Program Overview
The Life Skills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance use and violence prevention program for youth that is designed to be flexible and interactive. This program has been extensively tested and proven effective at reducing tobacco, alcohol, opioid, and illicit drug use by as much as 80%.
Why should you implement LifeSkills Training?
What You Will Learn
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Responsible decision making
- Relationship skills
- Self-awareness
- Self-management
- Social Awareness
Testimonial
“I LEARNED THAT THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO DEAL WITH STRESS [AND] ANXIETY.”
Student, 17 year old
– Mountain Ridge High School
WHO WE REACH
Middle schoolers and high schoolers from rural Maryland.
TIME COMMITMENT
Middle School: twice a week,
45-60 min. sessions, 7-8 weeks.
High School: twice a week,
45-60 min. sessions, 5 weeks.
Classes can be online or in person.
INTERESTED?
If you are a middle school educator, administrator, or parent who is interested in having this program implemented at your school, please contact us at [email protected]