Opioid Prevention Project (OPP)
- Health & Wellness
- Circle Of Strength (COS)
- Circle of Strength for Child Victims of Addiction Crisis (COS-CVAC)
- Opioid Prevention Project (OPP)
- Project Addiction Support Services to Increase Safety and Treatment (ASSIST)
- Supporting Mental Health Awareness, Recognition, and Training (SMART)
- Supporting Urban Populations With Prevention Opportunities To Reduce Transmission (SUPPORT)
Opioid Prevention Project (OPP)
Youth ages 8-14 and their families
Homestead
Provide programs and services to youth and families impacted by opioid addiction
According to SAMHSA and the CDC, prescription drug misuse (including opioids) is one of the fastest- growing drug problems in the US. Youth in our community are exposed to glamorized versions of substance use on a regular basis. By providing training and building partnerships with families and schools and, by strengthening our ties to community stakeholders, we can reduce risk.
Opioid Prevention Project (OPP) falls under our Health and Wellness Pillar and is a holistic program focused on reducing risk in youth to prevent opioid misuse, as well as delay the onset of any alcohol or drug use within high-risk communities.
We also serve a youth’s entire family through monthly parent and caregiver support groups, case management, and in-home therapy as needed. Some of the ways we provide support are through:
- Training in schools to increase resiliency and protective factors by providing accurate information and teaching techniques to support a healthier lifestyle
- Providing a safe space for parents to come and talk about the support they need for their children as well as themselves, staffed by experienced professionals
- Providing in-home substance abuse counseling to families and linking them to other meaningful services as needed
OPP is funded by the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention