As part of the SPF-SIG Grant process, Clay Counts Coalition identified factors that contribute to underage drinking in Clay County and chose research based programs to implement in Clay County:

  • Project SUCCESS – Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students
  • Saturation Patrol – a local law enforcement task force to target under age drinking

Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students)

Project SUCCESS is a research-based program that uses interventions that are effective in reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors. Project SUCCESScounselors primarily work with adolescents individually and in small groups; conduct large group prevention/education discussions and programs, train and consult on prevention issues with alternative school staff; coordinate the substance abuse services and policies of the school and refer and follow-up with students and families needing substance abuse treatment or mental health services in the community.  Project SUCCESS contains the following four program components:

  • 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.

Contact USD379 Project SUCCESS Counselors