Prevention Program- Sun Street Centers

Organization Description

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Since 1968, Sun Street Centers has been providing the most comprehensive and effective services for education, prevention and recovery of alcohol addiction and drug abuse. Relying on a proven social model developed by our founders, Martin and Nancy Dodd, as well as the compassion and experience of our staff, we welcome all individuals and families to hope, heal, share and thrive with a drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle.

OUR MISSION

Preventing alcohol and drug addiction by offering education, prevention, treatment and recovery to individuals and families regardless of income level.

OUR VISION

We will inspire our participants and our community to value an alcohol-free and drug-free life.

Program Information

The prevention program's mission is to prevent alcohol and drug addiction by offering education, treatment, and recovery to individuals and families, regardless of income levels.

Services in the prevention program include lifeskill training, gateway drug presentations, PARTS coalition, and STEPS youth program.

CHHS Intern Key Responsibilities:

Working towards understanding the services that the prevention department offers. Familiarizing with high schools in the Monterey Peninsula to recruit youth for our Safe Teens Empowerment in Seaside Project (STEPS).

Special Considerations: Skills with Excel and Publisher. There will be constant research on different drug trends in the community.

Desired Intern Characteristics: Passionate towards prevention and helping the community by bringing awareness about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

MLOs: Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Mediation, Leadership, Knowledge of Health & Human Services, Professional Ethics, Professional Communication, Professional Development, Cross Cultural Competency, Information Management, Public Policy Analysis, Statistics & Research Methods, Systems Management

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • Fingerprinting
Address 
11 Peach Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
(831) 753-5135
Website:
https://sunstreetcenters.org/
Student Contact 
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Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Addiction
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Behavioral Health, Mental Well-being, Substance Abuse, Wellness Education Programs
Additional site tags 
Community Health, direct service
Maximum students 
1