Community-Based Programs and Activities, Johnson County, TX

Building Connections and Creating Opportunities

REACH Council offers supportive community-based programs and activities that help young people and families connect, grow, and participate in meaningful experiences.

Engaging Programs That Help Young People Make Healthy Choices

Children and teens face messages and pressures related to alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription medications, and other substances. REACH Council partners with schools and community organizations to give young people the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy, informed decisions.

We provide community-based programs and activities throughout Johnson County, Texas.

Prevention Education for Every Community

Our programs help young people develop practical skills, including:

• Making healthy decisions

• Building positive friendships

• Managing emotions and stress

• Setting and achieving goals

• Strengthening self-esteem

• Communicating effectively

• Resisting negative peer pressure

• Understanding the risks and consequences of substance use

Programs are engaging, interactive, developmentally appropriate, and available in several formats, including classroom lessons, small groups, assemblies, workshops, and community events.

To learn which program is the best fit for your school, campus, or organization, contact us today.

Request a Free Program or Presentation

For more information, contact Tom Kowatch, Director of School Programs.

Education Programs

Kids Connection and CBSG® Program

Developed by BrighterDays

Kids Connection and the Curriculum-Based Support Group (CBSG®) Program provide small-group prevention education for elementary-aged students. Lessons help children build protective skills through topics such as healthy decision-making, goal setting, self-esteem, communication, and managing emotions.

Botvin LifeSkills Training

Learn more about Botvin LifeSkills Training

Botvin LifeSkills Training is delivered in elementary classrooms and teaches age-appropriate prevention, social, and coping skills. Students learn how to manage challenging situations, make healthy choices, and resist negative social influences.

Positive Action

Learn more about Positive Action

Positive Action is a classroom-based program for middle school students. Through interactive lessons, students strengthen decision-making, coping, communication, and other skills that support healthy behaviors and positive development.

Blues Program

Learn more about the Blues Program

The Blues Program is an evidence-based, small-group prevention program for teens ages 14–18. Participants learn how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected while building skills to manage stress, challenge unhelpful thinking, and participate in positive activities.

Guiding Good Choices

Learn more about Guiding Good Choices

Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, five-session program for parents and caregivers of children ages 9 and up. Interactive workshops help families strengthen relationships, establish clear expectations, manage conflict, and support healthy decision-making that can reduce the risk of adolescent substance use and other problem behaviors.

Youth Presentations

REACH Council offers presentations that educate young people about the risks and consequences associated with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription medication misuse, and other substances. We also offer presentations on positive behavioral health topics, including healthy coping skills, stress management, peer refusal skills, emotional awareness, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making.

Presentations can be customized for individual classrooms, grade levels, or schoolwide assemblies. Although many are offered during Red Ribbon Week, presentations may be scheduled throughout the school year and summer for schools, scouting organizations, faith-based groups, camps, and other youth-serving programs.

Presentations and Support for Adults

We provide presentations, training, and collaborative planning sessions for parents, caregivers, educators, counselors, administrators, law enforcement and other community members.

Topics may include:

• Current youth substance-use trends

• Recognizing possible warning signs of substance use in youth

• Prevention strategies for families

• Hidden in Plain Sight demonstrations

• Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness and use of Naloxone training

REACH Council staff can also participate in School Health Advisory Council meetings and other school or community planning efforts.

Alternative Activities

REACH Council offers substance-free activities that promote positive connections with peers, families, and the community. These activities introduce healthy recreation, build new skills, and provide positive alternatives to risky or harmful behaviors.

We can bring activities to schools, youth groups, health fairs, pre-prom events, graduation celebrations, summer programs, and other community events.

Bring Prevention Programming to Your School or Community

Whether you need an evidence-based curriculum, student presentation, parent workshop, staff training, or interactive activity, we can help you select community-based programs and activities that meet your group’s needs.

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