School-Based Prevention
Botvin’s LifeSkills Training
Helping Students Make Healthy Choices
Did you know that nearly 2,000 4th and 6th grade students in Linn County take part in LifeSkills prevention training each year?
The Linn County Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Program offers Botvin’s LifeSkills Training to all Linn County school districts—without cost to them.
What is LifeSkills Training?
LifeSkills is an 8–10 week program that helps students avoid alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Instead of just giving facts about drug use, LifeSkills Training helps students make healthier choices through activities and home assignments that:
- Teach how to resist peer pressure to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Teach ways to handle stress and anxiety
- Explain the negative effects of substance abuse
- Develop skills to avoid risky behaviors
LifeSkills has been tested and proven to work. Students who complete the training are less likely to use drugs or alcohol and more likely to avoid risky behaviors.
Want to learn more? Read this article from Oregon Public Broadcasting or email us at prevention@linncountyhealth.org.
Linn County STAND Youth Council
The Linn County STAND Youth Council is made up of high school students from across the county who work to promote healthy and positive school climates.
Through youth-led media campaigns, peer outreach, and school-based activities, STAND members work to prevent youth substance use while promoting mental wellness.
For more information on the STAND Youth Council, visit Linn County STAND Youth Council or email info@linntogether.org.