2026 PreventEd Spring Awards Luncheon

Join us on April 24th to celebrate the people making a difference in the field of substance use in our community.

The Spring Awards Luncheon has been an annual event since 1975, ten years after the agency came to be. Purchase your tickets today!

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School-based education programs

Prevention is the best investment

Inspiring transformation at every stage of life through knowledge that reshapes attitudes and behaviors towards substances.

School-Based Education

Popular Youth Programs

Grade 6-8

Refuse to Lose

This four (or five)-lesson unit presents information on specific drugs (e.g. alcohol, tobacco/vaping, marijuana and prescription drugs).

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Grades K-5

Building You, Building Me

This four-lesson unit explores the different levels of friendship and focuses on the language and behaviors that can either build or “wreck” friendships.

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Grades K-5

Elementary School

In K-5, we rarely talk about alcohol and drugs. Instead, we build life skills, like how to be a good friend, manage uncomfortable feelings, and solve problems peacefully. Our lessons are fun, engaging, and age appropriate.

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Grades 6-8

Middle School

Our lessons are designed to navigate the challenging terrain that middle schoolers face daily. By providing valuable insights and practical tools, we empower them to make informed decisions in the realms of peer influence, goal-setting, and responsible choices.

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Grades 9-12

High School

High school health teachers call on us to deliver scientific, fact-based drug information for their classes. We don’t preach, judge, or exaggerate; instead we equip teenagers with the knowledge so that they can make informed choices.

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“I didn’t know that everyone has risk factors that affect drug use. Now that I do, I’m really trying to incorporate that into my life to keep me on pace and stay away from drugs and drug use.”

Adolescent, 17

“Students in my class have increased their empathy and reduced their angry outbursts.”

Teacher

“I have seen students using the vocabulary, acknowledging peer pressure, and be willing to problem-solve with peer conflicts.”

Teacher

“I am profoundly grateful for your unwavering support and expertise in guiding my child towards recovery. Your dedication and professionalism have been instrumental in this life-changing journey. My child’s newfound sobriety stands as a testament to your remarkable efforts.”

Parent of Adolescent

“It was very informative and I learned more about the brain and how it’s affected by substances. I’m definitely going to apply what I’ve learned in my everyday life.”

Adolescent, 17

“This program has been so good for my child. He learned a lot. His focus now will be doing better in school and working to save money. Thank you for all the support at a time that I didn’t know how to deal with this.”

Parent of Adolescent