Inspiring youths to reach new heights
Program for Challenging Environments
Program ACT is a specialized initiative designed to address the unique needs of young individuals aged 12 to 21 who reside in residential homes and have a history of substance abuse or exposure to substances. This program recognizes the complex challenges faced by these youths and provides them with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to navigate their circumstances and make positive life choices.
Program Goals and Objectives
Raising Drug Awareness
The program places a strong emphasis on educating participants about the dangers and consequences of substance abuse. Through workshops, interactive sessions, and educational materials, youths are informed about the physical, mental, and social effects of drug use. The program also addresses the factors that contribute to substance abuse, such as peer pressure, stress, and emotional challenges, helping participants to
understand the root causes and how to avoid or overcome them.
Interaction and Roleplay
Regularly scheduled sessions led by professionals in the fields of psychology, social work, and substance abuse prevention. These sessions cover a range of topics, including drug education, emotional intelligence, and life skills.
Group Therapy
Group sessions offer a supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, learn from peers, and develop a sense of community and belonging.
Mentorship Programs
The program connects youths with mentors who serve as positive role models. Mentors provide guidance, support, and encouragement, helping participants to stay focused on their personal growth and recovery.
Interaction and Roleplay
Regularly scheduled sessions led by professionals in the fields of psychology, social work, and substance abuse prevention. These sessions cover a range of topics, including drug education, emotional intelligence, and life skills.
Mentorship Programs
The program connects youths with mentors who serve as positive role models. Mentors provide guidance, support, and encouragement, helping participants to stay focused on their personal growth and recovery.
Recreational Activities
The program includes various recreational activities that promote physical health and provide an outlet for stress relief. These activities also help participants to build social skills and engage in positive peer interactions.
Life Skills Training
Practical life skills such as financial literacy, career planning, and self-care are taught to prepare participants for independent living and responsible adulthood.
Life Skills Training
Practical life skills such as financial literacy, career planning, and self-care are taught to prepare participants for independent living and responsible adulthood.
Healthy Coping Mechanisms
The program provides participants with alternative coping strategies to replace substance use. This may involve introducing creative outlets such as art, music, or writing, as well as physical activities like sports or yoga. Participants are encouraged to develop hobbies and interests that can serve as positive distractions and provide a sense of accomplishment and purpose.
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Youths are taught the importance of setting boundaries in various aspects of their lives, including relationships, social interactions, and personal habits. The program helps participants to recognize when boundaries are being crossed and how to assertively protect their well-being. Boundary-setting is linked to self-respect and self-care, empowering youths to make decisions that align with their values and long-term goals.
Healthy Coping Mechanisms
The program provides participants with alternative coping strategies to replace substance use. This may involve introducing creative outlets such as art, music, or writing, as well as physical activities like sports or yoga. Participants are encouraged to develop hobbies and interests that can serve as positive distractions and provide a sense of accomplishment and purpose.
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Youths are taught the importance of setting boundaries in various aspects of their lives, including relationships, social interactions, and personal habits. The program helps participants to recognize when boundaries are being crossed and how to assertively protect their well-being. Boundary-setting is linked to self-respect and self-care, empowering youths to make decisions that align with their values and long-term goals.
Emotional Management
Participants learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This includes recognizing triggers, understanding the impact of emotions on behavior, and developing strategies to cope with negative feelings such as anger, sadness, and frustration.
Relationship Building
The program teaches youths how to build and maintain healthy relationships. This includes communication skills, conflict resolution, empathy, and the importance of trust and respect in relationships.
Stress Management
Participants are equipped with techniques to manage stress in healthy ways. This may include mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, time management skills, and physical activities that promote mental well-being.
Emotional Management
Participants learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This includes recognizing triggers, understanding the impact of emotions on behavior, and developing strategies to cope with negative feelings such as anger, sadness, and frustration.
Relationship Building
The program teaches youths how to build and maintain healthy relationships. This includes communication skills, conflict resolution, empathy, and the importance of trust and respect in relationships.
Stress Management
Participants are equipped with techniques to manage stress in healthy ways. This may include mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, time management skills, and physical activities that promote mental well-being.
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants are expected to have:
- Increased Awareness of the risks associated with substance abuse and the skills to avoid or resist peer pressure
- Enhanced Emotional Resilience to manage difficult emotions and situations without resorting to substance use
- Improved Social Relationships through better communication and understanding of healthy relationships
- Stronger Decision-Making Skills to set and maintain personal boundaries and make choices that support their well-being
- A Positive Outlook on the Future, with clear goals and the motivation to pursue them
This program aims to create a safe and supportive environment where at-risk youth can learn, grow, and build the confidence to overcome challenges. By focusing on holistic development—addressing both the mind and body—Program ACT seeks to empower young individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Together we can break the cycle
Register Your Interest
To learn more about our Youth Empowerment Programme, please feel free to contact us!