716-884-3256
Fax
716-884-4210
Primary Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Bullying Prevention, Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Gambling Addiction Prevention Programs, Healthy Eating Programs, Issue Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, Suicide Prevention Programs, System Advocacy, Tobacco Use Education/Prevention, Underage Drinking Prevention, Youth Violence Prevention
Description
Works strategically to reduce the occurrence of unhealthy behaviors and problems like underage drinking, substance abuse, problem gambling, bullying, obesity, violence, suicide, and a host of related issues. Provides children, teens, and adults with the skills and information they need to make safer and healthier choices. Also works to impact laws, policies, norms, and beliefs that make safer and healthier choices easier and more likely.
Implements model curriculum programs in area schools and community settings, provides single and multi-session workshops on a variety of topics, assist coalitions and community groups with grassroots efforts, participates in awareness events and campaigns, and circulates information through printed materials and social media.
Implements model curriculum programs in area schools and community settings, provides single and multi-session workshops on a variety of topics, assist coalitions and community groups with grassroots efforts, participates in awareness events and campaigns, and circulates information through printed materials and social media.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; call for specific program times. Day and evening workshops available.
Eligibility
Open to all.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
Call for more information.
Program Fees
Most programs are free; call for more details.
Date of Official Change
Nov 23, 2020
Contacts
Matthew G. Smith (Primary)
Executive Director
msmith@preventionfocus.org
716-884-3256