NEW: The NECASA School-Based Prevention Program
This new program is open to students in grades 7-12 within the 21 Town Necasa regions.
The program is designed to:
- Prevent youth substance abuse.
- Encourage students to research and educate their peers and parents regarding substance abuse/misuse.
- Recognize areas of need in their school community.
- Empower students to address the needs of their school community.
- Bring students together to collaborate in a healthy and supportive peer environment which encourages teamwork, education, creativity and the accomplishment of long term goals and health lifestyles.
Substance Abuse Video Contest
Applications will be accepted from youth school-based organizations including: National Honor Society, Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, 4-H lift, T.O.P.S., Diversity Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, etc.
The student group is instructed to create an educational video which addresses substance abuse prevention in one of the following areas:
- Tobacco
- Prescription Drugs
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
The video must reach as many people as possible within the student organization’s school and parent community. The student organization must explain in detail how they would use the $500 prize to benefit their school. Prize money cannot be used for food, parties, project graduation, cash rewards or gift cards. The money MUST be used in a way that will benefit the school as a whole.
There will be two contests per year; one every six months. Those who do not win during the first round may re-submit their project for future consideration.
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