Programs
Helpful Programs Provided by the Coalition and Our Partners
CATCH My Breath
E-Cigarette, JUUL and Vaping Prevention Program
CATCH My Breath is an evidence-based educational vaping prevention program for grades 5-12 that has produced documented outcomes. Students who participated in this program had a substantially lower risk of vaping the year after participation in the program.
CATCH My Breath is available free of charge from The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., made possible through funding by Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. and Health Promotion Council.
Family Service Association of Bucks County (FSA) Family Strengthening Programs
FSA offers a variety of free programs to families including early childhood services, parenting strategies, support and education for parents in recovery, parent support groups, reunification assistance, food pantry and pet pantry.
S.O.S.: Signs of Suicide
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS), through funding by Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. offers a free suicide prevention program to middle and high school classrooms, afterschool programs or small community meetings for students in 6th-12th grade.
For more information, please call Adrienne Madnick, Program Manager, Bucks County Prevention at (267) 312-8561.
Bucks County Take Back Initiative
The Bucks County Take Back Initiative seeks to promote safe disposal of over-the-counter, prescription and pet medications as well as vaping devices and e-liquid through semi-annual Take Back events and year round permanent medication drop boxes.
The goal of this program is to prevent diversion and protect the environment. The Take Back Initiative also promotes safe storage of medications.
Click here for more information, and a list of permanent medication drop boxes throughout Bucks County.
YWCA Bucks County
The YWCA Bucks County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. They envision a community of empowered women, girls, and families succeeding through increased opportunities to pursue and fulfill their individual aspirations. The YWCA is committed to the empowerment of, community-based service to, and partnership with women, girls, and families in need. Integrity, diversity, inclusivity, empathy, and self-value are non-negotiable elements of everything they do.
The YWCA offers a variety of services to children and families in our community. Some of those are food pantry for Bucks County residents, youth programs at schools and community centers, as well Prevention-based programs for youth and families based on various topics on which children need guidance. Lastly, the YWCA Bucks County offers Housing services to help those in need. This includes families who are homeless, living in a shelter or need assistance with rent to prevent eviction.
Click here for more information about these services