Prevention and Education Services

Our prevention and education programs supports the social-emotional development of children, youth and adolescents. Our programs are designed to teach them skills to manage their own feelings and behavior and make positive choices! Our strategies for effective prevention of mental health and substance use disorders in young people include strengthening families through parenting programs, promoting positive choices, increasing supports and providing healthy community programs, and supporting social and emotional learning.

Substance Use Disorder Prevention Classes
Research shows that Kent County youth are using drugs and alcohol as early as 12 years of age. Our Substance Use Disorder prevention classes are provided in school and in the community to inform and empower Kent County residents to TalkSooner about the risk of using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Most of the interventions are offered in a six (6) week group format. Each session is approximately 1½ hours.

Project CHILL (Children receiving Help In Living and Learning)
Prevention program for children ages 6-17 who have parents/guardians receiving mental health treatment. | More Details
Parents, Therapists or Case Managers, please call (616) 340-9532 to learn more about the program and how to enroll.

For more information about any of these programs, please contact us at info@focgr.org or (616) 247-3815.