MISSION
Our goal at Henrico Area Prevention Services is to promote health and wellness. Henrico Area Prevention Services supports individuals, family, and community strengths by reducing the influence of risk factors and increasing protective factors. Addressing risks and building upon the strengths of youth, families, and communities averts the need for more costly substance use and mental health treatment services. Visit the Wellness page to learn more about the dimensions of wellness.
OUR PROGRAMS
Focus on school-age youth to promote healthy development and lifestyles. Objectives include addressing the developmental and gender-specific needs of youth, promoting life skills, and building resiliency against substance use and other at-risk behaviors.
Prevention professionals use approaches supported by research, environmental strategies, to positively change or influence the conditions in communities in which risky behaviors occur. These include, but are not limited to, physical, social, or cultural factors.
Henrico Prevention offers various FREE community-based trainings supporting mental health awareness, substance use prevention, and wellness.
Prevention professionals use approaches supported by research, environmental strategies, to positively change or influence the conditions in communities in which risky behaviors occur. These include, but are not limited to, physical, social, or cultural factors.
The CONNECT program is a community-based year around program that promotes healthy environments for youth ages 6 – 17.
Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition is a 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit Organization that promotes health and wellness in Henrico County with a primary focus on reducing youth substance abuse through education, advocacy and capacity building.
MEDIA
Henrico Prevention Services on Showcase Richmond
In this featured segment, Prevention Services Manager, Jacquelyn Smith-White highlights Henrico’s mission to promote youth wellness, build resiliency, and strengthen families through afterschool programs, community outreach, leadership development, and the Youth Ambassador Street Team. This interview offers a powerful look at how prevention, connection, and collaboration are transforming lives across our county.
Never Reach for a Gun: Understanding the Warning Signs and Preventing Gun Violence
This short safety PSA highlights the warning signs of potential violence, the importance of secure firearm storage, and steps anyone can take to protect themselves and their community. It encourages viewers to seek help in moments of crisis and reinforces one simple message… never reach for a gun.
St. Luke CONNECT+ Program
New initiatives aimed at empowering our youth by fostering positive development, education, and engagement among young people in Henrico.
Henrico Happenings – Episode 46 – Substance Use & Prevention Services
In this episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Leslie Stephen from Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS). They discuss a number of different topics, including the three grants given to Henrico by the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority.
