RESCUE YOUTH

SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAM

The Rescue Youth Program aims to prevent youth involvement in drugs, alcohol, gangs, and other self-destructive/unhealthy activities. The Rescue Youth Program is delivered in schools, local shelters and community centers, after school and summer programs. The community-based program utilizes evidence-based curriculum for youth ranging from 6 to 18 years old and delivers youth and adult presentations that range from 30 minutes to an hour depending on your organization's schedule. Our staff is able to provide customized presentations on a variety of topics according to your needs, as well as offer your youth program workshops, presentations or training on specific topics. Youth Presentation topics offered: Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drug prevention and awareness information, self-esteem building, decision making skills, social skills building, effective communication skills, anti-bullying information, and stress management skills.

Adult Presentation topics offered: Current drug trends and ways to identify potential drug use, Opioid Crisis info, Communication with your child, and Stress management.

Events are planned throughout the school year and summer months to engage communities, collaborate with community partners, and promote the "no-use" message. Our team also participates in planned community events as an opportunity to share information about the Rescue Youth Program. Events include Kick Butts Day, Red Ribbon Weeks, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, Parent Nights, Health Fairs and other community events.

We make a difference through:

Character Education Groups

Skill Building Methods
Peer Bonding Activities
Trusted Adult Support
Community Engagement Events

If you are interested in scheduling the Rescue Youth Program at your site or next event please email us at rescueyouth@changehappenstx.org.

Afterschool Program:

Details Coming Soon!

Bright Minds Thrive Summer Program:

Change Happens' Bright Minds Thrive summer program welcomes youth who attended Blackshear Elementary during the 2021-2022 school year who were in the 3rd , 4th or 5th grades.

Program Dates: July 5th -29th

The program was designed to provide youth enrichment activities during the summer months to deter involvement in drugs, alcohol, gangs, and other self-destructive/unhealthy activities. The program open Monday-Friday at 7am to offer the following:

Breakfast, lunch, & Snack

Kid’s University at University of Houston
Weekly Careers At A Glance: visiting and learning about local businesses
Overnight Camping at a Campsite
Weekly Field Trips
Monthly Community Service Projects
“Monthly Parent Linkage” to Resource Meeting
Youth Prevention Education Sessions
Weekly Activities: Dance, Crafts, Cooking, STEM activities, Computer Programs, Gardening, & various outside games

Participants are expected to attend at least three days per week.

Application period: June 13 -24 (application will be made available to those meeting the eligibility requirements). Program participants are selected by random draw until spots are filled.

If interested in the Summer Program please contact summer@changehappenstx.org.

Erin Traylor
Prevention Specialist
Team Lead

KIMBERLY MAYE PREVENTION SPECIALIST	MILTON JENKINS PREVENTION SPECIALIST
GLENN CARTER PREVENTION SPECIALIST	TERRANCE FRAZIER PREVENTION SPECIALIST	TOSOBUA WILLIAMS PREVENTION SPECIALIST
ASHTON HARRELL PREVENTION SPECIALIST	BIANCA FIGUEROA PREVENTION SPECIALIST