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Prevention Department of The Open Door
The Prevention Department of The Open Door offers to people of all ages preventive educational and support programs targeted to the risks and dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. At this time the following programs are provided. If you would like to have information about any of the programs offered and to schedule any of these programs, please call The Open Door 724-465-2605 then press 7. If there is a program and/or information you would like to know more about and you do not see it on this website, please do not hesitate to contact the Prevention Department so we may help you and your organization.
Click on the links below for more programming information:
Prevention Program
Tobacco Control Program
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Prevention Programming per audience or needs :
- Adolescents (also see Schools/ Colleges)
- Awareness Campaigns
- Community Workshops (for: Agencies, Churches, Clubs, Service or Civic Groups, Organizations, etc).
- Corporate / Business Wellness Programs
- Health Fairs / Events
- Information (such as: Bookmarkers, Brochures, Pamphlets, Posters, Coloring Books, etc.)
- Older Adults
- Parent / Family / Public Education Workshops
- Schools / Colleges
- Speaking Engagements (The Reality Tour)
- Spiritual Groups (see Adolescents, Community Workshops and Health Fairs)
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Adolescents
 Ingrained in all prevention programming for adolescents at The Open Door are the building blocks set forth by the Search Institute’s TM “40 Developmental Assets TM ”, external and internal assets that assist in the development of youth to become caring, healthy and responsible individuals. The Open Door Prevention Department educates young people in making healthy decisions by learning how to have fun without use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; the long-term risks of substance abuse (including use, abuse and dependency of substances); confronting peer pressure; effective conflict management skills in dealing with life’s issues in a healthy way and other relevant topics or discussions.
- Adolescent Events and Retreats
TBA. If your organization is interested in scheduling an alcohol, tobacco and other drug –free activity / event / retreat, The Open Door can provide healthy activities and programming for adolescents in Indiana County aged 13-17 years. To schedule for this free event, please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
The Open Door adolescent program providing education in the form of 3 to 6 presentations (depending on group size and organization needs) for at risk youth aged 13 to 17 years regarding the risks and dangers of ATOD (alcohol, tobacco and other drug) use and building upon the Search Institute’s TM “40 Developmental Assets TM ”.To schedule for this free program or more information please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
- SADD, Remembering Adam, TAAD, and V.I.P’s
The Open Door attends meetings, events and provides support for SADD-related clubs at all eight schools in Indiana County. The Open Door works with student clubs in providing education related to the risks and dangers of ATOD use, abuse and dependency and build peer leadership and mentoring.
- Spiritual Groups, Church Youth Groups or Camps
The Open Door Prevention Department provides education about ATOD use, risk and dangers; peaceful conflict resolution in combating peer pressure; implementing the Search Institute’s TM “40 Developmental Assets TM ” and activities related to promoting positive healthy outcomes in young adults. To schedule for this free program or more information please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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Awareness Campaigns
The Open Door participates in a number of health and wellness campaigns to increase public awareness of a particular issue or event. This fiscal year 2008-2009, look for the following events and more under the “Event” heading on The Open Door webpage:
This year’s events TBA (September 2008). The Open Door is collaborating with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) to provide an activity to coincide with the National Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Recovery Month in September 2008. The purpose of the activity is to educate college students about substance abuse and recovery. The Open Door will provide an opportunity for current clients to attend this activity as part of their recovery process.
- Designated Driver Campaign
This year’s events TBA (November 2008 to January 2009). The Open Door provides information to the general population related to the destructive decision making of impaired driving (pertaining to the use of alcohol or other drugs). To participate in this event, please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
- April is Alcohol Awareness Month
This year’s events TBA (April 2009). The Open Door Prevention Department will collaborate with other area agencies, businesses and/or organizations to provide a public media campaign disseminating information (in the form of printed materials including media newspaper articles or coverage and radio PSA’s). The campaign will focus on the community and family impact of substance abuse, use and dependency – risks, dangers and accessing help. To participate in this event, please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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Community Workshops
The Open Door provides free outreach workshops for agencies, churches, clubs, organizations, service or civic groups and etc. on the risks, dangers, interventions and preventions regarding ATOD (alcohol, tobacco and other drug) use, abuse or dependency thereof; peaceful conflict resolution; peer pressures and accessing or referrals for treatment. These workshops can be created to address the requirements of the organization making the request. To schedule a workshop for your organization, please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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Corporate / Business Wellness Programs
The Open Door Prevention Department provides single events or recurring program sessions on ATOD (alcohol, tobacco and other drug) education, addiction, recovery, stress reduction, self-esteem, and other health and wellness related topics that are tailored to Wellness Programs in the corporate/business community. Programming education can be tailored to your business needs. To schedule a program for your corporation or business, please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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Health Fairs / Events
The Open Door Prevention Department attends Indiana County Health Fairs, School Health Fairs, County Fairs and other events to disseminate information related to the prevention or intervention in the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Activities or specific health awareness materials are present at the events for perusal. If you would like The Open Door to be present at your next health fair, please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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Information
The Open Door has available a large number of free brochures, pamphlets, posters, bookmarkers, stickers, coloring books and etc. on the subject of the risks and dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, self-esteem, family issues and other health related topics. These items are available free to the public and may be obtained simply by coming to The Open Door and taking them from the two information racks in the lobby. Caution: if you need a large number of brochures, call The Open Door Prevention Department so we can provide them for you and discuss your needs at 724-465-2605 ext. 25. If you require additional resources such as website links regarding a particular subject do not hesitate to call The Open Door Prevention Department.
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Older Adults
 “As You Age”
Three session prevention and education program tailored specifically for senior citizens; professional caretakers; or family members who care for senior citizens; and especially anyone who anticipates in caring for an older adult who is at risk for prescription drug abuse. Program materials utilized are from the SAMSHA, FDA and US Department of Health and Human Services Program “As You Age” . Program sessions describe the dangers of mixing alcohol and prescription drug medications; prescription medication use and abuse; substance abuse and treatment. If you or your agency is interested in scheduling this free program please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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Parent / Family / Public Education Workshops
- Public Education Workshops
The Open Door Prevention Department conducts single events or recurring program sessions on ATOD (alcohol, tobacco and other drug) education, addiction, recovery and other community education concerns related to health. Programming education can be tailored to discuss particular subjects. To schedule a program please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7.
- School / Parent Booster Clubs (such as PTO, Evergreen Boys and Girls Club, Sports or Arts Clubs, etc).
The Open Door can offer educational presentations and discussions for parents of adolescents in middle, junior or senior high school for prevention and education. Topics are regarding issues related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use; risks and dangers of ATOD; signs and symptoms your adolescent or their friends may be addicted to ATOD; treatment for ATOD concerns; helping your adolescent combat peer pressure and other health or wellness related topics. Presentations and information presented can be tailored for the parent organization’s needs. Please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7, to schedule a program.
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Schools / Colleges
The Open Door Prevention Department provides curriculum in all eight school districts in Indiana County for the prevention and education regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) use, abuse, dependency and treatment; awareness of ATOD; combating peer pressure; how to make positive choices in life and the awareness of legal ramifications of ATOD use (underage drinking, driving under the influence, etc.) before the legal age of driving in Pennsylvania. College speaking engagements can be tailored to address the classroom needs. Please contact The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7, to schedule college classroom speaking engagements.
- “Alcohol and Driving” School Program
 This innovative program, which began in 1999, is a collaborative effort by The Open Door, The Indiana County Juvenile Probation Department and the Indiana County Sheriff’s Office. The target audience is every ninth grade student in Indiana County Schools. The goal of the program is to provide education so students will understand the power of choice, will be familiar with Pennsylvania law regarding underage use and underage DWI. The three day program includes an exercise about choices; a viewing of a video followed by a discussion of the serious consequences of DWI’s and a law enforcement officer as a speaker from the Indiana County Sheriff’s Department presenting educational information pertaining to ATOD use and the law. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of our prevention programs, and to provide required data to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a survey or program evaluation may be administered (including pre and post tests).
- “Too Good For Drugs TM” School Program
 Too Good for Drugs™ K–8 by the Mendez Foundation is a school-based, evidence-based, prevention program designed to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use among students. The program was designed to teach all students that they are too good for drugs and to equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to remain drug-free. The program is based on the latest research about resiliency, risk and protective factors, and developmental assets-factors which research has identified as critical for young people's successful growth and development. The program provides students with the proactive support, positive role models and high expectations that research has shown to be the building blocks of healthy development. The Open Door Prevention Department currently provides the Too Good For Drugs TM Program to: Blairsville School District 7th Grade; Marion Center School District 8th Grade; United School District 8th Grade and Penns Manor School District 8th Grade. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of our prevention programs, and to provide required data to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a survey or program evaluation may be administered (including pre and post tests).
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Speaking Engagements
The Open Door is able to provide speaking engagements as part of a program, community workshop or lecture on a particular subject / event focusing on alcohol tobacco and other drugs. Please take a moment to review the programs listed on this webpage and then call The Open Door Prevention Department, 724-465-2605 then press 7, to schedule a presenter for your speaking engagement.
The Reality Tour© is an innovative drug prevention & awareness program that takes you into the life of a teen on heroin. The experience is appropriate for ages 10 and up when accompanied by a parent. The dramatic portrayal of a teen on heroin from arrest and imprisonment to overdose and death is what too many families have experienced in real life. The Reality Tour in Indiana County is held the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. located at the Indiana County Courthouse. To sign-up for the Reality Tour in Indiana County contact the Armstrong-Indiana Drug and Alcohol Commission (AIDAC) by following the link or calling 724-354-2746. Families and groups are welcome.
The Open Door Prevention Department participates in the monthly Reality Tour by providing information regarding peer pressure; the risks and dangers of substance abuse and how to access treatment at The Open Door. We hope to see you there!
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Indiana County’s Resource for Quitting Tobacco
Help Quitting Tobacco
- Tobacco Cessation Classes (Education, Help and Support in Quitting Tobacco)
- School Tobacco Cessation Classes
- Workplace Tobacco Cessation Classes and Policy Implementation
(for: Agencies / Businesses / Corporations/ Restaurants / Workplaces)
- Hospital Program (Brief Tobacco Cessation Interventions)
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Tobacco Cessation Classes
“Breathing Easier” Tobacco Cessation Program
“Breathing Easier” is a FREE tobacco cessation program assisting in
quitting tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, pipe, smokeless, chew).
The program was designed to help adults (ages 18 and older) to learn
how to quit tobacco with a personalized quit plan. If you are pregnant
and using tobacco you are also eligible for this program! The following
describes some of the topics and activities per each session. At times
new information and other health topics may be included to personalize
each client’s quit plan:
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Register for “Breathing Easier”
At this time there is no cost to register for the “Breathing Easier” Program – its FREE! Registration is easy. Call The Open Door Prevention Department at: 724-465-2605 then press 7. Please leave your full name, phone numbers (work, home, cell) and physical address. You will be contacted as soon as possible with a number of options for class times and dates – we work around your schedule. Don’t wait to call. Classes are year-round and fill-up fast! You also have the option of bringing friends or family members who are ready to quit with you to class.
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Session Curriculum
Session 1: Program orientation and introduction. Time is spent reviewing the counseling participation information and confidentiality within the group. Tests are administered; program pretest; and tests to determine quit readiness level of clients. Presentation of the physiological effects of tobacco use is conducted. Carbon Monoxide Tests are administered. Quit dates are set.
Session 2: Highlight Benefits of Quitting. Discussion of benefits and drawbacks of individual Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT’s) or Tobacco Cessation Pharmaceuticals (TCP’s), FDA approved medications utilized to quit tobacco. The roles of healthy living are discussed (controlling weight gain, diet and exercise). Implementing the four D’s in your life. Behavioral strategies begin (hand out “Pack Papers”). Choosing a quit method with your practitioner’s help is also a focal point.
 Session 3: Before Your Quit Date. Review of “Pack Papers” and discussion thereof. Quit methods such as NRT’s and TCP’s of individual clients are discussed. Stress Management strategies are practiced. Support for quitting is discussed. Clients are required by the program before this time to have contacted either 1- 800-QUITNOW or the website:
Session 4: QUIT DATE! Surmounting Roadblocks and Obstacles is the focus – utilizing support systems. Tobacco Good-Bye Ceremony. Identifying positive reinforcements in reviewing individual quit plans.
Session 5: Support night. This class is scheduled 24 to 48 hours after QUIT NIGHT. Grief and loss of tobacco is discussed. Understanding how to cope without tobacco. Day to day strategies in becoming a non-tobacco user.
Session 6: Relapse Prevention and Support Group. Maintenance stage of quitting – staying quit. Support provided for clients. Post-test and comments are administered for program requirements.
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Help Is Now Available to Pay for Tobacco Cessation Medications
Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT’s) and Tobacco Cessation Pharmaceuticals (TCP’s) are discussed during some of the “Breathing Easier” sessions. Vouchers are awarded based on availability of program funding. Other restrictions may apply.
To be eligible for the $50 voucher (a discount of $50 off your tobacco medication), you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Health insurance (private or public) will not pay for the entire expense of your tobacco medications or you do not have health insurance.
- You have signed the counseling agreement to participate and be present for all 6 sessions of the “Breathing Easier” program.
- By the third session of the “Breathing Easier” program, you have contacted either one of the following: 1-800-QUITNOW or http://www.determinedtoquit.com
- You have discussed with your healthcare provider tobacco cessation medications and your personal health concerns. Your healthcare provider will need to complete and sign the “Tobacco Voucher Form” provided during the “Breathing Easier” program and fax it to The Open Door Prevention Department at
724-465-2610.
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“Breathing Easier” Adult Cessation Program Poster
Print out the poster below to show to friends and family members. Start quitting tobacco today!
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School Tobacco Cessation Classes –
Coming Soon!
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Workplace Tobacco Cessation Classes and Policy Implementation
For: Agencies / Businesses / Corporations/ Restaurants / Workplaces)
Becoming a Tobacco-Free Worksite
The Open Door Prevention Department provides presentations and workshops for businesses, agencies, corporations, restaurants and workplaces on how to become a tobacco-free worksite. The presentation will include benefits for a worksite in becoming tobacco-free (decreased health insurance rates, better health for employees, business atmosphere and aesthetic improvements etc.) and provides information to build a tobacco-free policy.
Clean Indoor Air Act
 On June 13, 2008, Governor Edward G. Rendell signed Senate Bill 246 into law, establishing the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act (Act 27 of 2008). The Clean Indoor Air Act, which goes into effect on September 11, 2008, affects most indoor public places. Unfortunately, the Act also includes several exceptions, making interpretation of the law very difficult. As a result, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is leading a coalition of state agencies responsible for various parts of the bill to develop a standardized and consistent approach to the implementation of the bill, assessment of compliance and enforcement.
Questions about the Clean Indoor Air Act
Helpline: 1-877-835-9535
Online contact:
Coming Soon! Keep in touch with this website for updates coming soon regarding how The Open Door Prevention Department may help your worksite be in compliance with the Clean Indoor Air Act! Book your FREE Tobacco-Free Worksite Presentation (earliest available dates end of September 2008) by calling The Open Door Prevention Department at 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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Worksite On-site Tobacco Cessation Classes
The Open Door offers for your worksite (agency, business, corporation, restaurant, work place) FREE tobacco cessation classes to your employees and management team! Classes are for the “Breathing Easier” Tobacco Cessation Program and can be booked year-round at various times working with your company schedule (night, afternoon and day shifts) at your worksite! To quit tobacco with your co-workers, book the “Breathing Easier” program by contacting The Open Door Prevention Department at: 724-465-2605 then press 7.
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“Breathing Easier” Tobacco-Free Worksite Cessation Poster
Print out the poster below to show to your boss! Hang-up on company bulletin board for attention.
Start quitting tobacco today! 
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Hospital Program (Brief Tobacco Cessation Interventions)
The Open Door Prevention Department works with the Indiana Regional Medical Center to provide Brief Tobacco Cessation Interventions to all inpatient patients reporting tobacco use within the last year. During a tobacco intervention a patient’s current health history is discussed in relation to how tobacco use presently and continued use in the future can shorten the patient’s quality of life. Encouragement to quit tobacco is provided by the Prevention Staff at The Open Door and Tobacco Quit Kits are given (quit kits include tobacco literature, a Quitline card, information about the “Breathing Easier” program at The Open Door, and a quiz for patients to take to test there readiness level to quit).
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