In Summit County, strong values and healthy families are hallmarks of our way of life. The Summit County Health Department Prevention Team is committed to protecting our residents of all ages from painful consequences associated with substance misuse and abuse and other behavioral health problems.
Effective Prevention Work requires a data-driven approach to assess levels of risk and protective factors that predict problem behaviors. The team analyzes data from many different sources to determine strategies for our community. The foundation of our services is evidence-based which offers proven ways to promote health and prevent problems. They are based on research and provide documented health benefits, so you can be confident they work.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour.
Gatekeepers can be anyone but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.
Or email cguadarrama@summitcountyutah.gov to set up a training session.
Life Skills is an evidence-based prevention program designed to prevent adolescent tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use and violence.
Three major program components teach students:
An after school evidence-based prevention program that helps students learn the risks of alcohol and drug related problems throughout their life.
This is offered for those who violate school school drug and alcohol policies or those recommended by school personnel.
This is offered for those who:
One comprehensive class that provides all the tools to eliminate bullying in schools. This program sheds light on why some kids are bullied, how students can stand up for themselves and for their friends, and more.
All components are designed to encourage students to practice assertiveness skills and promote a zero-tolerance.
Helps kids make healthy decisions when it comes to information about the harmful effects of alcohol on developing teen brain, along with proven skills for preventing underage alcohol use.
Abuse training gives adolescents the skills and knowledge necessary to help them avoid the misuse and abuse of opioids and prescription drugs.
Helps children avoid participating in high-risk behaviors. The class is designed to help students resist peer pressure while maintaining self-respect. Students who are taught Refusal Skills are less likely to make high risk choices.
STEP is an evidence-based prevention program designed to prevent adolescent tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use, and violence.
Three major program components teach students:
A presentation that uses the state-wide campaign designed to prevent and reduce underage drinking by providing parents and guardians with information about the harmful effects of alcohol on the developing teen brain, with proven skills for preventing underage alcohol use.
“Map out your ongoing conversation with your kids.”
When it comes to overdose and addiction, we all have a part to play in keeping ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe. “Know Your Script” is an initiative to empower each of us to make smart decisions and ask the right questions regarding prescribed medications. A presentation is available to teach participants their role against prescription drug misuse and abuse.
The SHARP Survey is administered statewide every two years in Utah. It is an anonymous, voluntary, and confidential survey offered to 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. Topics include mental health, substance use, bullying, and other health issues. It is the only one offered in Utah that collects this level of risk and protective factor data used to identify community needs.
Results are used by numerous local organizations that provide valuable services for our children. Click below to see the most recent 2023 results.
A crisis chat and tip line that provides real-time crisis intervention for students, parents/guardians, and educators. With live chat and a confidential tip line help is at your fingertips.
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