Here are some of these programs. For specific information, contact a teacher or guidance counselor.

The Student Assistance Program assists faculty and staff members identify problems, such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs and mental health issues, in school.People trained in this program can identify these problems and make recommendations to students and parents.SAP is active in most schools in Butler County and all public schools.

This is a school based organization that develops a positive peer pressure group in schools and the community.Members of this group, who vow to abstain from use of drugs and alcohol, prove teenagers can remain straight and clean and not give in to negative peer pressure.It is open to any student at Butler Junior High School, and other schools in the Butler School District plan start this program this school year as well.

There are a number of self-improvement programs at you school. Check with your guidance counselor about getting involved.,• TATU: Teens Against Tobacco Use• BYTE: Butler Youth Tobacco Education• SADD: Students Against Destructive Decisions• College Bound: Educates high school seniors on risks and consequences of drug and alcohol use as it relates to transition from high school.• NOT: Tobacco cessation program• Drug Awareness Program: Butler County Detective Pat Cannon educates on the negative impact of drugs• Reach/Strive Prevention Plus Training: A four-day peer leadership for anti-drug and alcohol members• On Applebee Pond: Drugs and alcohol prevention using puppets for elementary pupils• Babes: Beginning Alcohol and Addictions Basic Education Studies• STOP: Students Together Organizing Prevention• TADA: Teens Against Drugs and Alcohol• Teen Institute: A two-day drug and alcohol education• DARE: Drug Abuse Resistance Education• Red Ribbon Week: Teaches the effects of alcohol use on one's body, family, friends and community through a variety of activities• SAP: Student Assistance Program• Olweus: Bullying prevention program• Starfish: Peer mentoring program promoting diversity acceptance, kindness, respect and teamwork• HELP: Character education and positive decision-making program• Walk in My Shoes: Bullying prevention program• Pajama Rama and Main Event: Bullying prevention program• Evening Parent Education Programs: Educates parents on internet dangers/safety and current drug and alcohol issuesNeed to talk: If you have questions about this topic, call the Butler County Drug and Alcohol Program at 724-284-4114 or the county's drug tip line at 866-363-3784.