School-based

Chemical Health Prevention
Programs & Services


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

Through the effective use of research-based prevention and early interventions, this initiative will:
  • 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.

2009-2010 School-based Prevention Specialist Schedule

Note:  Please call your school district for complete Prevention Specialist Schedule or to schedule an appointment.
Monday
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District

Tuesday
Cannon Falls School District

Wednesday
Red Wing School District

Thursday
Goodhue School District

Friday
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

Contact Information 


Julie Hatch, School-based Prevention Specialist
1407 W. 4th Street
Red Wing, MN  55066
Office:  651-385-3307
E-mail:  julie.hatch@chi-goodhue.org

 


 
1407 W. Fourth St
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-385-3307
info@co.goodhue.mn.us
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