A Different Approach
In the 1990s, substance abuse prevention and advocacy was mostly focused on scare tactics and oversimplification with campaigns like Just Say No.
In search of an alternative strategy, The Raphaelites created materials aimed at fostering positive self-esteem and changing the conversation about substance abuse.
In search of an alternative strategy, The Raphaelites created materials aimed at fostering positive self-esteem and changing the conversation about substance abuse.
Consequence of Underage Drinking
Youth who begin drinking before the age of 15 have a 41 percent chance of future alcohol dependence, compared with a 10 percent chance for those who begin after the legal drinking age.
Focusing on youth mental health and substance use, we teach them to cope with life’s challenges in a way that is productive, and helps them to work through the problem, not create a secondary issue.
Focusing on youth mental health and substance use, we teach them to cope with life’s challenges in a way that is productive, and helps them to work through the problem, not create a secondary issue.
Prevention & Advocacy Programs for Communities
Today, the Raphaelites offers various research-based Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) programs for parents, caregivers, older adults, and students. We understand the importance of alcohol and drug prevention program education, and our teams have dedicated significant resources, time, and effort into building practical programs tailored for today’s youth.
In cooperation with our community partners, The Raphaelites prevention programs work to prevent substance use in youth and minimize harm — both now and in the future.
In cooperation with our community partners, The Raphaelites prevention programs work to prevent substance use in youth and minimize harm — both now and in the future.
Goals for the Future
We have the ambitious goal of expanding our prevention programming to all remaining counties. Our aim is to educate young people, parents, and teachers on the risks associated with underage drinking.
Despite uncertainty, The Raphaelites remains determined to reach these underserved communities, providing valuable substance and alcohol education that have helped so many others thus far.
Despite uncertainty, The Raphaelites remains determined to reach these underserved communities, providing valuable substance and alcohol education that have helped so many others thus far.
With your help, we can empower change.