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Community Services
The Alcove, Inc. seeks to serve youth not only in the shelter, but also in the
community. The following paragraphs describe our community-based programs.
Through the Life Skills Training program, the Alcove provides services to youth in
local (Newton and Walton Counties) elementary, middle, and high schools, helping
them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge bases necessary to resist
drug use and develop positive coping skills. These groups occur during school
hours, and our participants are either recommended by counselors or parent
referrals. Life Skills groups usually consist of about 6-8 individuals and run for a
duration of about 10-12 weeks. These groups, generally speaking, begin at the
beginning of a semester and come to a close at the end of a semester. If you
would like to refer your child to a Life Skills group, please feel free to call the Tara
Eidson, Community Programs Director at The Alcove, Inc. at 770-267-9156 .
In the All Stars program, middle school youth are engaged in the process of setting
goals for the future and recognizing how drugs, alcohol, and high-risk behaviors do
not fit with their future aspirations. This program involves many take-home
activities that are to be worked through with parents or other adult figures,
promoting bonding between youth and positive adults. This program takes place
in conjunction with the Stevens Boys and Girls Club in Monroe and Carver Middle
School.
In conjunction with the Youth Development Coordinator at The Walton County
Partnership for Children, Families and Youth, The Alcove Inc. assists the Youth
Advocacy Board, comprised of eighth grade and high school students of Walton
County. These youth are trained as leaders for their peers in promoting healthy
lifestyle choices, learning leadership, communication and mediation skills, and
promoting fun drug-free alternatives. Some of these youth also engage the
residents at the Alcove in a "buddy system," in which they will be spending time
in the shelter, hanging out with the residents, and serving as positive peer
support.
Further, The Alcove, Inc. serves Walton County through community education
prevention initiatives such as Red Ribbon week and other community education
events related to issues surrounding youth and families.
community. The following paragraphs describe our community-based programs.
Through the Life Skills Training program, the Alcove provides services to youth in
local (Newton and Walton Counties) elementary, middle, and high schools, helping
them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge bases necessary to resist
drug use and develop positive coping skills. These groups occur during school
hours, and our participants are either recommended by counselors or parent
referrals. Life Skills groups usually consist of about 6-8 individuals and run for a
duration of about 10-12 weeks. These groups, generally speaking, begin at the
beginning of a semester and come to a close at the end of a semester. If you
would like to refer your child to a Life Skills group, please feel free to call the Tara
Eidson, Community Programs Director at The Alcove, Inc. at 770-267-9156 .
In the All Stars program, middle school youth are engaged in the process of setting
goals for the future and recognizing how drugs, alcohol, and high-risk behaviors do
not fit with their future aspirations. This program involves many take-home
activities that are to be worked through with parents or other adult figures,
promoting bonding between youth and positive adults. This program takes place
in conjunction with the Stevens Boys and Girls Club in Monroe and Carver Middle
School.
In conjunction with the Youth Development Coordinator at The Walton County
Partnership for Children, Families and Youth, The Alcove Inc. assists the Youth
Advocacy Board, comprised of eighth grade and high school students of Walton
County. These youth are trained as leaders for their peers in promoting healthy
lifestyle choices, learning leadership, communication and mediation skills, and
promoting fun drug-free alternatives. Some of these youth also engage the
residents at the Alcove in a "buddy system," in which they will be spending time
in the shelter, hanging out with the residents, and serving as positive peer
support.
Further, The Alcove, Inc. serves Walton County through community education
prevention initiatives such as Red Ribbon week and other community education
events related to issues surrounding youth and families.
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