High On Life (HOL) is a six-session group program designed to help youth find healthy alternatives to drugs and alcohol.
So what does that mean?
We help teens live life to its absolute fullest by getting them to see that life can be a great ride without the use of drugs and alcohol. By focusing on each person’s character, strengths, gifts, abilities and talents, our message to each participant is that life can be so much greater when you follow your dreams and are determined to live the life that you want to live.
This is not just another “don’t do drugs” program…where the goal is to simply scare teens away from drugs and alcohol. This program has a positive message. Within it, teens can see for themselves that there are healthy alternatives to a life involving drugs and alcohol.
The program is specifically designed for teens who are currently in high school and have questions or concerns about drugs and alcohol. If any of the following statements sound like you then High On Life may be a good program for you:
- You’ve never touched a drink or a drug before and just want to learn
some more about drugs and alcohol.
- You’ve already made a decision to reduce your drug and alcohol use
and want some help in doing so.
- You’re concerned that your drug and alcohol use is taking
over and you’re losing some control.
The High On Life program meets teens where they are at and helps them to move
towards healthier living.
The Six Sessions of High On Life are as follows:
- An introduction to High On Life
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness
- Dealing with Emotions
- Coping with Stress
- Building Resiliency
- Coping with Change / Getting High On Life
Within the six sessions, we cover issues such as the long and short-term
effects of drug and alcohol use, self-esteem and self-image,
depression, the media and pop-culture messages
about drugs and alcohol, developing self-awareness and self-understanding,
creating a personal identity, and developing support
networks.
Each session is both fun and active and the empowering message of High On Life carries throughout the program. This truly is a unique and exciting opportunity for teens to be involved in and it is our hope that many teens will be given the opportunity to hear our message: The message of a better life, the message of to live life to its fullest and the message of being High On Life.
* Currently, the High On Life program is only being offered in
the cities of Cambridge, ON and Kitchener, ON. If you would be interested in
having High On Life offered in a city outside the cities of Cambridge and Kitchener,
please Contact Us. We would love to hear from you.
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