Youth Prevention & Community Programs

Programs that make a difference.

We focus on real-world programs that prevent substance misuse, build resilience, and promote well-being across Prosser. Each initiative brings our community together around awareness, education, and healthy choices.

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Youth Space Thrive Youth Café

Our youth café is more than a place to grab a snack — it's a safe, welcoming space for Prosser students to connect, get support, and just be themselves.

Serving 282 students in Grades 6–12

Every student is welcome — no cost to participate

Weekly Tutoring

Homework help and academic support every week

Weekly Activities

Games, creativity, connection, and fun

Girls Group with DVSBF

A safe space for young women in partnership with DVSBF

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Evidence-Based Prevention in Schools Evidence-Based Curriculum

We partner with local schools to deliver proven, research-backed programs that build skills and reduce risk in the classroom.

Classroom · Grades K–5

PAX Good Behavior Game

A universal classroom behavior management strategy that teaches children self-regulation, teamwork, and impulse control. Teachers use the PAX tools to create a calm, focused learning environment — and the effects last well beyond the classroom.

Why it works

Research shows PAX GBG reduces aggression, improves academic performance, and has long-term protective effects against substance use and mental health issues.

Classroom · Grades 4–8

Second Step

One of the most widely-used social-emotional learning programs in the country, Second Step teaches students skills for learning, empathy, emotion management, and problem-solving — building the foundation for healthy decision-making.

Why it Works

Multiple studies show Second Step reduces physical aggression, increases prosocial behavior, and improves school climate — with lasting protective effects against substance use.

K–12 Student Support

Communities in Schools

CIS has a proven track record of keeping at-risk students in school, improving graduation rates, and connecting youth to the support they need to thrive — academically and personally.

Why It works

CIS has a proven track record of keeping at-risk students in school, improving graduation rates, and connecting youth to the support they need to thrive — academically and personally.

Peer Mentoring · Grades 9–12

Link Crew

A peer-to-peer mentoring program where upperclassmen are trained to guide incoming freshmen through one of the most vulnerable transitions in a young person's life — the move to high school. Link Crew pairs new students with positive role models from day one, building connection, belonging, and confidence throughout their first year.

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Youth Coalition

Mustang Thrive Club

A student-led coalition giving Prosser youth the tools, confidence, and community to make positive choices. Members plan events, lead campaigns, and create real change in their school and community.

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Community Awareness

Community Presentations & Town Halls

We create spaces where community members can come together to learn, share ideas, and collaborate on solutions that support healthy youth and stronger communities. We focus on sharing local data, spotlighting prevention strategies, elevating youth voice, and sparking the community dialogue needed to drive real change.

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Community Awareness

Hidden in Plain Sight

An interactive room display that shows parents and caregivers the everyday items teens use to hide substance use — turning awareness into action and opening honest conversations at home.

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Youth Program

Teen Target Zero

A youth-focused impaired driving prevention program that connects teens to the realities of DUI, empowers peer-to-peer advocacy, and builds a culture of safe choices behind the wheel and beyond.

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Youth Leadership

Community Engagement Board

A youth advisory group that amplifies the voices of Prosser students in community decisions. Members develop leadership skills, represent their peers, and help shape the direction of Thrive programs.

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Family Program

The Incredible Years

An evidence-based program designed to strengthen parenting skills, promote children's social and emotional development, and reduce behavior problems. Ideal for parents of children ages 5–12. 

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Media Campaign

Positive Community Norms

The Positive Community Norms program uses data to celebrate the healthy choices most Prosser youth are already making — shifting perceptions and reinforcing a culture of wellness.

Get Involved Find Your Place in Prosser Thrive

Every program is free and open to the community. Whether you're a student, parent, or community member — there's a place for you.

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