Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Social Workers provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.
Youth First in
Posey County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Posey County, contact Ali Langen, Regional Development Officer.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Posey County
What is Red Ribbon Week, and Why Does it Matter?
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Diane Braun, Project Manager – Oct. 22, 2019 Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people each year. This year’s event will take place October 23-31. According to the Red Ribbon Week website, this event is an ideal way for people and communities […]
Up in Smoke – Marijuana & Teens
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Grace Wilson, Program Coordinator – Oct. 15, 2019 The conversation around marijuana is a hot topic in our society these days. Most folks seem to choose one side or the other and not many fall in the middle. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marijuana is the most used illegal […]
Opioids and Rx Awareness
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Salita Brown, Project Manager – Oct. 8, 2019 Addiction…overdose…death…all of these serious consequences have become synonymous with opioid use. Opioids are very powerful drugs that have received a lot of news coverage lately. However, through all of the coverage the reason opioids have become so addictive has gotten lost. So, what exactly is an […]