Substance Use Prevention 

The Substance Use Prevention Services (SUPS) provides evidence-based prevention services to reduce the alcohol rates and the non-medical use of prescription drugs amongst 6th-12th graders in the service area.

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Service Area: Elk Grove Township, Hanover Township, Palatine Township, and Schaumburg Township

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Direct services include:

• Implementing an evidence-based curriculum in middle and/or high schools in the service area 

• Implementing two communication campaigns addressing the contributing factors related to past 30-day alcohol use and youth vaping prevention. 

• Recruiting schools to participate in the 2020 Illinois Youth Survey (IYS)

• Creating a Youth Advisory Council (YAC)comprised of students in District 211

• Conducting two activities that focus on alcohol and opioid misuse prevention during SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week

• Raising awareness on local drug take-back programs (DEA’s Drug Take Back Day)

• Developing a resource guide, approved by YAC members

 

 

For more information on the SUPS grant initiatives, contact:

Michelle Barron, Manager of Substance Use Prevention Services at michelleb@kennethyoung.org 

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