Youth Peer Support Programming: School-Based Recovery & Prevention Support
Early intervention, connection, and compassionate support that keeps students engaged and in school.
Person Centered Recovery Services (PCRS) offers trauma-informed, developmentally-appropriate, youth-specific support designed to help young people build resilience, navigate challenges, and feel seen, heard, and safe.
Program Overview
Person Centered Recovery Services (PCRS) provides one-on-one, non-judgmental coaching for students who may be experimenting with or at risk for substance use, including vaping, cannabis, alcohol, and other early risk behaviors.
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Our approach is open-door, relationship-driven, and student-centered, ensuring young people feel safe, respected, and supported — without stigma or punishment.
PCRS also partners with schools to create alternative disciplinary pathways that help keep students in the classroom, connected to learning and support rather than suspended or isolated.
Why Schools Partner With PCRS
✓ Lived Experience, Real Credibility
Our youth coaches have personal recovery experience. This allows students to relate more easily, trust faster, and engage more deeply — especially those who resist traditional discipline or counseling.
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✓ Student-Centered, Strength-Based Support
Each session is tailored to the student’s goals and immediate needs.
Topics may include:
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Navigating peer pressure
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Early substance experimentation
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Decision-making & problem-solving
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Emotional regulation
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Healthy coping strategies
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Future planning & confidence-building​
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✓ Collaborative With School Teams
We work alongside counselors, administrators, and support staff to reinforce existing structures — not replace them.
Communication is coordinated and professional while protecting student confidentiality and dignity.
Program Goals
Our school partnerships aim to:
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Reduce early risk behaviors (vaping, cannabis, alcohol experimentation)
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Increase resilience and decision-making skills
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Strengthen student engagement and school connectedness
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Address emerging concerns before they escalate
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Support restorative alternatives to suspension
Delivery Model
1:1 Coaching Sessions
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30–45 minutes each
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Conducted on-site during the school day
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Built around student choice and readiness
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Flexible Scheduling
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One or two days per week
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Half-day or full-day blocks
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Adjusted based on school need and student volume
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Cost-Accessible
PCRS youth programming can be delivered at no cost to schools or districts, depending on the partnership structure (grant-funded, community-funded, or family-supported).
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Integrated Communication
We maintain:
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Clear communication with school-designated staff
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Safety-first coordination
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Respect for student privacy and autonomy
Expected Outcomes & Benefits
For Students
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Increased trust in adults and support systems
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Healthier choices around substances
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Stronger coping skills and emotional management
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Improved confidence, motivation, and sense of belonging
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For Schools
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Reduced discipline incidents tied to vaping or substance use
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Stronger school climate rooted in compassion and relationship
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More students remaining in class and engaged
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Support that complements — not duplicates — counseling or mental health services
What Schools Say
“PCRS transformed how our students talk about risk-taking and support. This program has become one of our strongest early intervention tools.”
— Principal, NY School District, Nov 2025
Bring PCRS Youth Support to Your School or District
We offer free consultations, custom program proposals, and flexible partnership models designed to meet the needs of your students and staff.
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​To request more information or to schedule a call please contact us HERE.
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