SAFE Project has joined forces with subject matter experts in taking collective actions to foster resilience and wellness for youth.
Together, through effective school-community partnerships, we offer engaging educational programs, presentations, and trainings that reduce risk factors for addiction and mental health challenges while empowering, equipping, and — most importantly — engaging youth as part of shared solutions.
The SAFE Choices School-Community Partnership offerings are tailored to meet the unique needs of each school and community (including its students and faculty, as well as its parents, guardians, and caretakers of youth). All programs are age appropriate, expand knowledge, build skills, and offer solution-focused action for ongoing impact.
Through effective collaborations we:
- Address risk and protective Factors by providing information, support, and skill building
- Educate, empower, and equip participants as agents of change in shared solutions
- Strengthen developmental relationships and life-fueling connections
- Cultivate resilience by fostering social, behavioral, and emotional development
- Provide tools over fear; prepare versus scare
- Maximize capacity for continuous, ongoing actions
Featured Partners and Programs
One John Creek
No Shame
One Johns Creek has implemented the No Shame Education Program, a universal education program that provides information and data to support each element of SAFE Project’s No Shame Pledge. Upon completing the program, students possess the knowledge to take the pledge and are equipped to be advocates and allies, prepared to take steps to combat stigma and support positive mental health and life-affirming choices.
West Virginia Prevention Empowerment Partnership
Discover Crucial Fentanyl Life-Saving Facts | Empowering Youth Voices
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the age group of 15-34 has witnessed a significant increase in fentanyl-related deaths, underscoring the urgent need for awareness and prevention measures. SAFE Project, in collaboration with youth from the West Virginia Prevention Empowerment Partnership, created videos for schools and communities.
Elizabethtown High School
Making the Connection
Elizabethtown High School has implemented the Connections program, which meets youth where they are in their journey of self-identity. Using a strengths-based approach, it fosters essential life skills and empowering connections, guiding students toward personal growth and academic success.
Arlington, VA Public Schools
Engaging the Youth
SAFE Project engages with families and faculty during back-to-school events, meet-the-teacher nights, and health fairs. We welcome the opportunity to visit your school for in-person educational events, fostering connections for ongoing pro-health actions.
More Ways to Engage: Prevention Month & Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week — recognized each year from October 23-31 — is the nation’s largest and longest-running substance use prevention campaign. Since its beginning in 1985, it has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Request your red ribbons each October, and together we can create a culture where substance use prevention is recognized — not just in October, but year-round! — as a health priority.