The Family Support Center
Supporting Prevention Since 1990


SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Student Training, pre-k through 12 can be implemented in small or large groups.  Topics include  peer mediation/relationships, values clarification, leadership skills, violence prevention, and diversity training. Student Training also can include participation in a county-wide underage drinking prevention program, and involvement in an education/community service program for middle and high school girls.

Available In-School Training and Presentations
  • Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention information
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cliques
  • Bullying
  • Peer relations/social skills
  • Risk-taking behaviors
  • Decision-making
  • Self-awareness/self-esteem
  • Body image
  • Eating Disorders
  • Sexual harassment/date rape
  • Social skills
  • Assessment/referral

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PreventionWorks
This is a comprehensive custom-designed alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education/ prevention program for schools located outside the Washington metropolitan area. The program is based on each school's schedule and student's needs and includes student input and evaluation, analysis of local and school risk environment, teaching/training teams comprised of master-level educators, MSWs and certified addictions counselors, selected hand outs and resources, faculty and parent training, and "booster sessions".
 
Programs may include the following:
• Alcohol Use/Binge Drinking
• Tobacco Use
• Marijuana Use
• Effects of Other Drugs
• Intervention: How to Help a Friend
• Realities of High-Risk Behavior
• Influences of Advertising/Media
• Refusal Skills
• What is Addiction
• Questions & Answers
• Parent Training
• Staff Training/Support

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Treatment Services
In response to numerous requests from schools and families for counseling outside of the school setting, the Family Support Center offers therapy for young people from FSC counselors at the Family Support Center office in Bethesda, MD.

Since 1990, FSC has enjoyed successful relationships with numerous independent and public schools throughout the area and is a trusted and natural resource for treatment referral. The relationships we have built provide a wonderful foundation to utilize the Family Support Center as a resource for ongoing therapeutic services and is a comfortable option for families seeking these services. 

We are fortunate to have a diverse staff who are experienced in providing an array of therapeutic services. Our social workers, counselors, and therapists are trained and licensed to work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of issues such as adolescence, transitions, learning disabilities, alcohol and drug addictions, sexuality, grief and loss issues, and social and communication skills. 

Contact the Family Support Center for more information. 

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