Our prevention services involve educating people of all ages and giving them tools to make healthy choices.
For further information about anything listed on this page, please call us at 717-582-8703.
Resource Materials
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We provide a variety of resources to schools, agencies, community organizations, parents, or any requesting individual.
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Student Assistance Program (SAP)
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All middle and high schools in Pennsylvania have a Student Assistance Program (SAP). These teams function to identify and refer students who may be using substances or dealing with other barriers to learning. PHS prevention staff serve on teams in all Perry County school districts. |
An Ounce of Prevention
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PHS publishes a digital newsletter highlighting various topics which is sent to |
School-Based Prevention Services
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Faculty in-service training |
Consultation services |
Educational support groups |
We offer many classroom presentations to all elementary, middle and high school in Perry County schools. Some of the programs include: an alcohol lesson with the Fatal Vision goggles and marijuana debate. We can also do programs at pre-schools when requested. We also utilize a few evidence-based programs: “Too Good for Drugs” “Life Skills” |
Community Prevention Services
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PHS offers presentations to community groups, parents, businesses and organizations including churches, civic groups, and PTOs. We also do resource tables at local events.
We can also help fulfill the boy scout substance abuse badge requirement. |
Prison Education/Intervention
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Educational programs and intervention services are available to inmates at the
Perry County Prison. |
Information and Referral Services
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Parent/Family Support Group |
There is currently no parent/family support group due to lack of attendance.
If you would like to speak to someone about a loved one’s substance abuse, please call our office at 717-582-8703. |
We offer help for teens who are struggling with substance abuse, with making the right choices, etc. Call 717-582-8703 to register and be assigned to a group.
(Currently, in-person teen group is on hold due to the pandemic. We hope to resume sessions again soon). |