Prevention Services

All BVCASA prevention and intervention programs have been approved by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as scientifically-based programs.  These programs have also been approved by the Texas Education Association (TEA).

The substance abuse education program, Project Alert that focuses on the substances that youth are most likely to use.  It motivates youth against drugs, and teaches skills and strategies needed to resist pro-drug pressures.

Towards No Drug Abuse is an interactive program designed to help high school youth resist substance use through motivational activities, social skills training, and decision making components.

The 8 session community based program Protecting You/Protecting Me is designed to delay the onset of or prevent high-risk behaviors in elementary-aged students by teaching about personal safey and brain development in a way kids can understand. The program was designed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).  There is no cost for this program.

The Enrique Camarena Award is presented annually to a law enforcement officer who has made outstanding contributions to the community in the field of substance abuse prevention or law enforcement.  Each recipient is chosen from a slate of candidates nominated and voted on by law enforcement agencies throughout the Brazos Valley.