School Programming
Through the Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) grant, TLC’s SAEDR program provides targeted substance use prevention and intervention services for adolescents.
Impact
Substance abuse counselors utilize Seeking Safety, an evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to address both substance use and traumatic stress by teaching practical coping strategies and promoting emotional regulation. Services are delivered in partnership with school districts, focusing on adolescents who have been referred due to substance use concerns or related risk behaviors.
By increasing access to specialized counseling and prevention services, the SAEDR program aims to reduce adolescent substance use, address underlying trauma, and promote healthier, safer choices among youth.
Funded by: PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
Population(s) Served: Students in the Chester Charter Scholars Academy, Chester Upland School District, and Methacton School District
Community Programming
Through the Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) grant, TLC’s SAEDR program provides targeted substance use prevention and intervention services for adults and families impacted by homelessness in overcoming substance use and trauma by providing evidence-based interventions that build resilience, healthy coping strategies, and pathways toward recovery.
Impact
Using Seeking Safety, an evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention, TLC counselors help participants develop positive coping skills, increase emotional regulation, and strengthen their capacity to make healthier decisions. Participants are identified through Philly House’s outreach initiatives and receive individualized and group-based support tailored to their unique needs. This collaboration expands access to substance use treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, with the goal of reducing substance use, improving mental health, and promoting long-term stability and recovery
Funded by: PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
Population(s) Served: Adults and families receiving services at Philly House
