Catalina CHOICES
CHOICES mission is to encourage community involvement in helping island youth make responsible decisions about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
The young people on Catalina island are not immune form the problems of underage drinking and drug use. In fact underage drug use is perceived by many island residents to be a major threat to our community's health, safety, and future.
The good news is that we can do something about it...and we are. A group of citizens has united to help Island youth make responsible choices about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. We invite you to join us in this effort.
What is Choices?
CHOICES stands for Citizens Helping Our Island Children End Substance Abuse. We work in partnership with the Hazelden Foundation, an internationally renowned leader in alcohol and drug rehabilitation, education and recovery. Our Goals include:
When Did CHOICES Get Started?
CHOICES began when concerned citizens recognized a high prevalence of alcohol and drug use among our youth. A community needs assessment in March 2002 involved interviews with students, parents, and community leaders. This study helped to identify concerns about tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use, including:
CHOICES Sponsored Groups/Clubs at Avalon School
Peer Mediation Team: Available to students. Offered through Avalon Schools. Contact Becky Davidson
We feel our student mediation program sends an important message to our students. “In our school we can talk over our differences. We don’t have to fight to get justice. Mediation allows us to attack the problem and not the person.”