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REACH OUR YOUTH BEFORE THE DRUGS DO

Your Choice is a program developed in direct response to the growing number of young people who are abusing drugs and alcohol.

Our mission is to reach our youth before the drugs do, to empower our youth with knowledge on making the best choices and strengthen the resolve of youth to remain substance free.

Our goals are to raise awareness about drugs and alcohol to our youth, parents and the community by educating all community members of the risks of drug and alcohol and to help them work together, remove barriers to openly discuss the issues of drugs and alcohol and the devastating effects they can have on young people and their families, and restructure resources offering a variety of support, education, counseling and treatment.


 We offer education and support to youth and families with the following services: 

Youth Presentation – In school presentation for 6th through 12th grades

I liked that they were real stories from people that experienced different sides of it.”

Youth Health Class Education – In school presentation typically taught during 10th grade health class

“Your story was so touching! Sharing your story made everything we’ve learned more real. The presentation was very helpful.”

Parent Night – Presentation for parents before their children see the Youth Presentation

Very helpful evening. I am hoping just hearing these stories will help my kids make the right choice when faced with that with their peers.”

“Parent Toolbox For Today” Parent Education – Learn the signs of drug use, how to communicate with your teen and hear stories from other parents

“Wow, wow, wow.  I thought I had a fair amount of knowledge, but this presentation gave me so much information.  Thank you.”

Community Presentation – Combines the best of both the Youth Presentation and the Parent Night

         The down to earth presentation. Believable stories from the "source"

In-service Education - Education to teachers, law enforcement, bus drivers and businesses

        
One Family to Another Discussion - The Your Choice family can share their personal experiences one on one with a family in need.

IM SO THANKFUL FOR YOU AND THIS PROGRAM THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM OUR FAMILY”


For full program descriptions, please see our services page.

2010 - 2011 Program Data  

 2010 - 2011 School Year Program Data for 5th - 12th graders

v  80% of students said their parents talk to them about drugs and alcohol
v  59% of students have never been asked to try a drug or drink alcohol
v  68% of students have never tried drugs or alcohol
v  Of the 32% of students who have tried drugs or alcohol, 68% have tried just alcohol, 3% have tried just drugs and 37% have tried both drugs and alcohol
v  13 years old is the most common age that students have tried alcohol and drugs
v  59% of students have a friend(s) who use drugs or alcohol
v  44% of students feel MOST comfortable talking about drugs and alcohol with friends followed by 35% feel most comfortable with parents
v  44% of students feel LEAST comfortable talking about drugs and alcohol with a police officer
v  27% of students are afraid to go to high school because of the peer pressure to do drugs and drink alcohol
v  64% of students agree or strongly agree that Your Choice should come back to their school to give another presentation
v  80% of students agree or strongly agree that Your Choice made them aware of the consequences of doing drugs and drinking alcohol  

Click Here to See the Full Survey Results

Upcoming Events:  

 

January 

Addiction: Why Can't They Just Stop?
For dates and times, please contact James at jpearson@arcouncil.net
A free, community education series based on the HBO ADDICTION Documentary

 

Your Choice Youth Presentation
Tuesday, January 31st
9:15am to 10:15am
Kettle Moraine Middle School

 

February 

Your Choice "Know More than Your Kids" Toolbox Presentation
Tuesday, February 7th  
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Arrowhead High School
Information for PARENTS. Open to the public.
Learn signs of drug use, how to communicate with your children about drug use, and hear from people who have lived through it.
Registration is not required but encouraged to plan for handouts. 
RSVP to yourchoice.live@yahoo.com

 

Get Your Loved One Sober
For dates and times, please contact James at jpearson@arcouncil.net

 

March

Your Choice Community Presentation
Tuesday, March 6th  
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Kettle Moraine High School
The Your Choice youth and parent speakers will be presenting to parents and students in the Kettle Moraine School District.
Registration is not required but encouraged to plan for handouts. 
RSVP to yourchoice.live@yahoo.com

 

Your Choice Parent Night
Monday, March 12th
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
Parent's night is a great way for parent's to get a sneak peak of what their children will see the next day.

 

Your Choice Youth Presentation
Tuesday, March 13th
8:15am to 9:15am
Pilgrim Park Middle School

 

Your Choice Youth Presentation
Tuesday, March 13th
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Wisconsin Hills Middle School

 

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