PRIME For Life Classes
Offered In Cooperation With the Kennebec County District Attorney's Office
Funded Through Office of Substance Abuse Grant Funds and Trainee Fees
Upcoming Classes:
May 26th and 27th, Saturday and Sunday, Augusta
June 23 and 24, Saturday and Sunday, Waterville
ADDITIONAL Classes are offered periodically, in cooperation with local organizations such as colleges and universities.
Contact Neill Miner <nminer@mcd.org> for more information.
About The PRIME for Life Risk Reduction Class: This 12-hour educational program is for people under 21 who have made unhealthy choices about substance use: alcohol and/or other drugs. This evidence-based program provides youthful offenders with accurate information about the risks of use, and helps them weigh—for themselves—the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to use. Most important, it helps youth plan for and commit to changes in their behavior. The program is offered to small groups: 2-6 people, and as needed, on a tutorial basis to individual participants.
Eligibility: Representatives of the Kennebec County District Attorney’s office identify individuals who appear to be appropriate candidates for this program and refer them to the program’s registration staff (see contact information below). Typically, the program is offered to first time offenders who are facing charges for underage drinking and/or related violations.
Location/Schedule: The program is offered once a month, in Augusta or Waterville, based on registrations. Classes are completed over a two day period: Day One: 8:00 to 3:00 PM; Day Two: 8:00 to 1:00 PM.
Expectations: The program is provided as an alternative or reduction to a court ordered fine. To ensure waiver of a fine, individuals must:
Attend
all 12 hours of the PRIME for Life class,
Complete
the paperwork required by the program,
Behave
appropriately while participating in the program, and
Pay the registration fee.
Fee for this Program: $50 per person, payable upon registration, by check or cash (no cards at this time). A waiver of the fee may be authorized the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office for individuals/families with extremely limited income. Checks should be made out to HCCA.
Program Management and Delivery: The PRIME for Life program is managed by staff of the Southern Kennebec Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) and Healthy Communities of the Capital Area. Each class is taught by a nationally certified PRIME for Life instructor.
To Register: Download a registration form HERE and submit it by e-mail, fax or mail, to:
Karen Tucker, Program Registrar Tel: 588-5012 Fax: 582-5792 ktucker@mcd.org
ASAP/HCCA, 36 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner ME 04345
For More Information, or to
Register for a PRIME for Life Class, Contact:
Neill Miner, Project Director, ASAP Tel: 588-5027 nminer@mcd.org
Our local service area includes: Augusta, Chelsea, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Richmond, Vienna, Wayne, West Gardiner, Windsor, Winthrop.
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