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Change Choices: Strong Minds
"Strong Minds. Wise Choices. Brighter Futures."
Our signature 24-week integrated mental wellness, substance-use prevention, and healthy decision-making program for boys ages 10–17.
Ages 10–17· 24 weeks
What Participants Experience
The approach.
Interactive lessons, age-appropriate discussions, real-world scenarios, mentoring activities, family participation, and connections to qualified professionals when appropriate.
Substance Use Prevention
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Marijuana and cannabis education
- Vaping and nicotine prevention
- Prescription medication safety
- Counterfeit pills and overdose awareness
- Peer pressure and refusal skills
- Recognizing risky situations
- Positive alternatives to substance use
Mental & Emotional Wellness
- Emotional awareness and regulation
- Understanding stress and anxiety
- Coping with sadness and disappointment
- Recognizing when extra mental health support is needed
- Healthy anger management
- Grief and loss
- Bullying and cyberbullying
- Building self-esteem and confidence
- Trauma-aware supportive relationships
- Healthy coping and problem-solving
Leadership & Decision-Making
- Positive identity and belonging
- Personal responsibility
- Healthy relationships
- Communication skills
- Goal setting and future planning
- Conflict resolution
- Making safe and informed choices
Important
This is an educational and preventive mentoring program. Change Center does not provide clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy, or medical treatment. When needed, we help connect families to qualified community resources.