychological and chemical substance use assessment
Alternative activities for adults and youth
Translation and interpretation for social services facilitation
Community networking to promote substance abuse prevention
Referrals for substance abuse prevention and treatment

Within this Program is the Multicultural Education Program (MEP), an 8 to 10 week classroom based curriculum series that provides insight and education to adolescents and families about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Our Prevention Specialists are responsible for mentoring these youth as well as engaging them in entertaining and educational activities.

The goals of these classes are to gain skills in:

Decision Making
Refusal Skills
Anger Management
Chemical Dependency
Value Awareness
Changes
Family and Friends
Problem Solving
Goal Setting
Healthy Choices
Communication
Self-Esteem

Presentations have hands-on activities with comprehensive audience interaction. Referrals for the Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program can be made by treatment centers, schools, those who are part of the Juvenile Justice System, other social service agencies and family members. To schedule a presentation, please contact our agency and ask to speak with a Drug Prevention Specialist. Courses are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
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Saturday, March 6, 2010

For more information about the Youth Substance Abuse Program at Mosaic Family Services contact [ Program Director ] Please click here for a Multicultural Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program brochure.
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