What is primary prevention?
Primary prevention is a public health strategy of intervening before negative health effects occur, including delaying or preventing young people’s use of harmful substances that may lead to overdose or other substance-related harms.​
(Source: National Academy for State Health Policy)
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Learn more about our prevention work here.
What We Do
The SSTAR (Stanley Street Treatment and Resources) Prevention Program supports young people and their families by utilizing data informed strategies to implement and evaluate programming, policy, and practice change to areas in Fall River, Taunton, and the surrounding cities and towns. All the work and collaboration efforts through SSTAR Prevention are grounded in Positive Youth Development. Positive Youth Development builds on the strengths of individuals and families to create healthier communities. Our prevention efforts emphasize the importance of physical and mental health and wellness.
Engage
At SSTAR Prevention we welcome youth, families, and community stakeholders to participate in all of our substance use prevention efforts.
Educate
Whether it's making community connections, providing resources, or teaching coping skills, we strive to educate the community on substance use prevention tools.
Empower
We empower communities to use their voices to advocate for policy changes that can make substantial impacts on how services are provided to those who need them most.
Healthy Choices for Positive Youth Development
Positive Youth Development is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances young people’s strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.
Resources
Below you will find information for the various groups we support.
