Muskingum Behavioral Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention

Muskingum Behavioral Health provides a variety of services designed to prevent and reduce substance abuse and other harmful behaviors to clients and the community. Family, friends and members of the community are a central part of anyone’s recovery and are often included in these activities. Our prevention services include:

• Screening, problem identification and referral services
• Prevention education classes in the classroom
• Family prevention education programs in the community
• Alcohol, drug and tobacco presentations
• Innovative activities that encourage clients to learn new skills, respect the differences of others, and advance in their own journeys toward recovery
• Evidence based curriculums
• Age appropriate character education lessons
• Age appropriate lessons on alcohol, drugs and high risk behaviors

Our Prevention Specialists and Recovery Coaches provide evidence-based activities and education on drug, alcohol and substance abuse, prevention and recovery. In group sessions, participants will:

• Learn effective methods to avoid and abstain from drugs, alcohol and other harmful behaviors
• Increase communication and bonding with parents
• Learn how to keep the lines of communication open with parents during stressful situations
• Develop a healthy self-image and self-esteem
• Learn positive social skills for home, school and in the community
• Parents will learn how to set limits and administer appropriate consequences
• Discover the relationship between responsibility and independence
• Youth learn to identify their skills and personal strengths
• Youth learn to make positive friends and productively manage time
• Identify other community services available for resolving family and personal issues

If you are ready to begin treatment, please contact us today and a professional counselor or recovery coach will contact you in 24 to 48 hours.