MISSION
To contribute to a sustained reduction in the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other chemicals proven to be hazardous to human health and detrimental to community well-being by providing community programs and activities that will enhance and develop the lives of young people.

SERVICES OFFERED

• ATOD Information and Resource Center (Monday-Friday, 8:00AM -4:00PM) Free printed information on alcohol and drug use designed to educate and inform specific segments of the community as well as the general population.

• Sponsors Youth Drug Abuse prevention programs in collaboration with East Baton Rouge Housing Authority which focuses on the improvement of educational basic skills and character for youth ages 6 – 12 years of age.

• Refers individuals to various agencies or facilities providing detoxification, outpatient treatment, long and/or short-term in-patient treatments and aftercare programs.

• Free condom distribution site.

YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAM
Lion’s Quest

• A bullying, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention program for youth ages 6 through 12 years old, which aims at preventing the use of substances and promoting character development through education while providing fun activities to enrich the lives of youth based on the “Character Counts” curriculum.

• in our family programs, community, and church organizations.

PREVENTING DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS

MOTTO:
Prevent Destructive Behaviors!
Promote Healthy Lifestyles!

For more information contact:

Christine Gibson, Prevention Programs Manager
Office (225) 344-6345
cgibson@obrienhouse.org