Preventing chemical use 
and 
improving students' educational performance

The Vision

A countywide, comprehensive and coordinated school-based chemical health system that reflects best practices.

The Goals

• Reduce chemical use by students
• Reduce the incidence of relapse after treatment
• Improve academic performance and school success
• Increase safety in schools
• Improve partnership between students, parents, school and community
• Reduce juvenile crime
• Increase youth access to chemical health service

Programs and Services

• Coordinated prevention curriculum and programming
• Chemical use screening, initial interventions, case management and family support
• Coordinated referrals and connections to community chemical/mental health resources
• Coordinated transition from treatment back to the school setting
• Resource and educational information for students siblings, parents, school staff and community members
• Family involvement with the students, school and service providers
• Educational programs and presentations

Staff

The Chemical Health Prevention Specialist, through the Goodhue County Education District, serves Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Red Wing, Kenyon-Wanamingo and Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Districts. 

The Chemical Health Prevention Specialists works with schools to coordinate drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention efforts, provide education and information on substance use and abuse and will provide resources for services available to students, staff, families and community members.

2008-2009 School Schedule

Contact Information