DPRC Programs and Services

Adult Prevention Programs - Outreach workers deliver the prevention message via health departments and other public locations using videos and printed materials. These programs are offered throughout Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties.

Power Tools for Parents - Six-hour drug education and parental management program. Includes videos, workbook and discussion. Available in English and Spanish. Workbooks are also available in Haitian. This program is available This program is available for any group requesting it in the Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.

Hispanic Prevention Outreach - Delivers prevention message to the Hispanic population via one-on-one and small group presentations using Spanish videos and Spanish and Haitian materials. This program is offered in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties.

Drug Free Puppet Shows - "By Applebee Pond" is a puppet show targeted at children ages K-3rd and teaches the drug prevention message through the use of nine animal puppets.  For 4th & 5th graders, child-like puppets are used to present "Proud To Be Drug Free."  These programs are very popular and are available upon request in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties.

Youth Drug Education Course - Three-hour information and education course for youth ages 12-17. Program focuses on drug prevention and also touches on identification, youth peer pressure and making good decisions. Fee of $15.00 to attend. Held regularly in Lakeland, Lake Wales and Sebring.

Anger Management Course - Three-hour course for youth ages 12-17.  The purpose of this program is to share and explore the appropriate ways to express anger.  Program includes role-play activities, and class discussion.  Fee is $15.00 to attend.  Held regularly in Lakeland.

Just Say No Rally - A special Rally for Lakeland's 5th graders held at the Lakeland Center.  Features a national speaker who delivers a message encouraging a drug-free lifestyle and positive peer pressure.

Red Ribbon Month - Public awareness event to show support for a drug-free community in October. The month ends with the annual Red Ribbon Run for youth and adults.

Literature and Awareness - Comprehensive lending library of books, videos and printed literature open to the public during office hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Referrals - Free help line that provides information and referrals to area drug and alcohol rehab services and self-help groups.

Education and Training - Providing free workshops about alcohol and drug abuse information. The agency also participates in health fairs and provides speakers upon request in the Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.

* The Drug Prevention Resource Center is growing with the needs of our community. We are constantly adding new programs. Please contact our office for the most current program information.