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
Warrick County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Warrick County, contact Julie Hoon, Vice President of Philanthropy.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Warrick County
Up in Smoke – Marijuana and Teens
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Grace Wilson, Program Coordinator – October 28, 2020- 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 […]
Opioid Awareness
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Salita Brown -October 22, 2020- Addiction… overdose… death… serious consequences that have become synonymous with opioid use. Opioids are very powerful drugs that have received significant media attention in the past years. However, through all of the coverage the reason opioids have become so addictive has gotten lost. So, what exactly is an opioid? […]
What is Red Ribbon Week, and Why Does it Matter?
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Diane Braun- October 15, 2020- 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 to unite and […]