CARF Certification thru

May 2012

Our Vision:

       

        A Substance Abuse-Free Sumter

 

Prevention

Community Prevention: The purpose of the Prevention division is to educate the public on the use and effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The prevention staff participates in a wide variety of community activities and exhibits throughout the year. Please give us a call if you would like for us to participate in your school or church health fair. We are also available to speak to groups of all ages on substance abuse prevention.

Women’s Issues: Poverty, HIV/AIDS, sexual harassment, physical and emotional abuse are some of the many problems affecting the lives of women today. The Women’s Issues Program provides information to the public on these issues through a series of educational presentations, issue specific workshops, and learning materials.

The prevention center also houses a library of public information including brochures, literature, and videotapes.

Evidence-Based Prevention Programs: Prevention continues to become more scientific and evidence-based. Currently, we offer a program to middle school-aged children entitled, “All Stars.” This program can be  taught in school or after-school and consists of 10 – 13 sessions of fun, interactive activities designed to get youth thinking about their futures and how to avoid risky behaviors that will affect the quality of their lives.

Outdoor Adventures: Focusing on both individual accomplishments and teamwork, “Ropes” courses are designed to enhance interpersonal relationships as well as participants’ self-esteem.  These interactions lead to better functioning in groups in the workplace, in school, or as a part of the community.  The Ropes Course involves both high and low components in an outdoor woody  setting. Call us to set up a day of challenge and adventure for your employees, civic group, or young adult program!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCCADA Prevention

115 N. Harvin St., 4th. Floor

Sumter, S.C. 29151

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.

DHEC Licensed

(803) 778-2835 voice

(803) 778-4017 fax

 

Patricia Colclough, Director Prevention, teaches a Palmetto Retailers Education Program  to a class of convenience store clerks. This program teaches clerks how to recognize fake ID’s and prevent selling alcohol to minors

Patrick the Packrat puppet show is utilized with elementary schools to teach students about the dangers of smoking.