Thursday, 02 Sep 2010
Substance Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)

teensubstanceabuseReconnecting Youth and Parenting Wisely
SAIP is a FVPS program funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services. SAIP services are provided at no charge to participants.
Reconnecting Youth identifies and recruits high-risk teenage youth in school-based and community settings. Reconnecting Youth addresses four skill-training units that include self-esteem enhancement, decision-making, personal control, and interpersonal communication. The program is designed to achieve 3 goals:
  • *Increase school performance
  • *Decrease substance abuse
  • *Increase mood management (depression, aggression, etc.)
Program qualifications:
  • Minor alcohol and/or drug use by student
  • Family violence or runaways
  • High school absenteeism
  • Legal problems (juvenile probation, etc.)
  • Behind in credits earned for grade level
  • Poor social skills
Parenting Wisely is a 10-week program that addresses the needs of parents of at-risk adolescents, increasing knowledge about effective parenting behaviors. Parenting Wisely is designed to achieve three goals:
  • *Enhance parent communication skills
  • *Increase parental knowledge and use of appropriate and effective parenting techniques
  • *Promote healthy family interactions
Services Provided:
  • Individual, family, and group counseling
  • Home and school visitation
  • Community Activities
  • Community Education
  • Advocacy and referral to community resources
For program registration, please call: (210) 475-9426
Substance Abuse Warning Signs:
  • Sudden change in personality
  • Changes in relationships
  • History of substance abuse in the family
  • Trouble with law enforcement
  • Problems at school
  • Dishonesty and lying
  • Changes in appetite, sleep habits, or appearance
  • Rebelliousness or violent behavior
  • Drug use among friends
  • Finding drug paraphernalia