YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES

Our program provides youth with the tools and opportunities to drive positive change in their communities by raising awareness and reducing access to alcohol and other drugs.

OUR RECENT ACTIVITIES

{title}

PHOTOVOICE PROJECT

The Photovoice Project combines the art of photography with advocacy, providing youth a platform to share their perspectives and drive awareness around the impact of alcohol and other drugs in their community.

WEEKS 1-2

Youth learn the basics of photography, building skills to capture meaningful moments in their communities.

WEEKS 3-4

Participants focus on capturing their final image while crafting a written explanation that tells the story behind the photo.

After completing their work, the photos are printed on canvases and showcased at a Photovoice Exhibit, where youth can share their stories with family, friends, and community members. This event encourages open dialogue about the importance of creating a healthier, drug-free environment.

Learn More
{title}

STICKER SHOCK ACTIVITY

Raising Awareness Against Underage Drinking

Our team also conducts in-person, single-session presentations on the risks associated with alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, prescription drugs, and fentanyl. These sessions equip students with refusal strategies and introduce local community resources for further support.

The stickers, which are designed by the youth themselves, feature powerful messages that remind store owners and shoppers of the legal and health risks associated with underage drinking. This activity serves as a visual deterrent and conversation starter, encouraging community-wide responsibility in reducing alcohol access to youth.

By engaging in Sticker Shock, young people become active participants in promoting a safer, healthier community, while directly addressing the issue of underage drinking in their own neighborhoods.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

Our team actively participates in and hosts informational booths at a wide range of local events, including resource fairs, health fairs, National Night Out, and more. These events are an essential part of our mission to engage with the community, raise awareness, and provide educational resources. Through these efforts, we aim to promote substance abuse prevention and foster a stronger, healthier community.

Christina and Emily smiling together at a community event
Family enjoying time outdoors in Orange County
Higher Ground program participants gathered during September community event
Youth and mentors engaging in activities at Higher Ground in September
Group of volunteers and students at Partners4Wellness event
Community wellness outreach event with families and staff
Orange County School of the Arts students participating in a wellness activity
Ryan’s Reach program participants posing together at a gathering
Sabil Center community event promoting health and wellness

WANT TO JOIN OUR NEXT ACTIVITY OR LEARN MORE?

We’re here to give you the tools, training, and opportunities to take action. Whether it’s volunteering, joining a coalition, or becoming part of our Youth Advisory Committee—you’ll have a voice in creating a healthier, safer Orange County.

Speak up. Get involved. Lead the way to a drug-free future.