Prevention Services
WMMHC prevention services promote wellness through interventions that educate and support communities. Our prevention specialists work in various capacities with members from many different groups in their communities. Together, we work to make our community drug-free and healthy.
Making A Difference
WMMHC Prevention Services was developed to teach Montana's youth skills for resisting social influences, impacting drug-related attitudes and norms, and promoting personal management skills. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of youth throughout Montana. According to the Statewide 2020 Montana Prevention Needs Assessment
71.2%
of Montana students have NOT had an alcoholic beverage to drink in the past 30 days
82.5%
of Montana students have NOT had 5 or more drinks of alcohol in a row in the past 30 days
85.8%
of Montana students have NOT used cannabis (marijuana) in the
last 30 days
1
98.8%
of Montana students have NOT used methamphetamines in the last 30 days
96.2%
of Montana youth have NOT taken prescription medication without a doctor telling them to in the past 30 days
Prevention Programs
WMMHC offers many effective substance use prevention programs that can be implemented in various settings. Prevention programs can involve an individual or group in a family, school, law enforcement, or community setting. WMMHC substance use prevention programs focus both on environmental and community factors.