To make future model program selection efforts less challenging, Prevention First would like to introduce a variety of model programs to you and your community partners. These programs can be used to support your prevention efforts within the community. Model programs are reviewed and showcased based upon interest from the field and relevance to the IDHS SAPP work plan as they become available from SAMHSA.  So, check out the links below, each will provide you with a brief description of the program; contact information for questions & technical assistance; and a direct web site link for the program. For more information and comparison charts you may also visit http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov

Note: Although the model programs on this web site are acceptable for use in the SAPP work plan by the Illinois Department of Human Services Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Prevention First does not advocate making revisions to your work plan without contacting your IDHS Community Support Services Consultant to obtain approval.

Model Programs available at the Prevention First Library

Across Ages
The unique feature of Across Ages is pairing youth ages 9 to 13 with older adults (ages 50+) to provide one-on-one mentoring and opportunities for community involvement. This program is highly effective for youth from various ethnic groups in rural, suburban and urban settings as they are making the transition to middle school. Its IOM classification is Selective.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2000.

For more information:
Andrea Taylor, Ph.D.
Center for Intergenerational Learning
Temple University
1601 N. Broad St., USB 206
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215.204.6970
Fax: 215.204.3195
E-mail: ataylor.temple.edu
Website: www.temple.edu/cil/Acrossageshome.htm

All Stars
All Stars is a school or community based program for youth designed to delay the onset and prevention of high risk behavior. The target age is 11 to 14 year olds and works best with rural, suburban and urban multi-ethnic populations. There are booster-year materials available to enhance the program. The IOM classifications are Universal and Selective.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2001.

For more information:
Kathleen Nelson-Simley
Senior Director of Training
Tanglewood Research
P.O. Box 5512
Lincoln, NE 68505

Phone: 800.822.7148
Fax: 336.662.0099
E-mail: kathleen@tanglewood.net
Website: www.allstarsprevention.com

Class Action
Class Action, a part of the Project Northland curriculum series, is designed to reduce alcohol use and binge drinking among 9 – 12 graders. Class Action has been implemented with American Indian, Alaska Native and Caucasian youth. This program works best in the school of rural, urban, suburban and American Indian reservations. The IOM classification is Universal.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2002.

For more information:
Roxanne Schladweiler
Hazelden Publishing and Educational Services
15251 Pleasant Valley Road
Box 176
Center City, MN 55012-0176

Phone: .800.328.9000
Fax: 651.213-4793
E-mail: rschladweiler@hazelden.org
Website: www.hazelden.org

Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC)
CLFC is a structured family strengthening curriculum to prevent substance abuse and violence in high risk environments. The program has been implemented with multi-ethnic groups of parents and their children ages 11 – 15 within rural, suburban, urban, community center, church and school settings. The IOM classifications are Universal, Selective and Indicated.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 1996

For more information:
Ted N. Strader
Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES)
845 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204

Phone: 502.583.6820
Fax: 502.583.6832
E-mail: tstrader@sprynet.com
Website: www.copes.org

Families that Care: Guiding Good Choices (GGC)
GGC is a multi-media parenting program for parents of children ages 9 – 14 (grades four – eight). This substance abuse and delinquency-prevention program equips parents with the knowledge and skills needed to guide their children through adolescence. The GGC program has been proven to work among various ethnic groups and in rural, suburban and urban schools and communities. The IOM classification is Universal.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2001.

For more information:
Channing Bete Company
One Community Place
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Phone: 877.896.8532
Fax: 800.499.6464
E-mail: PrevSci@channing-bete.com
Website: www.channing-bete.com/ggc

keepin' it REAL
keepin’ it REAL is a multicultural, school-based program that teaches risk assessment, decision making, and refusal skills to youth ages 12 to 13 against drug use. The 10-lesson program (including 5 videotapes) works best in multi-ethnic, urban school settings. The IOM classifications are Universal and Selective.

keepin It REAL - Video page

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2003.

For more information:
Dr. Michael L. Hecht, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Pennsylvania State University
Department of Communication Arts and Sciences
234 Sparks Building
University Park, PA 16802-5201

Phone: 814.865.3545
Fax: 517.863.7986
E-mail: mhecht@psu.edu
Website: http://drugresistance.la.psu.edu/index.html

LifeSkills Training (LST) /
Elementary and Middle School Programs
LST is a multiple year program designed to influence social and psychological factors that promote the initiation and early use of substances. The curriculum is designed to be used with elementary grades 3, 4 and 5 (8-11 year olds) and middle school (11-14 year olds). The program has been proven effective with African American, Latino and White populations in rural, suburban and urban school settings. The IOM classification is Universal.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2000.

For more information:
National Health Promotion Associates, Inc.
711 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10604

Phone: 800.293.4969
Fax: 914.683.6998
E-mail: lstinfo@nhpamail.com
Website: www.lifeskillstraining.com

Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence
Lions Quest is a comprehensive approach which involves educators, parents and community members in positive youth development and drug prevention. The program is designed for implementation in urban, suburban and rural middle school settings with African American, Latino and White populations. The IOM classification is Universal.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2003.

For more information:
Lions Quest
300 W. 22nd Street
Oakbrook, IL 60523

Phone: 630.571.5466, ext. 650
E-mail: Mark.Bularzik@lionsclubs.org
Website: www.lions-quest.org

Positive Action (PA)
The Positive Action program has been shown to improve academic achievement and behaviors among 5 to 18 year olds. The program is implemented school-wide with lessons for each grade level. PA targets multiple ethnic groups and includes school, family and community components within urban, suburban and rural settings. The IOM classifications are Universal, Selective and Indicated.

* Recognized as a SAMHSA Model Program since 2000.

For more information:
Carol Gerber Allred, Ph.D.
Positive Action, Inc.
264 4th Avenue South
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Phone: 208.733.1328
Fax: 208.773.1590
E-mail: info@positiveaction.net
Web site: www.positiveaction.net

Project ALERT
Project ALERT is a school-based alcohol, tobacco and marijuana prevention program for middle grade students 11-14 years old. The two year curriculum, which has 11 core lessons and 3 booster lessons, uses small-group activities, question-and-answer sessions, role-playing, and the practice of new skills to stimulate students’ interest and participation. Lesson content focuses on helping students understand the consequences of drug use, recognize the benefits of non-use, build norms against use and identify and resist pro-drug pressures. This program is implemented in rural, urban, and suburban multi-ethnic settings. The IOM classifications are Universal and Selective.

Phone: 800.253.7810, ext. 108
Fax: 213.623.0585
E-mail: devans@projectalert.best.org
Website: www.projectalert.com

Project Northland
Project Northland is a multi-year program for 10- to 14-year-olds (6th – 8th grades). The program is proven to delay the onset of alcohol use and alcohol related problems and has a parent involvement component. The program works in multi-ethnic rural, suburban and urban middle school settings. The IOM classification is Universal.

Phone: 800.328.9000 ext. 4030
Fax: 651.213.4022
E-mail: rschladweiler@hazelden.org
Website: www.hazelden.org

Other Model Programs
(not available in the Prevention First Library)

Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA)
CMCA is a community-organizing program which reduces access to alcohol by adolescents ages 13 – 20. The program focuses on changing community policies and practices for adolescents. CMCA works best if it is implemented in multi-ethnic rural, suburban and urban communities. The IOM classification is Universal.

Phone: 352.265.0111, ext. 85683
Fax: 352.265.8047
E-mail: wagenaar@ufl.edu

Training Institute Coordinator
Youth Leadership Institute
Phone: 877.YLI.Train (954.8724)
Fax: 415.836.0071
E-mail: training@yli.org
Website: www.yli.org/training

Supplemental Material Available in the
Prevention First Library

LifeSkills Training (LST) / Parent Program
LST Parent Program is a video and activity based curricula designed to strengthen communication among parents and their children and prevent them from using drugs. The program is available in two formats: Self-study (Book + Video) or as a workshop set (Workshop Book, Parent Workshop Leader’s Guide, Video). The IOM classification is Universal.

* Not recognized as a model program by SAMHSA. However, it is a supplement to the LifeSkills Training.