Prevention Services
JFCS prevention services are designed to mitigate risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, drug use, violence, gambling, and suicide. Our prevention classes and workshops teach skill development using universal prevention education programs. Each prevention program uses evidence-based curricula with the goal of equipping children and teens with the knowledge base, toolkit, and supportive environment to make the best decisions for their current and future health and well-being.
JFCS has prevention programs on the following topics for children and teens:
- Bullying
- Gambling
- Life skills
- Peer mediation
- Peer pressure
- Substance use
- Suicide
- Teen dating safety
- Violence
Prevention Services are available for students in Philadelphia and Bucks County only. All service requests are filled based on staffing availability and capacity.
To learn more, contact Kristi Watkins, Program Manager, Prevention & Intervention Services Philadelphia, at 267.804.5873 or kwatkins@jfcsphilly.org.
Check out Teen Info Corner, our alcohol and drug prevention social media for teens and young adults.
Our Staff
Courtney Owen, LCSW, Chief Program Officer
Renee Courville, Director, Intervention & Prevention
Emma Esterbrook, Prevention Specialist
Keisha Jordan, Prevention Specialist (Gambling)
Mary Kauczka, Prevention Specialist
Kyle Kolbe, Prevention Specialist (Gambling)
Rachel Levy, Prevention Specialist (Suicide)
Claire Maclauchlan, Prevention Specialist
Adrienne Madnick, Program Manager, Prevention Services Bucks County
Tiffany Thompson, Prevention Specialist
Sheila Walker-Kurilla, Prevention Specialist
Kristi Watkins, Program Manager, Prevention & Intervention Services Philadelphia