What is Prevention?

Prevention Services of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. provides a range of programs and services designed to help prevent problems associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and promote healthier choices for a safer community. Area schools, businesses community and faith groups have all benefited from these programs and services. Programs use techniques and strategies that are proven effective in developing protective factors in youth, families, and communities. Protective factors promote healthy choices as an alternative to drug use. Prevention programs are age appropriate, culturally sensitive, and based on current research and include:

Youth, Family, and Community Prevention Programs
Community Building and Technical Assistance
Experiential (Interactive) Education Activities
Substance Abuse Education Training
Health Awareness Campaigns
Life Skills Education
Policy Change
Evidence-Based or Best Practice Model Programs

Evidence-Based or Best Practice Model Programs

For Parents

For Youth

For Adults

Training and Workshops

Our trained facilitators are also available for fee based training and workshops customized to meet the needs of business professionals, teachers, faith leaders, and other groups interested in an interactive educational experience. Programs can be delivered on-site for your convenience or enhanced with our Alpine Tower Experience or Low Challenge Course Program.

Community Strategic Planning
Signs, Symptoms and What You Can Do to Prevent Substance Abuse
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
Communication Essentials
Leadership Development
Stress Management
Anger Management

National Campaigns

National campaigns are times for everyone to join together for a common cause to promote awareness and educate others.

For more information on prevention, check out these websites:

For more information on substance use and mental health treatment services,
visit Coastal Horizons Center or call 910-343-0145.