DID YOU KNOW?
The median age children begin drinking is 13.
If a child reaches the age of fifteen without using drugs/alcohol, he is less likely to have a problem with these substances as an adult.
Approximately 60% of all teen deaths in car crashes are alcohol related.
1 in 5 teens has abused a prescription (Rx) pain medication.
1 in 5 teens report abusing prescription stimulants and tranquilizers.
1 in 10 has abused cough medication
Wellcore's goal is to promote awareness and communication between children, parents, educators and community members in order to provide education and healthy life style choices. Wellcore will encourage individuals to adopt and practice proactive behaviors that will result in physical, mental, social and environmental well-being.
Providing programs and assemblies that encourage children to strengthen their health and well-being through educational opportunities, wellness
activities and self improvement, Wellcore is committed to help adolescents cope with the challenges of growing up in today's society.
Programs are made available to students throughout the school day via assemblies and in small groups as needed. Adult awareness programs are made available to parents/guardians day and night to accomodate schedules.
Should you be interested in a program that is not listed, please contact us, as we are happy to tailor programs to your students' needs.
