Human Services

The Substance Use Prevention Program

In Michigan, 78% of drug overdose deaths involve at least one opioid in 2018.

Solving For the Root Cause

THE SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAM

The drug use and addiction epidemic adversely affects the nation, and disproportionately underserved and vulnerable communities. Through addiction and ATOD prevention services, we provide the tools and resources to educate and drive awareness. Our comprehensive research based Life Skills program offers participants realistic data to equip them with proper resistance skills in an effort to reduce substance abuse and restore physical, emotional and mental well-being.

We apply the Botvin Life Skills Training Program for Elementary and Middle School Students in Detroit. The evidence based program yields proven results, giving individuals and families the hope they need to battle their disease. We target the mainstream population, economically disadvantaged community members and high risk vulnerable youth, ages 9-18 who are at risk to and currently using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to live a life free of substances and learn how to move closer to recovery when needed.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

  • PREVENT AND REDUCE THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNDERAGED DRINKING
  • REDUCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND OVER THE COUNTER MISUSE AND ABUSE
  • ELIMINATE AND REDUCE YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO AND UNDERAGED SMOKING
  • PREVENT SUICIDES AND ATTEMPTS
  • REDUCE ILLICIT DRUG USE BY YOUTH
  • PREVENT USE AND REDUCE CONSEQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER OF EMERGING LOCAL TRENDS

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LEARN HOW & WHY

Shaneen Jones, CPS, SUD

PREVENTION DIRECTOR

Shaneen Jones has worked in the ACC Substance Abuse Department for over 20 years, providing life skills and support services to youth and families in the Northeast Detroit area. Ms. Jones is a certified Prevention Specialist through MCBAP. Prior to joining ACC, Shaneen worked as an AmeriCorps Service Member as a Family Support Specialist in Detroit. During her service, she obtained many certifications and experiences that would lead and contribute to her future endeavors as a Certified Prevention Specialist and SUD Director. Her life’s work has included working with the juvenile delinquency system and experience working with at-risk youth and families.

She is a current member of the Michigan Association of Female Entrepreneurs, AMERICORPS, Michigan Prevention Association, and WOWS Support Group for Women.
Been with ACC since: 2003