Prevention Education Program (PEP)
Mission
PEP is committed to decreasing the initiation and use of drugs & alcohol by youth and young adults through awareness education and promotion of positive relationships and healthy life skills.
Overview
PEP provides a continuum of programs proven to reduce substance use by youth and young adults. The programs for youth promote healthy alternatives to risky behavior through activities designed to:
- Increase their awareness of the risks of substance abuse
- Teach them the necessary skills to resist risky behaviors
- Help them to develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence
- Enable them to effectively utilize coping skills
PEP recognizes the important role families play in encouraging healthy behaviors and preventing substance use. Programs for parents and families are designed to provide knowledge, enhance skills and strengthen positive family interactions.
Programs Offered
Bucks and Montgomery Counties
- Familias Fuertes
- Strengthening Families Program 10-14
Delaware County
- The Blues Program
- Council for Boys and Young Men
- Girls Circle
- LifeSkills Training Program
- LifeSkills Training Parent Program
- Teen Intervene
- Strong African American Families
- Customized Speaking Engagements
Contact Information
For more information about the Prevention Education Program, please email us at prevention@childandfamilyfocus.org or call 1-833-321-2ASK. We look forward to partnering with you!
Funded by the Delaware County Department of Human Services, Division of Drug and Alcohol
Funded by Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol