Direct Services – Prevention Services

Prime for Life-DUI CLASS

Prime for Life is an evidence-based program that helps people make safer choices about alcohol and drugs.

Who It’s For:

Adults and teens at risk
People charged with alcohol or drug offenses
College students who drink or use drugs

Format:

16-hour course offered every other month
Lecture style with group discussions
Includes a workbook for notes and activities
Classes are held at the Tooele County Health Department

Goal: Change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors about alcohol and drug use

Completion: Participants receive a certificate after passing the post-test

To Register:

Schedule an appointment to meet with prevention staff. At this meeting, you will complete a questionnaire and pay the $200 class fee. This MUST be done before the first day of class. Visit this link to schedule an appointment: tooeleprevention.setmore.com.

Call 435-277-2476 with questions about the class or how to register. If you are under 18, please email preventionservices@tooeleco.gov.

2025 PRIME FOR LIFE CLASS DATES

January 27-30 from 5pm-9pm

March 24-27 from 5pm-9pm

May 19-22 from 5pm-9pm

August 4-7 from 5pm-9pm

October 6-9 from 5pm-9pm

December 1-4 from 5pm-9pm

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

Tooele Prevention Services works with Prevent Child Abuse Utah (PCAU) to teach K–6 students in Tooele County about staying safe from abuse. The program helps kids recognize, prevent, and report abuse through age-appropriate lessons, videos, and activities. Jr. and Sr. High School presentations, as well as parent and teacher trainings, are also available upon request. Find out more at: https://pcautah.org/

To request this training please call or e-mail Natalie Heiner at natalie.heiner@tooeleco.gov or call 435-277-2477.

Prevent Child Abuse Utah

Find out more about Prevent Child Abuse Utah at https://pcautah.org/

Request Training

To request this training please call or e-mail Natalie Heiner at natalie.heiner@tooeleco.gov or call 435-277-2477.

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QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING

Program Name: QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer)
Purpose: Teach 3 simple steps anyone can use to help prevent suicide
Cost: Free
What You’ll Learn:
- How to recognize warning signs and risk factors of suicide
- How to talk with someone who may be at risk
- How to connect them with help and resources
Who Can Attend: Anyone age 12 and older
Goal: Give people the skills and confidence to help save lives.

Request QPR Training

Please contact Stacy Smart at 435-277-2478 or email stacy.smart@tooeleco.gov to request a training.

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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Program Type: Skills-based training

Focus: Mental health and substance use issues

What You’ll Learn:

How to identify signs of mental illness and substance use disorders
How to understand and respond to those signs
How to offer initial help and support to someone in need or in crisis

Duration: 8 hours

Request Mental Health First Aid Training

Contact 435-277-2476 or email preventionservices@tooeleco.gov for more information or to organize a training.

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GUIDING GOOD CHOICES

Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based parenting workshop for parents of kids ages 9-14.

Purpose: Teaches parenting skills and communication

Cost: Free

What You’ll Learn:

How to set clear rules and consequences
How to manage anger in a healthy way
How to help kids say no to peer pressure while keeping their friends
Giving children age-appropriate responsibilities

Schedule: Weekly 2-hour sessions for 5 weeks

Extras: Dinner and childcare may be included

Sign Up for Guiding Good Choices

For questions, please call 435-277-2476 or email PreventionServices@Tooeleco.gov

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