Leading the Way

All programs and services provided through PVPS are free to the public. 

Project S.A.F.E. (Student Assistance and Family Education)
MAPP-SD
Mayor's Youth Council
Publications

Student Assistance and Family Education (Project S.A.F.E.)
The S.A.F.E. Program is offered within schools, providing easier access to services.  Counselors are available at middle and high schools in Sioux Falls, Lincoln County and Aberdeen for students to drop in and share their concerns.  Counselors also facilitate individual, group and family sessions to help them cope with alcohol or other drug issues they face.
S.A.F.E. also offers drug and alcohol screenings, tobacco screenings, assessments, referrals and after-care for students following treatment.  S.A.F.E. is staffed by Prevention Specialists, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors and Family Therapists.

Many PVPS Prevention counselors also work with school activity groups.  Please visit In the Schools to find out more.

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MAPP-SD:
(Methamphetamine Awareness and Prevention Project of South Dakota)
PVPS also leads the way in educating the public on the dangers of Meth use and manufacturing.  Funded by a grant from the Department of Justice, PVPS initiated a statewide project known as MAPP-SD.  The concept developed by PVPS is currently the only project of its type in the United States.

MAPP-SD encourages communities to form coalitions of citizens, business and community leaders, law enforcement and faith based organizations to examine Meth issues in their area.  Working together, they develop projects to increase the awareness of the dangers associated with Meth, and educate the public on how they can become involved.  Coalitions are facilitated by trained MAPP-SD coordinators who offer further training and resources.  Together, community coalitions and MAPP-SD are leading the fight in the statewide effort to battle the epidemic growth of Meth in South Dakota communities.

MAPP-SD is also spearheading the formation of DEC (Drug Endangered Children) Teams.  DEC Teams are composed of law enforcement, health care providers and child protection workers.  Members are specifically trained to respond and coordinate efforts whenever children are discovered in a Meth related environment.  Please visit MAPP-SD on line for detailed information about Meth and how to join in the fight.

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Mayor's Youth Council
In conjunction with the Sioux Falls Mayor's Office, PVPS offers guidance, supervision and coordination for the the Mayor's Youth Council.  The MYC provides healthy opportunities to young people through fun events and community service projects.  MYC members work on developing drug and alcohol free concerts, youth grill-outs and battles of the bands as a few ways to demonstrate their message.  Please visit their web site for more information.

The MYC is comprised of students from Minnehaha and Lincoln County high schools, both public and private.   Mischa Brown serves as the adult coordinator for the council.  Any teen interested in joining the MYC or in taking part in future events should check with their school's office, e-mail or call 331-5724, extension 21.

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Publications
Prairie View Prevention Services, Inc. also publishes and distributes a number of informational brochures and videos.  For more information on receiving a copy, please E-mail a request or call Marge at 331-5724.

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