School-Based Prevention
Services:
 For
Students
MECCA’s staff is available to
facilitate a variety of
research-based prevention curriculum
or one-time presentations in schools
to students of all ages. Programs
for students are designed to
increase their knowledge about the
risks of substance use and teach
skills needed to:
- Make healthy decisions
- Communicate effectively
- Identify and achieve goals
- Develop positive friendships
- Resist pressures to use
alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
For Faculty and Staff
Presentations and consultations
for faculty, staff and
administration are available on
topics related to the abuse of
alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs. Examples include:
- Presentations on
the signs and symptoms of
student substance abuse
- How to identify and
refer students who need help
for substance abuse issues
- Data on trends in youth
substance use
- Development of effective
policies to reduce substance
abuse by students
Site-Based Counselors
MECCA Services has a
substance use counselor on
site at City High School and
West High School in Johnson
County and Durant High
School in Cedar County.
These on-site counselors
provide prevention
education, support,
consultation and referral
services to students,
faculty, staff and parents
at the schools they serve.
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