San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services' Prevention Team provides a framework for collaborative county-wide prevention of substance abuse and its related problems by engaging families, neighborhoods, and communities to promote safe and healthy environments through the following strategies:
- Information dissemination and media advocacy
- Education and skill building
- Alternative activities
- Problem identification and referral
- Community based processes
- Environmental and policy development
Our programs:
Friday Night Live: In over 30 school sites across the County, Friday Night Live offers a youth development framework for building the capacity of youth, in grades 4th-12th, to reduce substance use, and promote positive lifestyles.
Drug-Free Communities: In San Luis Obispo County, most cities and towns have established youth and prevention coalitions making up the Prevention Alliance. This alliance provides community support for prevention events, education, and needs assessment.
General Prevention: Our team coordinates public events such as Red Ribbon Week, 3-D Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, and Recovery Happens Month, along with providing in-services, training, and education throughout the County.
Outreach Programs: As part of the County's Preventive Health Grants, our staff are co-located in community centers in San Miguel and Oceano to provide parenting education, substance abuse information, and activities for families.
School Counseling and Prevention: In partnership with several County school districts, Drug and Alcohol Services provides on-site prevention counseling for youth referred by site faculty.
HIV Outreach and Prevention: As part of a federal grant, and in partnership with the Public Health Department, DAS is engaged in ongoing outreach and education for local communities and high risk individuals in need of information and support regarding the transmission and contraction of HIV, Hepatitis and other health issues related to alcohol and other drug use. |