If you never start, you will never have to quit!

Actively engaging 10,000 K-12 students across four counties, Team PARS has been pioneering the prevention field for more than 20 years, utilizing and implementing successful, up-to-date approaches.

Inside and outside the classrooms, our trained specialists utilize evidence-based curriculums and a wide variety of age-appropriate strategies to initiate and strengthen skills such as but not limited to:

  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting
  • Identifying and Managing Emotions
  • Effective Communication
  • Identifying Bullying Situations

Our modalities include individual and universal education, capacity-building and environmental change. Our desire is to ignite communities to work collectively to strengthen and protect the resiliency of our youth. Our vision is that our youth have a strong acceptance of themselves, the skills and support to make excellent life choices and the resources needed to grow into healthy adults.

“Presenters are very kind and patient – material covered was relevant and important to our student population, Great Job!” – Teacher

Contact:

Prevention Team
740-420-9490, admin@parsohio.org

Referral Form
PARS Prevention Program Referral Form

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How many squares do you see?

On average most people look at these squares and see 16 or 17 squares not allowing themselves to think any deeper. We need to educate ourselves on considering all of the alternative choices and the consequences before making a decision. When looking at these squares closer one can find up to 30 different squares. Thinking deeper about decisions we make allows us to make the most productive choices for our life rather than the easiest. It take an average of 3-5 seconds to make a decision, ask yourself next time you make a decision if you are thinking 30 squares deep. Answer: 30