Prestera Health Services

Project Name:

Community Afterschool SUD Prevention Program

Award Received:

$125,000.00

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Award Summary:

Funds are being used to expand youth substance use prevention services for ages 10 to 18 across ten counties in Region 5, an area with elevated risk and limited access to prevention resources. This investment supports evidence-based prevention strategies, including the Icelandic Prevention Model and proven curricula, delivered through structured afterschool programming that strengthens parental involvement, positive peer connections, and youth engagement. Resources enable partnerships with schools, faith-based organizations, and community centers to ensure accessible, culturally responsive programming in rural and underserved communities. By combining regular prevention sessions, leadership development, and family engagement with data-driven evaluation and regional coordination, the initiative builds protective factors, reduces risk behaviors, and promotes healthier, more resilient communities across the region.