Teen Intervene is a harm reduction program designed to work with teens ages 12 – 17 years old experiencing problems related to mild to moderate use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. The free, confidential program for teens to explore why they’ve chosen to use alcohol, tobacco, vapes, or other drugs.

Teens work one-on-one with an educator to:

• Identify the reasons why they’ve chosen to use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
• Examine the effects of substance use on their life
• Find opportunities to make healthier choices
  
  

Teen Intervene is not an appropriate program for teens who (1) have a DSM-5 severe level Substance Use Disorder (SUD) where they show a loss of control regarding their substance use or have developed a significant tolerance, (2) are daily substance users, or (4) have untreated mental health disorders.

Anyone can refer a teen. A teen can even refer themselves!

Here’s how it works:

• A teen is referred to the program using one of the program’s referral forms.
• The teen meets with an educator to make sure the program is right for them.
• The teen meets with the educator in their school or community to complete the program in 4-6 sessions.
• The teen can complete an optional family session if it’s right for them.