Opioid & Substance Use Prevention Initiative

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club plans to launch the Opioid & Substance Use Prevention Initiative to combat the opioid epidemic in Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley communities. The initiative will focus on evidence-informed strategies to prevent youth risk-taking behaviors and improve health outcomes. Key project activities include enhancing social and emotional development skills, employing trauma-informed approaches, conducting small-group sessions, implementing evidence-based prevention programs, involving families at the Club, and fostering strong community partnerships. Anticipated outcomes include reduced substance use among youth, enhanced social-emotional skills, increased community awareness of prevention practices, and strengthened support for youth and families aged 4-18 in both communities. The Boys & Girls Club of Antelope Valley will oversee subrecipient activities aligned with these goals.