Lassen County~ California ~



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Botvin Life Skills Training (LST)

Is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors.  This comprehensive program provides adolescents and young teens with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations.  This program is done in schools in collaboration with other county agencies.

BRITE Futures

A program using Career Options & Opportunities to illustrate the many facets of career education. The program teaches youth skills such as decision-making, interpersonal relationships, self-evaluation, job seeking, communication, and problem solving.

Prevention Education Groups

An educational program for teens on various topics such as alcohol, drugs, healthy relationships, internet safety, tobacco, and more through workbooks and video curriculum from Human Relations Media.

Prevention Education Group (Parents)

An educational program for parents on teaching life skills to teenagers. This program utilizes the parent curriculum of the Botvin Life Skills Training, and combination of evidenced based curriculums from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website (samhsa.gov.).