This program works with all children regardless of their background to build life skills and healthy habits by sharing Center for Substance Abuse prevention curricula taught in school-based settings and out-of-school time (OST) sites.

Life Skills helps develop and/or strengthen youth’s character development and academic achievement. i.e. self-concept and self-esteem, recognizing and dealing with emotions, dealing with teasing, accepting consequences, and refusing drugs and alcohol.

The duration of the group will depend on the curriculum being taught.

Sessions can last 30 minutes to an hour depending on the curriculum.

Students are not pulled out of their core classes for groups.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be in place with school districts during school and out-of-school time, and
• a parent or guardian must sign and complete consent for youth to participate in the group.