What is PreVenture?

The PreVenture program is a personality targeted brief intervention. Science has shown that certain personality profiles put adolescents at higher risk of developing substance misuse and mental health issues. Using the SURPS (substance use risk profile scale) questionnaire, eligible teens are matched with the personality profile they most closely align with. Subsequently, trained facilitators take eligible teens through 2 90-minute workshops. Teens begin to understand how their personality impacts their life. They are taught adaptive coping skills and leave the workshops equipped with skills to help them make better choices.

The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale is a brief questionnaire taking less than 5 minutes to complete. It is a scientifically validated assessment tool.

A Unique Approach to Prevention

Personality Targeted

Personality traits play an important role in determining the choices people make and the way in which they respond to stress. The PreVenture program is unique in that it targets specific personality traits which have the potential to influence teen mental health and risk-taking.

Evidence-based

85% of prevention programs currently used in North American schools are not evidence based. They have no concrete results to show that they work.

PreVenture was tested in multiple randomized control trials across the globe. These trials produced solid scientific results demonstrating that PreVenture works. It has been recognized as an evidence-based program by several authoritative agencies such as UNESCO, WHO, UNODC and the US Surgeon General.

Brief Workshops

The program consists of 90-minute workshops. The brief nature of the program brings added value in that PreVenture does not require a significant amount of resources to run, nor does it take much time away from regularly scheduled curriculum or activities.

Brief interventions can save lives and reduce a broad range of negative health and social consequences, including addiction - centreonaddiction.org

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Why PreVenture Works

Supportive non-judgemental environment

Trained facilitators guide teens through workshops where they feel safe and heard

Fosters connection

The group setting allows for like minded youth to come together

Empowers teens

Knowledge is power. Teens come away from the workshops with a new set of skills

Promotes well being

Cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing skills help teens to better understand themselves