PREVENTION
At STARS, our prevention programs include Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists, the Student Assistance Program, and Deaf or Hard of Hearing services. Together, these programs provide the necessary resources and education that can help young people thrive.
These services have proven and lasting results, including strengthening students’ resistance, refusal and decision-making skills related to alcohol, drugs, sexual activity and violence; increasing school attendance and interest; and promoting student involvement in their community.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) is a program of STARS designed to prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals from kindergarten through early adulthood.
Kids on the Block
The puppets have gone virtual!
With help from our friends at the Nashville Predators, the puppets are now VIRTUAL! We have produced two-part videos to capture the magic and educational importance of our puppet presentations. Each video provides an overview of the topic and the puppet presentation and closes with a set of questions to promote reflection and discussion. Plus, Gnash makes a guest appearance in each video and has some pretty fun dance moves!
Nashville Thrives
Nashville Thrives works to ensure every Nashvillian can improve, achieve and sustain health and well-being by advocating, facilitating and creating community-driven policies, systems, resources and services.
