Substance Abuse Programs

Welcome to PERS, where we're dedicated to building a safer and healthier community through prevention, education, and transformation. Our comprehensive substance abuse prevention and education programs empower individuals with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions, reduce risks, and create positive change. The purpose of our programs are multi faceted: to better understand the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol, drugs and other mind-altering substances, increase ones accountability to their use, and to promote behavior modification by exploring ways to help change our environment to live a healthier and more fulfilling life without the use of alcohol or drugs.

Programs vary in length and content.  Scroll down for a full description of each program.​

Alcohol Education One Day

4 Contact Hours 
​$75.00

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Alcohol Education Level I

10 Contact Hours
​$150.00

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Alcohol Education Level II

15 Contact Hours
​$225.00

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Alcohol & Drug Insight

4 Contact Hours 
​$75.00

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Weekend Wake-Up

12 Contact Hours
​$195.00

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Substance Abuse Programs

Alcohol Education One Day

4 Contact Hours
This program focuses on increasing insight and understanding of the effects of alcohol and other mind-altering substances, along with associated risks. Designed for individuals who are in need of intensive education and who do may not meet the criteria for substance abuse treatment.  Presentations include lectures, group-discussions and guest speakers all promoting accountability and healthy lifestyle changes. 

Alcohol Education Level I

10 Contact Hours
Intensive weekend program for those individuals experiencing substance abuse related problems, but not meeting the criteria for treatment. Focus is on increasing ones awareness of alcohol and other mind-altering substances and the associated emotional, familial, legal, financial and other related risks and/or consequences.  Presentations include lectures, self-assessments, group discussions and guest speakers.

Alcohol Education Level II

15 Contact Hours
This program is designed for individuals either potentially at risk of developing an alcohol problem, or showing signs/symptoms suggestive of an established alcohol problem.  Focus is on decreasing denial and/or minimization, introduction into the recovery community and an educational series addressing alcohol (and other drug) related issues.  Presentations include lectures, individual assessments, group-discussion, guest speakers and opportunities for self reflection. 

Alcohol & Drug Insight 

4 Contact Hours
A program designed to provide insight and increase understanding of the effects of alcohol and other mind-altering drugs, and their impact on day-to-day life.  Intended for individuals in need of alcohol and drug education who do not meet the criteria for treatment. 

Weekend Wake-Up

12 Contact Hours
Intensive program that encompasses all components of your typical weekend overnight program, without the overnight stay and additional cost. Designed for the repeat, or High BAC, offender. Focus is on increasing ones awareness of substance abuse, associated risks and consequences, while also addressing underlying related issues through self-assessments, group discussion and interactive activity. 

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