About the Program
Our Youth Prevention (YP) program delivers evidence-based prevention curricula to youth in schools and partner sites, including educational and interactive presentations and activities throughout the community, health and wellness camps, and adolescent mental health counseling services. YP strives to empower youth with education and skills to help them lead healthy, drug-free lives, succeed in school, and develop to their full potential.
Our staff facilitate four different evidence-based prevention curricula to students in K-12th grade. Each program is designed to empower youth with knowledge and skills for making healthy choices. We also provide free interactive, educational presentations and activities throughout the community on a variety of drug prevention/education topics. In addition, up to 10 counseling sessions can be provided to students, ages 12-19, in Dallas and Tarrant counties at no cost.
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)
Ground Zero West
- 10-session program for ages 14-19
- Curriculum-based support group of 10-15 students
- Serves high-risk students (YP Indicated)
Project Ascent
- 8-15-week program
- 15-30 kids per group
- Serves grades 3rd-8th (YP Universal)
Ground Zero East
- 8-12 sessions
- 15-30 kids per group
- Serves grades 5th-12th (YP Universal)
Youth Camps
With Camp L4 (Live, Learn, Laugh, Love) held four times a year for ages 6-12 and Teen Retreats held twice 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.
