• Teen Intervene is an evidence-based program for youth and teens focused on addressing alcohol, marijuana, e-cigarette, tobacco use, or other substances.
• We serve teens involved in infrequent substance use (experimenting) to those struggling with mild to moderate substance use disorders.
• The program provides education, support, and guidance for teens and guardians through research-based theories.

• Using a time-efficient approach referred to as “Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment” (widely known as SBIRT), the process consists of an initial assessment with the potential to qualify for several different service options.
• The Brief Intervention phase consists of three or more individual sessions with Teen Intervene staff, including an optional session with a parent or guardian.
• Additional sessions focused on nicotine use may be provided as needed.
• Prevention services are provided for teens who qualify.
• Sessions are most effective when in person; virtual sessions are subject to approval.

• Teens aged 12-19 years old with an identified need to screen for substance use concerns.
• Based on patterns of use, teens may qualify for prevention or brief intervention programming provided in-house.
• Youth who qualify for higher levels of care will be referred to qualified providers in the community.

Court referrals/municipal tickets:
$150.00 screening fee

All other referral sources:
$75.00 screening fee

Individual sessions allow a teen to take an active role in developing goals and establishing specific action steps to help facilitate their personalized change process.

Using a non-judgmental approach, teens are given an opportunity to reflect on their choices, learn new skills that promote healthier behaviors, and to take initiative for self-change.

During the brief Intervention phase, teens will reflect on:

• Reasons for engaging in substance use
• The advantages of not using drugs or alcohol
• Understanding triggers and cravings
• Exploring readiness to change habits
• Establishing goals
• Handling peer pressure
• Building refusal skills
• Enhancing decision-making skills
• Reinforcing positive social supports
• Making educated decisions based on understanding the physical and emotional effects of substance use

• 92% of teens have reported an increase of confidence in their ability to refuse alcohol and other substances
• 100% of teens have reported an increased understanding of the short and long-term effects of drinking and drug use
• 87% of teens report a better understanding of factors that could influence them to drink or use drugs
• 97% of teens agree this program has helped them