Advocate for Substance Use Prevention
We train youth advocates who serve as ambassadors to their peers and take an active role in preventing substance use in our community.
We believe substance use is a symptom, so we tackle its root causes through education and policy advocacy.
We spearhead multiple initiatives that aim to educate and mobilize the community about substance use. Learn more about our programs below.
Our Work & Advocacy
Project Living in Freedom of Tobacco (LIFT)
Project LIFT is funded by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). LIFT focuses on reducing youth access and exposure to tobacco and nicotine products, while promoting overall community health in the cities of Monrovia and La Mirada.
Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Program (YDAPP)
YDAPP is a 10-month youth leadership program that trains youth advocates to raise substance abuse awareness among their peers in Koreatown and neighboring communities.
The Coalition to Prevent Alcohol-Related Harms in Metro Los Angeles (CoPALM)
CoPALM is a coalition that addresses the impact of alcohol and other drugs on communities within Service Planning Area 4 and devises strategies to protect youth from alcohol and other drug abuse.
Koreatown Pico Union Westlake Community Initiative (KPWCI)
KPWCI is dedicated to empowering young people through mentorship and internship opportunities that cultivate leadership, advocacy, civic engagement, and awareness of substance use prevention initiatives. Through youth-led community action, KPWCI equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become positive leaders and advocates for healthier communities.
Movement of Youth Protecting and Reviving Community (MYPARC)
MYPARC is a 10-month youth leadership and internship program for Young Adult Mentors and High School Youth. Through a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) approach, participants build leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills while addressing youth mental health and substance use prevention through policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change.
KYCC’s Prevention Education (PE) Unit is dedicated to raising awareness about substance use prevention through education.
We welcome any training requests by schools or organizations to educate individuals on specific substance use issues or complete a unique training dedicated to preventing adolescent substance abuse.
Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance abuse and violence prevention curriculum that addresses alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug use. It is uniquely designed to prevent adolescent substance abuse through the use of self-management skills, social skills, drug awareness, and resistance skills. The sessions are offered to parents, middle school students, and high school students.
Substance-topic presentations and training can be tailored to the audience (e.g. youth, parents, school administrators, etc.) Topics may include: fentanyl/opioids/stimulants, tobacco, methamphetamine, alcohol, cannabis, and naloxone.
- Online: Contact Us Form
- Email: prevention@kyccla.org
520 S. La Fayette Park Place
Ste.560
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Who is eligible to participate in these programs?
Eligibility requirements vary by program. Most programs are for youth, and the age requirements can range between 15-26. Some programs are only meant for adults. Please visit our Volunteer Page to see whether or not you are eligible for the program you are interested in joining.
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What is the application process like?
Applications vary for each program. Some require an interview. Staff will contact the applicant and notify them of application status. Please provide between 1-2 weeks for a response.
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Where are your programs located?
Most of our programs are offered at our KYCC La Fayette Office, however some programs may sometimes require program participants to be outdoors or in other spaces like at a park.
