RHA HEALTH SERVICES PREVENTION SERVICES ANDREA GARRAWAY MA

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

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

GOAL TO DECREASE SA ABUSE/MISUSE BY DELIVERING QUALITY PREVENTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF GASTON COUNTY

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

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

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

RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS • RISK FACTORS • PROTECTIVE • INDIVIDUAL / • • • PEER FAMILY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FACTORS PEER FAMILY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WEB OF INFLUENCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE INDIVIDUAL RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS SOCIETY FAMILY ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT SCHOOL PEER ASSOCIATION

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 2 - 18

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 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

Medicine Wheel Mental Spiritual Physical Emotional