1. ANDREA GARRAWAY MA,LPCA,LCASA, CSAP (R) CSAPC, CPSS, ICPS, CSAC (R)
RHA HEALTH SERVICES
PREVENTION SERVICES
ANDREA GARRAWAY MA,LPCA,LCASA, CSAP (R)
MACEO MAYO III
CSAPC, CPSS, ICPS, CSAC (R)

2. TARGET AREA
GASTON COUNTY: Alexis, Belmont, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Cramerton, Dallas, Gastonia, High Shoals, Lowell, McAdenville, Mount Holly and Stanley
BLOCK GRANT
PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS GRANT

3. G O A L
TO DECREASE SA ABUSE/MISUSE BY DELIVERING QUALITY PREVENTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF GASTON COUNTY

4. PREVENTION
A PROACTIVE PROCESS THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND SYSTEMS TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE EVENTS AND TRANSITIONS BY CREATING AND REINFORCING CONDITIONS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND LIFESTYLES CSAP

5. INITIAL FOCUS ON YOUTH AGES 0 - 19
DELAY THE ONSET OF FIRST USE
BUILD RESILIENCY
ENCHANCE PROTECTIVE FACTORS
MINIMIZE PROPENSITY TOWARD OTHER HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS: PREGANCY, SUICIDE, DELINQUENCY, TRUANCY AND GANG INVOLVEMENT
DEVELOP OMBUDSMANSHIP

6. DEVELOPMENT OF ADDICTION RULE OF FIVE
14 – 17 YEARS : 5 – 15 WEEKS
18 – 20 YEARS :5 –15 MONTHS
21 YEARS + : 15 YEARS

7. RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS
RISK FACTORS
INDIVIDUAL / PEER
FAMILY
COMMUNITY
SCHOOL
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
INDIVIDUAL / PEER
FAMILY
COMMUNITY
SCHOOL

8. WEB OF INFLUENCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE

9. TELL ME WHY 3 REASONS WHY YOU THINK YOUNG PEOPLE USE DRUGS.
3 ALTERNATIVES TO DRUG USE.
3 WAYS THAT YOU WOULD PREVENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

10. RISK FACTORS
Lack of attachment and nurturing by parents or caregivers.
Boredom and Rebellion.
Parental/caregiver drug abuse.
Poor classroom behavior or social skills.
Academic failure.
Spiritual bankruptcy.

11. PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Strong bond between children and parents/caregivers.
Parental involvement in child’s life.
Clear limits and consistent enforcement of discipline.
Strong family bonds.
Spiritual involvement.
Success in school performance.

13. CSAP PREVENTION STRATEGIES
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
PREVENTION EDUCATION (SKILL BUILDING)
ALTERNATIVES / POSITIVE ACTIVITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMUNITY BASED PROCESS
PROBLEM
IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL

14. SCIENCE-BASED MODEL PROGRAMS
HAVE BEEN WELL IMPLEMENTED,
HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY EVALUATED, AND
HAVE PRODUCED CONSISTENT POSITIVE AND REPLICABLE RESULTS

15. EVALUATED WITH STRONG OUTCOMES
FOR PREVENTION OF ATOD, STEROID ABUSE, SCHOOL DROP OUT, VIOLENCE AND OTHER HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS.
DIVERSE ETHNIC POPULATION
COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND FAITH SETTINGS AND
YOUTH AGED

16. Maslow Hierarchy of Needs
Self-actualization needs:
to find self-fulfillment and
realize one’
s potential
Aesthetic needs: symmetry
, order
, and beauty
Cognitive needs: to know
, understand and explore
Esteem needs: to achieve, be competent, and gain approval and recognition
Belongingness and love needs: to affiliate with others, be accepted, and belong
Safety needs: to feel secure and safe, out of danger
Physiological needs: hunger
, thirst, and so forth

17. Medicine Wheel
Spiritual
Physical
Mental
Emotional