Preventing and or reducing early drug and underage alcohol use is at the foundation of all of HPI's Prevention Center programs and services.

HPI's Prevention Center programs utilize researched curriculum and community coalition involvement to promote the development and sustenance of healthy lifestyles in children, adolescents and families. Programming is designed to address current stressors facing our youth that are known precipitators to adolescents experimentation with alcohol and or drugs, such as violence, poor school affiliation, sexual activity, children of substance abusers and criminal justice involvement.

HPI's team of prevention specialists utilize a variety of techniques to engage, educate and empower a wide spectrum of audiences to make healthy, positive decisions regarding substance use, including students, athletic teams, parents, educators, businesses, community groups, and other professionals.

• Coalition Building
• Needs Assessment
• Community Mapping
• Parenting Classes
• Individual Resiliency Building

Small Group & Classroom Programs

• Life Skills Development
• Violence Prevention
• Anti-Bullying
• Decision-Making Skills

Program Participation

Individuals self-referring to existing programs or services and or community groups interested in bringing Prevention Center programs to their site are encouraged to call for more information.

Coalition Participation/Volunteers

Members of the community interested in contributing his or her time to programs or services please contact the Center's Coordinator, Debbie Baker, MSW, CPS

Most Prevention Center services are free of charge to residents of western Wayne County. Many of the programs are funded by the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA). State, local, school and private grants may also subsidize programs. A nominal fee for books or supplies may apply to some groups.