United Family Services in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

United Family Services Inc is a community based prevention and family support organization located in Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas, that provides educational programs for children, adolescents, parents, families, and schools across several central Arkansas counties. Its substance abuse related services focus primarily on prevention and early intervention rather than residential or medical addiction treatment. Programs include drug and alcohol education for youth, life skills training that addresses substance use and its consequences, family strengthening services, parenting education, anger management, Boys Council, and Girls Circle. The Drug Education and Prevention Group teaches young people how alcohol and drug use can affect physical health, mental health, family relationships, communities, and involvement with the criminal justice system, while other programs help participants improve decision making, communication, self esteem, coping skills, and resistance to peer pressure. By strengthening family relationships and educating youth about the risks of substance abuse, United Family Services works to prevent addiction, reduce high risk behavior, and promote healthier choices throughout Little Rock and Pulaski County.