Youth Prevention Services
UMADAOP Lucas County has a long history of providing comprehensive, evidence-based, long term community focused prevention programs for children, families and adults.
The programs work with parents, teachers, faith institutions and other community stakeholders geared to provide information dissemination, education, drug-free alternative activities, community-based processes and referrals.
The programs have goals and objectives aimed to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, (ATOD) provide education to help parents set clear expectations and monitor children, teach children how to cope with peer pressure, adopt positive conflict management strategies, and enhance family bonding.
Afterschool & Summer Youth Programs
After school and summer activities are provided to offer evidence based pro-social activities for youth. The after-school and summer programs include recreation and entertainment and personal social development programs, particularly those aimed at educational enhancement, increasing self-esteem and cultural awareness, alcohol and drug avoidance, and helping youth to increase their ability to cope with stress and manage social problems.
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