Prevention Resource Centers

How to access this program?

Visit https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/prevention-resource-centers to learn more and find a local Prevention Resource Centers (PRC).

What is this program?  

Prevention Resource Centers (PRCs) host trainings, support local drug and alcohol use prevention programs, ensure tobacco retailer compliance with tobacco laws to reduce the underage use of tobacco, and connect people with local resources related to drug and alcohol use. Prevention Resource Centers in Texas provide information about substance use to the general community and help track substance use problems. This resource is specifically designed to educate about substance use and misuse prevention.   

 Who is this program for? 

Prevention Resource Centers in Texas provide information about substance use to the general community.  

What are the costs associated with this program? 

While many resources provided by regional prevention resource centers (PRCs) are available at no cost, please contact your PRC for the latest costs and commitments for their program offerings.  

What resources are useful for understanding or implementing the program? 

• Learn more and find your PRC here: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/prevention-resource-centers 
• Youth Substance Use Treatment Services: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/youth-substance-use/youth-substance-use-treatment-services
• Texas School Mental Health Resource Database: https://schoolmentalhealthtxdatabase.org/ 

Rating: Research-Informed 

Secondary Components: Positive Safe & Supportive School Climate; Early Mental Health Prevention & Intervention; Suicide Prevention Intervention and Postvention; Positive Youth Development