Prevention

A collaborative between the Alliance and Oakland University, this project utilizes the Science of the Positive to address mental health among OU students and reduce stigma. Using Positive Norm as the campaign mascot, this campaign seeks to educate about student norms surrounding mental health, seeking help and supporting friends. This campaign also addresses other issues such as substance use and student engagement on campus.

A 5-lesson program conducted once a week during or after school. This program is designed to empower 6-8th grade girls with information and skills to make healthy life choices.

Click here for Girls Empowered flyer. 

Prime for Life is a self-evaluation based program that allows participants to reflect on their decision making, learn to protect what is important to them and dive deep into how high-risk choices with substance use impacts different aspects of life. It includes 4-8 hours of content, a private workbook to complete activities and a step-by-step process of how to create goals for a more positive future. This program can be used as a prevention tool, as well as an intervention for students who are displaying at risk behaviors.

Through a partnership with Variety the Children’s Charity of Detroit, the Alliance offers ReNEWed Jr., a program for 2-4th grade elementary school aged children and is designed to provide students with tools for dealing with stress, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. The program covers subjects focused on how to cope with difficult emotions, positive ways to address feelings, healthy/unhealthy relationships and appropriate and helpful communication skills.