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Over 1800 6th and 7th graders will be provided LifeSkills programming across the seven county region during the 8 month ODH grant cycle. Amanda Clearcreek and Bloom Carroll 6th graders will be provided the programming in Fairfield County. Last year the region implemented this program to 12 school districts and approximately 1900 students. These efforts have had an impact in decreasing not only tobacco use rates, but creating a generation of youth who are tobacco free and standing up for what they believe in. According to National Health Promotions Associates, Inc, LifeSkills has been scientifically researched with the results proving that it can reduce the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol and drug use by as much as 87 percent. LifeSkills has also been shown to reduce violent and aggressive behavior. The curriculum consists of 15 class sessions dealing with topics like self-image, smoking, violence, coping with anxiety and communications skills. Many schools lack the resources and staff to address these skills that teens need to make positive life choices. By offering the LifeSkills program, the Fairfield Department of Health is able to fill a void in the student’s lives. |
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