Prevention Services

Prevention specialists at the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission provide:

  • Education regarding substance use disorders, life skills, family management, parenting, and leadership/advocacy development skills.

  • Intervention services for youth at risk in Mercer County school districts.

  • Activities for diverse populations to engage in healthy alternatives to drug use and other at-risk behavior.

  • Collaboration and networking with schools, churches, communities, agencies, law enforcement and businesses to plan, organize, build, and enhance coalitions.