Crossroads Turning Points Inc in Lamar, Colorado, United States

Crossroads Turning Points, Inc. provides substance abuse prevention and education programs designed to reduce alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, prescription medication misuse, and other drug use among children, adolescents, and young adults. The organization’s Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) uses evidence based educational approaches, including Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) and Project Towards No Drug Abuse (TND), to help young people develop healthy decision making skills, strengthen self confidence, resist peer pressure, and understand the risks associated with substance use. LifeSkills Training focuses on preventing substance abuse and violence by teaching practical coping strategies and promoting positive behaviors, while Project Towards No Drug Abuse provides interactive prevention education for adolescents ages 15 to 18, addressing attitudes, beliefs, motivations, and expectations surrounding drug use. The organization also works to prevent underage alcohol and marijuana consumption and prescription drug misuse among individuals ages 12 to 25. Additional services include parenting education, community presentations, educational resources, and partnerships with prevention coalitions to increase awareness of substance abuse risks. Through youth education, family involvement, community outreach, and prevention initiatives, Crossroads Turning Points works to reduce substance use, encourage healthier lifestyles, and strengthen protective factors against addiction.