Resources – Prevention Services
BOTVINS LIFESKILLS TRAINING (7TH–12TH GRADE) Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance abuse and violence prevention program that is taught in Tooele County School District’s secondary schools. The LST program has been extensively tested and proven effective at reducing tobacco, alcohol, opioid, and illicit drug use by as much as 80%. It is based on more […]
Direct Services – Prevention Services
Prime for Life-DUI CLASS Prime for Life (18+) and Prime for Life (under 18) Prime for Life is an evidence-based motivational prevention, intervention and pretreatment program specifically designed for people who may be making high-risk choices. This includes but is not limited to impaired driving offenders, college students, and young people charged with alcohol and/or […]
The Science- Prevention Services
Researchers have identified multiple risk and protective factors that are associated with substance misuse and other behaviors that affect the health and success of youth (communitiesthatcare.net). Risk factors are individual, social, and environmental characteristics that increase a person’s chances for developing behavioral and substance use disorders, whereas protective factors may keep them from engaging in […]
Get Involved
What are community coalitions? Community coalitions are comprised of parents, teachers, law enforcement, local businesses, religious leaders, health providers and other community activists who mobilize at the local and national level to make their communities safer, healthier and drug-free. How do coalitions make a difference in communities? Coalition building is a smart strategy that promotes […]
