Testimonials & Impact
What Students Are Saying...
“I’m glad I took this program. It’s so needed with all of the problems out there.”
“The coping skills activity reminded me of healthy ways to manage stress—meditation, mindfulness, even just thinking before I speak. That little reminder made a big difference.”
“Journaling helped me realize what I’ve done and what I haven’t. Every failure makes me stronger.”
“I liked the meaningful relationships and coping activities the best. The program helps you grow before high school even starts.”
“I wish my self-esteem was better but this program has made me realize that it can be.”
“Coping skills activity opened my eyes. I didn’t know how much I needed healthier ways to deal with stress until I learned them.”
“I use the journaling activity all the time. These programs helped my self-esteem and real life, not just school.”
“I didn’t realize how bad the opioid crisis really was—this program opened my eyes to the truth.”
What Educators and Parents Are Saying...
“Thank you so much for taking the time to present..it was very well received and our members gained a great deal of information!”
“PREP has created a great approach to dealing with substance use issues with students. We are actively utilizing their anti-vaping programs and have seen effective results throughout.”
“PREP has been an amazing resource in both a classroom setting and administrative setting. I have seen some incredible results when using it as an intervention resource with students that have struggled with substance issues.”
“Mental wellness and substance use prevention are a very important aspect of high school athletics. PREP has developed an impressive set of programs to help students athletes and kids everywhere.”
“PREP has created a system that addresses the core issue of substance abuse in children and young adults. They aren’t just scratching the surface. It is a deeper systems approach that aims to make students’ mental health and wellness an absolute priority all while offering an effective partnership model for schools.”
“Great ideas! Easy and practical course which allowed me to create a plan of putting the strategies into practice in my classroom.”
“It gave me the opportunity to reflect upon ways in which I can support students in their overall well being.”
“The presentation was done well and in small intervals that allowed participants to work at their own pace.”