• By Forsyth County HHS
• Posted Friday, March 14, 2025

Youth Substance Use Prevention Program

Do you work with youth ages 13-18 or are part of a youth organization? Are you interested in drug prevention education for the youth you work with, provided by our substance use health educator?

You can fill out the interest form for Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services’ Youth Substance Use Prevention Program here: forms.office.com/g/Vb04A4adt3.

The program uses the Safety First prevention education curriculum, developed by Stanford University's REACH Lab. Designed for youth ages 13-18, the program includes 13 lessons on alcohol, opioids/fentanyl, psychedelics, and other drugs, as well as healthy coping strategies, mindfulness, and media literacy. Additional lessons focus on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis prevention. While the curriculum encourages abstinence, it also includes harm reduction strategies and provides scientifically accurate information to empower youth to quit or reduce harm if they are using substances. All resources are free and available online.