Prevention Workshops
For middle schools, high schools, and youth groups
We offer workshops in person throughout Ventura County and nearby Los Angeles and Santa Barbara communities. Interactive digital activities are also available. In Ventura County, some workshops may be available at no cost thanks to funding from the Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, Substance Use Services. Availability of free workshops depends on current funding and scheduling capacity.
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VAPE & MARIJUANA PREVENTION GAME
Popular with students and teachers alike
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In this fun interactive workshop, participants play in teams, and compete for points. Topics include vaping, nicotine, marijuana, and youth brain development. Adaptable for middle or high school students and between 25 - 50 minutes.
ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION GAME
Like the above with different topics
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Another favorite workshop with a game played in teams, making it a fun session filled with important information about alcohol and other drugs, including prescription medications and opioids. Middle or high school versions adaptable between 30 - 60 minutes.
VAPE, ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA & OTHER DRUG PREVENTION GAMES
Combination games - and/or request new topics and formats
Our most popular high school workshop combines the above topics in one session. Our growing question library also allows us to create new games and customize them by adding new topics. In addition to our jeopardy-type game board, we have a Spin-the-Wheel game, Moonshot - a race to the moon, and other formats to change things up. Sessions between 45 - 90 minutes.
BRITE WORLD 3-D A student favorite!
BRITE World comes to life on your students’ Chromebooks, laptops, or computer lab stations—no special equipment needed.
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Participants join as avatars to tackle prevention-themed quizzes, puzzles, and challenges as they search for animals & creatures on BRITE ISLAND, hunt for treasure on the PIRATE SHIP, dance at the SCI-FI Festival, conduct experiments in the LABORATORY, and more! They can play individually or compete in teams. Sessions typically run 30–90 minutes. Learn More
MIND OVER MATTER:
Making Smart Choices about Substance Use
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​Our newest workshop educates middle school students on the dangers of vaping, drugs & alcohol, while also promoting healthy coping skills and alternatives. Students engage in pairs or small groups promoting discussion that includes information about the developing brain and addiction.
HEALTHY COPING SKILLS /STRESS MANAGEMENT
Created at the request of many youth & young adults
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​We added this workshop at the request of many students seeking support in managing their stress and anxiety without drugs or alcohol. The includes educational information, conversation, exercises and awareness of resources available to them. When time allows they can make a touchstone or other special item to remind and encourage them on their journey.
MEDIA, MARKETING & YOUR MIND
Prevention & Modern Media Literacy
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​With the constant stream of messaging in our lives today, it is more important than ever for young people learn to think critically about the information they are receiving and how they are being influenced. We facilitate a discussion that includes education about vaping, marijuana, the tobacco industry and social media.
YOUTH ADVOCACY
A stand alone workshop or an advocacy project springboard
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In this workshop we discuss what advocacy is and explore a variety of opportunities and tools available to youth. Participants explore their own interests in topics and mediums and see examples of projects by other young people. If they will be doing projects, we can help with developing their plan and getting a good start. Learn More
