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Prevention Connections

A comprehensive program available to individual schools or districts. It is designed to meet specific needs relating to alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling prevention education and intervention services. Prevention Connections can assign CASAC staff to a school/district to provide an array of prevention and intervention services.

Consultation

Topics include School ATOD/Gambling Policies, Intervention Services, Youth Training/Involvement Opportunities, Environmental Approaches, Prevention Education Services (including all programs and services listed in this catalog), Parent Education & Resources, Student-driven, Peer-led Prevention Activities, Positive Alternatives & Support Groups. Consultations with faculty, administration, students and parents are offered.

Rates (sessions/hours vary): $50 per hour

Intervention Services

Confidential alternatives for helping adolescents, ages 12–21, who may demonstrate high-risk behaviors associated with substance abuse. We offer accurate, interactive education, support, assistance and guidance for those who need it. Intervention Services build on the findings of other successful prevention programs by using interventions that are effective in reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors. Intervention Services can be planned and developed based on the individual needs of school district and students engaged in the process. Program options include:

  • Information & Referral (I&R): Confidential alcohol, other drug & gambling screening, information dissemination, prevention education, individual and/or group education sessions, parent involvement components, referral and follow-up. Plans and development are arranged by the CASAC staff assigned to the program, school representatives and/or referral sources. Fee structure: At a CASAC office (Jamestown or Dunkirk): $20.00 per session up to 5 sessions. At a school location: $50.00 per session up to 5 sessions.
  • Teen Intervene (TI): An intensive, individualized intervention for teens 12–21 experiencing mild to moderate problems associated with alcohol or other drug use and/or other high risk behaviors. TI integrates stages of change theory, motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral steps to help teens reduce and ultimately eliminate chemical use & high risk behavior. It includes 2 sessions for the adolescent and 1 session for parents/guardians that is not required but highly recommended. Fee structure: at a CASAC office (Jamestown or Dunkirk) approximately $20.00 per session up to 3 sessions. At a school location: $50.00 per session up to 3 sessions.
  • Choices & Consequences (C&C): A selective/indicated prevention program for youth at risk of problem behaviors such as substance abuse, gambling, delinquency, school drop-out, and violence. It is a comprehensive alcohol and other drug awareness program that integrates small-group work and life skills training models. It is designed to modify known risk factors and enhance protective factors across multiple domains. Content areas include the harmful effects of alcohol and other drug use and abuse, the disease concept of addiction and related issues, and the risk and protection framework. Skill development topics include positive social competency skills (decision-making, communication, and interpersonal relationships), personal improvement skills (self-esteem building & goal setting) and mood management skills (stress and anger management, coping skills) and personal control skills (refusal/resistance, assertiveness, understanding peer influence, conflict resolution). C&C is implemented in six 2-hour sessions. Fees vary depending on circumstances. Call for more information.
  • Educational Low-Risk Support Groups: Confidential, on-site group facilitation with education and support related to substance abuse issues. This service can be utilized with a variety of audiences. Some topics include Children of Alcoholics (COA), Out-of-School Suspension (OSS), Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), victims of domestic violence and other targeted groups. Group size is limited to 6–10 participants. Groups usually meet once per week for 8–10 weeks. Fee structure: $400–$500 per group at a school location. Can be negotiated for a CASAC location.