IMPACT 2025 eXtreme Prevention

What does eXtreme Prevention do?

eXtreme Youth Programs: 
eXtreme Youth Programs (EYP) has been thriving at SHARE Foundation for years in providing prevention services to Union County’s youth in grades K-12. This program is federally funded through the CDC’s Drug-Free Communities Grant.

See the chart for students served per category in 2025:

In 2025, the coalition once again hosted Parent Resource Night, an annual event launched in 2023 that continues as a collaborative effort between eXtreme Prevention and its partners. Parent Resource Night takes place at the El Dorado Boys & Girls Club, where vendor tables showcase local nonprofits, service providers, and agencies sharing information about community resources. While volunteers engage and entertain children, parents have the opportunity to explore the event, ask questions, and learn about services available to support their families. Due to multiple events with similar themes being scheduled throughout the year by various programs, only one Parent Resource Night was scheduled in 2025.

In 2025, eXtreme Youth Programs shifted the CHAMPS program from serving 4th graders to focusing on 6th graders. This change was intentional, allowing the team to engage a more developmentally ready group of students who could better focus, participate in meaningful discussions, and apply the curriculum to their daily lives. The lessons were led by trained youth leaders, allowing students to learn from their peers rather than traditional classroom faculty. The strong engagement and positive response from participants confirmed that 6th grade was the right fit, making the transition a thoughtful and effective improvement to the program.

ACTIVE Coalition:
The ACTIVE Coalition is key to keeping our eXtreme Youth Programs aligned with grant requirements and project goals. Its name stands for “All Citizens Together Inspiring, Validating, and Empowering,” and it brings together representatives from 12 community sectors, along with professionals in mental health, substance abuse recovery, and youth services.

Adult Prevention:
2025 marked the second year for adult prevention services at SHARE Foundation through eXtreme Prevention. Through the federally funded SAMHSA’s SPF-PFS Communities Grant, eXtreme Prevention has expanded prevention services to target underserved and at-risk adults in Union County.

Throughout 2025, grant personnel focused on expanding partnerships, strengthening community engagement, and implementing prevention strategies using the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) model. Project efforts continued to address the Social Determinant of Health, social and community context, with a priority focus on reducing the onset of substance use disorder and related issues among underserved adult populations.

2025 also marked an important year for analyzing the Needs Assessment completed in the previous year. This deep analysis included the help of several partners to advance the development and implementation of a community-led Union County Prevention Plan that identifies needs, gaps, priorities, and coordinated action steps.

2025 highlights include adding recovery services and expanding peer support. The charts below show service data from eXtreme Prevention throughout the year.