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Program Features
The Prevention Program operates two distinct services: School Based Prevention operating in: South Delta Secondary School (Tsawassen), Delta Secondary School (Ladner), Seaquam Secondary School (Delta), A.D. Rundle and Chillilwack Middle School (Chilliwack) and Aldergrove Community Secondary School (Aldergrove) Community Based Prevention which operates throughout Surrey School District (#36) Program Presentations: We are available to give presentations to any class you would like to augment with a Substance Abuse Prevention component.  Some of the presentations we can provide are: Gateway Drugs Emphasize the illegality of these substances for youth, and how choosing to use them can create major change in their lives, including exposure  to other drugs, physical, emotional, psychological and social problems; and the higher risk of addiction for youth who use.  (for grades 5 through 8 CAPP Substance Abuse components) Uppers, Downers, All-Arounders Address myths and realities of drug use.  Discuss the physical, mental and emotional impact of substance use.  Categorize drugs into three basic groups, to facilitate understanding of the action of the drugs on the body, and to better predict the results of mixing substances, overdose, etc.  Focus on youth questions, to directly respond to the need in their lives for information about specific substances. (for grades 9 through 12 CAPP Substance Abuse components) Model of Change Explain the Trans-theoretical Model of Change, as created by Prochaska and DeClemente.  Assist in the understanding of how people can make change in their lives concerning their substance use, and indeed how any behaviour can be modified or improved. (for grade 11 or 12 Psychology, Peer Leadership/Counselling, or other social science classes) Media Literacy How media target and recruit youth.  Focus on the power of media to create ideas about substance use and its relative acceptance.  Students learn to interpret advertising messages targeted at them and critique alcohol and cigarette ads for content and meaning.  Encourages critical thinking and consuming (for grades 10 through 12) Drug and Alcohol Information for Adults Focus on the importance of families and communities as influences on their children's ability to make healthy choices regarding substance use/misuse.  Helps parents recognize the signs and symptoms of drug use and provides them with a broad understanding of the way drugs work in the body. (for parents, teachers, or administrators) Other presentations can include, for example: marijuana reduction (Weed Wackers Group) and Binge Drinking (P.A.R.T.Y.).  We work in collaboration with schools and communities to promote activities based on healthy lifestyle choices, such as: Drug Awareness Week, National Non-Smoking Week, community health fairs, Kick the Nic smoking cessation groups, Beauty From the Inside Out body image training, summer youth programming, community presentations, program or curriculum design, and CAPP in-service workshops. Elementary School Presentations Presentations are available for grades K to 7 on the following topics: Peer Leadership Training This program trains adolescents to take a leadership role within their school community.  Particular attention is paid to substance abuse information, presentation skills and the art and science of communication.  Through Peer Leadership Training, youth will: Special Events Participate in a productive activity based on their new skills Feel more confident in all areas of their lives Become an influential and proactive member of their communities Youth are required to complete 30 hours of knowledge and skill training prior to their involvement in any project.  A certificate is given upon completion of the training.  Youth interested in social service work, psychology, or in impacting their world would be appropriate candidates.  Youth may also use these hours towards CAPP credit or other school required humanities-based practicum experience. Tobacco prevention Gateway drugs Impaired driving Refusal skills Drug and alcohol basics
Who is Eligible?
Youth, adults, and educators in the Fraser Region
Fees For Service
There are no fees for this program
Access
Prevention Education Youth who are caught using or under the influence at school may be referred by their school to the Prevention Education Program.  Referrals can be made by filling out a referral form and faxing it to the Prevention Co-ordinator for the catchment area.  Referrals in Delta, Chilliwack and Aldergrove are only accepted from the schools served by the School-Based Prevention Co-ordinator.  In Newton and Guildford, referrals are accepted from all sources in the greater Surrey area. Presentations We require only a couple of weeks notice for the above presentations.  Attempts will be made to accommodate the teacher or schools schedule whenever possible. Presentations can also be provided in Surrey to community groups and agencies.
Locations and Contacts
School-Based Prevention Program (Aldergrove) - Provides services to Aldergrove Community Secondary School only. 26850 29th Ave Aldergrove, BC  V4W 3C1 Phone: (604) 856-2521 ext 356 Cell: (604) 812-5084 Fax: (604) 856-9648 School-Based Prevention Program (Chilliwack) - Provides services to A.D. Rundle and Chilliwack Middle School only Cell: (604)798-1702 School-Based Prevention Program (Delta) - Provides services to South Delta Secondary, Delta Secondary and Seaquam Secondary School only Cell: (604) 837-8252 Fax: (604) 946-5162  Delta Secondary School Fax: (604) 943-7405  South Delta Secondary School Fax: (604) 591-5800  Seaquam Secondary School Community Based Prevention Program - Guildford #204, 14727 108th Ave Surrey, BC  V3R 1V9 Phone: (604) 587-8108 Cell: (604) 837-8195 Fax: (604) 951-4882 Community Based Prevention Program - Newton #114 - 13479 76th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2W3 Phone: 604-592-6217 Cell: (604) 837-8676 Fax: (604) 598-8443
General Contact Information for the Prevention Program
If you have any questions about the Prevention Program, you can phone:
Melita Caissie Supervisor of Addiction Services Cell: (604) 836-6197 Fax: (604) 465-6198 Email:mcaissie@pcrs.ca		OR	Tom Hetherington Manager of Addiction Services Cell: (604) 329-5556 Fax: (604) 523- 2498 Email: thetherington@pcrs.ca
Referral
Referral Forms are available by: Contacting the program co-ordinator in each catchment area Or  you can download the form directly and fax it to the Prevention Coordinator Prevention Referral Form
Program Funding
Program funded by the Fraser Health Authority