CCSA Substance Use Prevention Education

Empowering Students, Parents, and Faculty

We believe that education is the key to prevention. Our substance use prevention programs provide students, parents, and faculty with the knowledge and tools to make informed choices, foster resilience, and create a culture of support. Delivered by Jewish individuals with lived experience in addiction, our evidence-based presentations are tailored by grade level to ensure age-appropriate, impactful learning.

Student Programs

Our interactive programs educate students on the risks of substance use while equipping them with the skills to make safe, informed decisions. Each session is thoughtfully designed to meet students where they are, providing relatable insights and real-life perspectives. Our materials and content are tailored to meet the social and emotional needs of the students based on where they are developmentally.

Pre-High School Programs (Grades 5-8)

• Understanding the risks and dangers of substance use
• Protecting brain development during childhood and adolescence
• Building resilience and healthy coping strategies
• Learning to navigate peer pressure and make healthy choices

Grade-Specific Focus

• 5th Grade: Exploring resilience and coping skills
• 6th Grade: Introduction to substances and their effects
• 7th Grade: A closer look at nicotine, marijuana, and alcohol
• 8th Grade: Self-care, managing stress, and preparing for transitions

High School Programs (Grades 9-12)

• How addiction develops and ways to prevent it
• Strengthening decision-making and impulse control
• Managing stress and anxiety through healthy coping mechanisms
• Making empowered choices and providing support

Grade-Specific Focus

• 9th Grade: Understanding drug trends and marketing tactics
• 10th Grade: Hands-on experience demonstrating the effects of impairment
• 11th Grade: Addressing students’ concerns and exploring process addictions
• 12th Grade: Preparing for post-high school life and employing harm reduction strategies

Parent & Faculty Programs

Supporting students in making healthy choices starts with informed and engaged adults. Our parent and faculty programs provide:

• Insights into current drug trends and commonly used paraphernalia
• Tools to recognize and address substance use concerns
• Effective communication strategies to foster open dialogue
• Proactive approaches to prevention and early intervention

At CCSA, we are committed to partnering with schools, families, and communities to safeguard the well-being of our youth.

For more information, please email CCSA@ohelfamily.org or click here.