Prevention
Substance Use and Violence Prevention
WSCS is funded by the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports as a Primary Prevention Service. We implement Evidence-Based Programs in substance use and violence education and prevention to youth in grades K – 8 as well as Positive Alternative Programs at our community center on Vermont Street.
Currently, we deliver the following programs in schools and community settings. For more information about having these programs delivered at your site, please call us at (716) 884-6616.
Too Good for Drugs ~ Grades K – 8
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Setting Reachable Goals
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Making Responsible Decisions
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Bonding with Pro-Social Others
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Identifying and Managing Emotions
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Communicating Effectively
Too Good for Violence ~ Grades K – 8
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Providing opportunities for pro-social involvement
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Establishing positive norms including healthy beliefs and clear standards
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Promoting bonding to pro-social peers
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Increasing personal and social skills
