Youth Prevention
& Intervention Services

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Substance use and misuse can have a large impact on someone’s life, especially if they are young. Youth who use substances like alcohol, tobacco/vaping, caffeine and other drugs are more likely to experience higher rates of physical and mental health issues, diminished overall health and have an increased risk of addiction.

Getting help early is important to an adolescent’s well-being as well as the family. Alta’s Youth Prevention and Intervention Services offer programs that help prevent substance use and get them onto a path of wellness.

Quick Facts

Tobacco

90% of adults who smoke daily, first tried smoking by age 18

Vaping

20% of high school and 5% of middle school students use e-cigarettes

Alcohol

29% of students from 12-17 have used alcohol

Drugs

21% of middle school / 46% high school have tried drugs

Know the
signs

Teens who consistently learn about substance use risks from parents or guardians are 50% less likely to engage with alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Even with that knowledge, youth can still experiment. Here are some signs to look for:

Behavioral

  • Avoiding eye contact
  • Acting irresponsibly
  • Stealing
  • Isolation
  • Resisting discipline
  • Grades slipping
  • Missing curfew

    Physical

  • Poor hygiene
  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Headaches
  • Larger/Smaller than usual pupils
  • Extremely tired or hyperactive
  • Paranoia, irritability, anxiety
  • Difficulty staying on task

  • The mission of Alta Care Group is to support the social, emotional and physical well being of children and their families.

    As part of this commitment, we’ve developed a full continuum of prevention and intervention services related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

    Welcoming Hopeful Youth (W.H.Y) Program
    Welcoming Hopeful Youth is an alternative to expulsion options for schools and parents for school aged youth. This program utilizes a 4-session approach that involves Assessment, Education, Skill Building and development of a Relapse Prevention plan to help adolescents abstain from tobacco, alcohol and/or drug use.
    Level One Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services
    In this program, Alta’s chemical dependency focused counselors provide outpatient counseling  to aid youth in developing strategies to reduce their use, deal with mental health issues and assist families in understanding how they can be supportive through recovery. This program takes a family-focused approach to help the entire family system manage the barriers that may be preventing youth on their path to success.
    School-Based Prevention Services

    This prevention program uses evidence-based practices to teach youth from 3rd grade to high school at no cost to schools. Prevention Services helps educate students on how to cope with peer relationships, bullying and alcohol and drug exposure in a classroom-based approach.

    The program can also focus on individual students if support is needed as well as refer them to community resources.

    Peer Support
    Learning from those who have lived experience in what youth are dealing with in their day-to-day lives can be vital to those in recovery. Alta’s Peer Supporters offer families and individuals help in their relapse and prevention efforts. Whether in a group or individual setting, Peer Supporters work hand-in-hand with Alta’s clinical team to aid youth and families and assure their voice is heard and their experience is understood.

    The mission of Alta Care Group is to support the social, emotional and physical well being of children and their families.

    As part of this commitment, we’ve developed a full continuum of prevention and intervention services related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

    Welcoming Hopeful Youth (W.H.Y.) Program

    Welcoming Hopeful Youth is an alternative to expulsion options for schools and parents for school aged youth. This program utilizes a 4-session approach that involves Assessment, Education, Skill Building and development of a Relapse Prevention plan to help adolescents abstain from tobacco, alcohol and/or drug use.

    Level One Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services

    In this program, Alta’s chemical dependency focused counselors provide outpatient counseling  to aid youth in developing strategies to reduce their use, deal with mental health issues and assist families in understanding how they can be supportive through recovery. This program takes a family-focused approach to help the entire family system manage the barriers that may be preventing youth on their path to success.

    School-Based Prevention Services

    This prevention program uses evidence-based practices to teach youth from 3rd grade to high school at no cost to schools. Prevention Services helps educate students on how to cope with peer relationships, bullying and alcohol and drug exposure in a classroom-based approach.

    The program can also focus on individual students if support is needed as well as refer them to community resources.

    Peer Support

    Learning from those who have lived experience in what youth are dealing with in their day-to-day lives can be vital to those in recovery. Alta’s Peer Supporters offer families and individuals help in their relapse and prevention efforts. Whether in a group or individual setting, Peer Supporters work hand-in-hand with Alta’s clinical team to aid youth and families and assure their voice is heard and their experience is understood.

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