The Youth Prevention Selective Programs (YPS) provide drug and alcohol prevention to school districts in a 7-county area which include Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria counties.

The goal of the Youth Prevention Selected Program (YPS) is to preclude the onset of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use by youth and to foster the development of positive social and physical environments that promote healthy and drug-free lifestyles.

Education is achieved through the facilitation of curriculum-based support groups.  CBSG is a 10-session interactive drug prevention curriculum designed for students ages 6-12. The sessions take place in a small group setting 1 time a week for 45 mins. Throughout the 10 sessions, students learn about self-image, feelings, handling anger, friendship skills, healthy choices, and refusal skills. These components are delivered through discussion, games, role-playing exercises, videos, and student worksheets.

Federally recognized programs are utilized to facilitate and group lessons. They include:

The Youth Prevention Universal Programs (YPU) provide drug and alcohol prevention to school districts in an 7-county area which include Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria counties.

The goal of the Youth Prevention Selected Program (YPU) is to promote a proactive process to address health and wellness for youth, families, and communities in the general population.  

Federally recognized programs are utilized to facilitate and group lessons. They include:

The Youth Prevention Indicated Programs (YPI):  The Youth Prevention-Indicated (YPI) program provides drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention and intervention to school districts in a 7-county area, which includes Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria Counties.

The goal of the youth indicated programs is to identify individuals who are showing early warning signs of substance use or other high-risk problem behaviors and to curb those risky behaviors. This is achieved through curriculum-based education and referrals.

Education is achieved through the facilitation of curriculum-based support groups.  CBSG is a 12-session interactive drug prevention curriculum designed for students ages 11-17. The sessions take place in a small group setting 1 time a week for 45 mins. Throughout the 12 sessions, students learn about communication, coping skills, chemical dependency, decision-making, drug facts, and self-control. These components are delivered through discussion, games, role-playing exercises, videos, and student worksheets.

The YPI Program also provides individual screenings to students in early stages of substance abuse or at-risk for future substance abuse. Students are referred by school personnel, parents, probation officers, and/or court officials. When non-drug related problems are identified through the course of screening, referrals to other support services may be provided.

Prevention Presentations / Alternative Activities

Staff provide presentations and activities on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in a variety of settings for adults and youth. These are conducted at schools, probation groups, church groups, businesses, and other community and professional organizations.

Contact Info:
Tracy Aguilar, CPS
Director, Youth Prevention Services
2010 N Navarro STE A
Victoria, Texas 77901
361-575-7842
taguilar@midcoastfamily.org