Address
245 E. 680 S.
Cedar City, UT 84720
Cedar City, UT 84720
Iron Services
Below is a list of Specific Programs/Services provided in Iron County:
Campaigns & Community Activities
1. Parents Empowered Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign
2. Utah Methamphetamine Public Awareness Campaign (www.endmethnow.org)
3. Ribbon Week Activities in all Iron County Schools
4. At-Risk Youth /Early Intervention
5. Programs for Elementary and Secondary Schools
6. Governing Youth Council (GYC) – Drug & Violence-Free service groups/clubs at secondary schools.
7. Energy Drinks
Teaches about the dangers of energy drinks including how the industry markets dangerous amounts of caffeine to youth. Also how the alcohol industry is associated to the energy drink market and how some drinks actually contain alcohol contents equivalent to that of a beer. Presentation geared toward parents and teachers.
8. Community Life-skills Presentations
Presentations are available for other community organizations as requested including religious, business and private organizations.
9. Provide ATOD Information to the community at health fairs and other community events.
10. Provide Technical Assistance to other agencies, school and community groups.
Iron County Prevention Coordinator: LaMar Macklin 435-867-7648
Prevention Specialist: Matt Nelson 435-867-7649
Secretary: Tara Atkinson 435-867-7650
Fax 435-867-7699
Southwest Behavioral Health Center Class Information:
Level II (Intensive Outpatient Treatment)
Prime for Life is an alcohol and drug program for people of all ages. It is designed to gently but powerfully challenge common beliefs and attitudes that directly contribute to high-risk alcohol and drug use. A primary goal of PRIME for Life is prevention of any type of alcohol or drug problem. This includes prevention of health problems such as alcoholism, or impairment problems such as car crashes or fights. Emphasis is on knowing and understanding risks one cannot change and reducing risks one can change.
The Teen Prime for Life class is 8 hours. The cost is $50.00
Level I and Level II Teen classes DO NOT require an evaluation unless it is recommended by the courts. However, assessment tools are very effective in providing information which allows us to provide the most effective treatment to meet the needs of each individual client. The cost of an evaluation for teens will be based on a sliding fee scale.
The court recommendation will determine which class the teen will be referred to. Level II.I (Intensive Outpatient Treatment) Assessment needed
Below is a list of Specific Programs/Services provided in Iron County:
Campaigns & Community Activities
1. Parents Empowered Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign
- Coordinate media campaign targeting parents. Parents learn that they are the most powerful influence on their children’s behavior. This campaign focuses on specific skills including bonding, boundaries and monitoring. As parents learn to implement these skills, children will be less at-risk for underage drinking and using other drugs. www.ParentsEmpowered.org
2. Utah Methamphetamine Public Awareness Campaign (www.endmethnow.org)
- Coordinate media campaign educating the community on the issue of methamphetamine. The campaign includes engaging the community, teaching how meth impacts the community, what is meth, why it is a problem in Utah, understanding addiction and how to get help. www.endmethnow.org
3. Ribbon Week Activities in all Iron County Schools
- Provide technical assistance and resources to the schools during Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week.
- Collaborate with business community to increase awareness and networking with the schools.
- Provide rewards for pro-social involvement
4. At-Risk Youth /Early Intervention
- Student Assistance, (PEP) a school based personal education program which identifies behaviors and/or situations which put students at-risk. Students are self-referred into the program where risk and protective factors are explored. They participate in an individual and/or group process, which may include active learning, skills development and will provide positive alternatives so each individual, will feel valued and taken seriously. Referrals are made to other professionals when necessary.
- Currently we are serving nine schools in the district. There are between 25-45 students participating at each school, every school year, at any given time. Prevention Specialists track participating student’s grades and attendance. Our overall data shows improvement in both areas.
- Heaton Ranch Retreat: two three-day retreats for At-Risk 7th & 8th grade students who have been selected from PEP program. Retreats will address at-risk behaviors. Specifically focusing on active learning, resiliency and promoting positive youth development.
5. Programs for Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Kid Power 3rd – 4th grade
- Personal Power 6th grade
- With follow-ups in the 7th & 8th grade
6. Governing Youth Council (GYC) – Drug & Violence-Free service groups/clubs at secondary schools.
- Peer Educators from the high school teach presentations on the Prevention of Tobacco & Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management/Conflict Resolution, Internet Safety and Hero’s (a Positive Role Model lesson) at the Elementary Schools 4th through 6th grades.
- Life-skills puppet shows: Age-appropriate life-skills and character education plays.
- State and Regional Youth Leadership Conference: State and five-county Leadership Conferences for Governing Youth Council & other Student Leaders who model Drug and Violence-Free living. Participants use skills to coordinate prevention activities in their schools.
- Service Learning: Students participate in the state service-learning conference. They are then given opportunities to participate in service-learning activities in the schools and community.
7. Energy Drinks
Teaches about the dangers of energy drinks including how the industry markets dangerous amounts of caffeine to youth. Also how the alcohol industry is associated to the energy drink market and how some drinks actually contain alcohol contents equivalent to that of a beer. Presentation geared toward parents and teachers.
8. Community Life-skills Presentations
Presentations are available for other community organizations as requested including religious, business and private organizations.
9. Provide ATOD Information to the community at health fairs and other community events.
10. Provide Technical Assistance to other agencies, school and community groups.
Iron County Prevention Coordinator: LaMar Macklin 435-867-7648
Prevention Specialist: Matt Nelson 435-867-7649
Secretary: Tara Atkinson 435-867-7650
Fax 435-867-7699
Southwest Behavioral Health Center Class Information:
Level II (Intensive Outpatient Treatment)
Prime for Life is an alcohol and drug program for people of all ages. It is designed to gently but powerfully challenge common beliefs and attitudes that directly contribute to high-risk alcohol and drug use. A primary goal of PRIME for Life is prevention of any type of alcohol or drug problem. This includes prevention of health problems such as alcoholism, or impairment problems such as car crashes or fights. Emphasis is on knowing and understanding risks one cannot change and reducing risks one can change.
The Teen Prime for Life class is 8 hours. The cost is $50.00
Level I and Level II Teen classes DO NOT require an evaluation unless it is recommended by the courts. However, assessment tools are very effective in providing information which allows us to provide the most effective treatment to meet the needs of each individual client. The cost of an evaluation for teens will be based on a sliding fee scale.
The court recommendation will determine which class the teen will be referred to. Level II.I (Intensive Outpatient Treatment) Assessment needed
