G.A.P.S.

 Group for Adolescents Providing Support (G.A.P.S)

• Estimated 25% of all children in the US (about 27.8 million) are effected by or exposed to a family alcohol problem.
• Younger youth were more likely than older youth to report talking with a parent about the dangers of substance use: 61.6% of those aged 12 or 13, 59.5% of those aged 14 or 15, and 57.1% of those aged 16 or 17 had such talks.

What is G.A.P.S.?

-G.A.P.S. is a group of kids just like you who are needing a safe, confidentail place to work out the various things in their life that have led them to get involved with drugs, alcohol, and other unsafe behaviors. G.A.P.S. provides a positive environment to support teens (13-19 years old) addressing substance related issues.

Meetings are adult mediated with prevention education and open discussion on addiction, relationships, problems solving, and decision making.

Meetings held every Tuesday and Friday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at YFC office (2809 13th Street) for ages 13-19.

How do I get involved?

Please contact YFC office for details on how to become an adult mentor (402-564-3700)

Leadership Team Is a Collaborative Effort by the following:

Back to BASICs Coalition and its members, East Central District Health Department, Governor's Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant