About the Program
Our Youth Prevention (YP) program helps children and teens build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and make positive choices through evidence-based curriculum delivered in schools, partner sites, and community settings. Serving students in grades K–12, YP fosters personal growth and peer connection through structured group sessions, classroom presentations, and hands-on prevention activities, including health and wellness camps.
In addition to group-based education, YP offers mental health counseling for youth ages 11–19 in Dallas and Tarrant counties, with up to 10 sessions available at no cost. Whether in the classroom or in the community, our team meets youth where they are, supporting them with the knowledge, relationships, and skills they need to live healthy, drug-free lives and reach their full potential.
Evidence-Based Curricula
Our YP program operates in the following counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise.
Sunshine Club
- 10-week program for grades K-5th
- Curriculum-based support group of 5-10 students
- Serves at-risk students (YP Selective)
Youth Connection
- 10-session program for ages 14-19
- Curriculum-based support group of 10-15 students
- Serves high-risk students (YP Indicated)
Life Skills
- 8-15-week program
- 15-30 kids per group
- Serves grades 3rd-8th (YP Universal)
Positive Action
- 8-12 sessions
- 15-30 kids per group
- Serves grades 5th-12th (YP Universal)
Project AIM
- 12-session program
- 15-30 kids per group
- Serves grades 6th-8th
Youth Camps
With Camp L4 (Live, Learn, Laugh, Love) held four times a year for ages 6-12 and Teen Retreats held once a year for ages 13-17, both offer impactful 4-day programs for at-risk youth who currently reside in domestic violence and homeless shelters in Tarrant and Dallas counties.
The camps provide essential support, offering positive experiences that mitigate the health and behavioral impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACE), enhance resilience, and equip youth with vital life skills.
Youth Mental Health Counseling
Are you a parent, school personnel, or authorized adult wanting free counseling for a middle or high school student? The Youth Prevention Counseling Program at Recovery Resource Council provides free counseling for middle and high school students (ages 11–19) who live in or attend school in Dallas or Tarrant counties. Our two full-time licensed counselors mostly meet with students on-campus during the school day or via telehealth, making it easier for youth to get support without the common barriers of transportation, cost, or scheduling.
Parents, caregivers, school personnel, probation officers, and other authorized adults can complete the referral form by selecting Let’s Get Started above. Students 18–19 years old may also complete the form for themselves.
Completing this form does not guarantee services, but it is the first step in exploring how we may be able to help. A member of our team will reach out as soon as possible, but please allow up to 5 business days depending on when your request is received.
Counseling sessions can help youth with:
● Managing stress, anxiety, or depression
● Building healthy coping skills
● Developing tools for anger management
● Addressing substance use concerns
● Academic success and time management
● Processing grief, loss, or trauma
● Establishing healthy relationships
● And more
Please note that our agency is not equipped to respond to emergencies or provide crisis intervention services. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. For suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or substance-related crises, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, where trained counselors are available 24/7 to support you. While our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we are not a crisis or emergency response provider.