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.
