Safety Net Program (Drug Prevention & Intervention)
Child & Family Guidance Center recognizes that teens may be dealing with depression, low self esteem, and high-risk behaviors such as: truancy, substance abuse, delinquency, violence, and teen pregnancy.
Through collaboration with schools, the Safety Net team acts as a second set of eyes and ears for school staff and as an important outlet and resource for students.
Services are provided in 28 middle and high school campuses in Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Denton, Plano, and DeSoto Independent School Districts.
Safety Net consists of:
Through collaboration with schools, the Safety Net team acts as a second set of eyes and ears for school staff and as an important outlet and resource for students.
Services are provided in 28 middle and high school campuses in Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Denton, Plano, and DeSoto Independent School Districts.
Safety Net consists of:
Safety Net utilizes a research-based curriculum entitled, "Positive Action," which teaches resiliency and social competency skills including*:
This service model allows Child & Family to maintain our program goals to:
- Communication
- Decision making
- Goal-setting
- Stress & Anger management
- Problem solving
- Resisting peer pressure
This service model allows Child & Family to maintain our program goals to:
- Spread awareness of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and their impacts on health
- Teach positive ways to avoid the use and misuse of substances
- Aid adolescents and their families in finding solutions to life-challenging issues while encouraging and supporting their continued success and healthy decision-making
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During the summer months, Safety Net partners with community organizations to provide prevention programming to youth.
The Safety Net Program is also available for speaking engagements, health fairs, and community fairs.
For questions or information about this program please contact Heidi Whitehill via email utilizing the contact form below.
The Safety Net Program is also available for speaking engagements, health fairs, and community fairs.
For questions or information about this program please contact Heidi Whitehill via email utilizing the contact form below.
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* The curriculum is approved by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
