Project SUCCESS is a selective and indicated science-based prevention program designed to prevent and reduce substance use and abuse among high risk, multi-problem adolescents. These students have problems related to poor academic performance, truancy, discipline problems, and negative attitudes toward school, which places them at high risk for substance abuse.

Eligibility/Admission Criteria

• Our school-based substance abuse program serves, middle, and high school-aged adolescents. To be eligible for this program an individual must be attending school, have been determined to be at-risk for substance abuse problems, and meet specific admission criteria for the program at their school. Individuals can be referred by teachers, guidance counselors, parents, self and other students.

Goal:

• To reduce underage drinking and drug use by enhancing protective factors and reducing risk factors.

Services

• The Prevention Education Series - An eight-session Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug prevention program conducted by the PROJECT SUCCESS Counselor with small groups of students.
• Individual and Group Counseling - PROJECT SUCCESS Counselors conduct time limited individual sessions and/or group counseling at school to students following participation in the Prevention Education Series and an individual assessment. There are seven different counseling groups for students to participate in.
• Parent Programs - PROJECT SUCCESS includes parents as collaborative partners in prevention through parent education programs.
• Referral - Students and parents who require treatment, more intensive counseling, or other services are referred to appropriate agencies or practitioners in the community by their PROJECT SUCCESS counselors.

Locations

• Fernandina Beach High School
• Fernandina Beach Middle School
• Yulee High School
• Yulee Middle School
• Hilliard High School
• Hilliard Middle School
• West Nassau County High School
• West Nassau County Middle School