Perry County Community Task Force


Helping today's youth become tomorrow's leaders


champs mentoring


The CHAMPS mentoring program combines individual mentoring with life skills trainings, opportunities for service to others, healthy alternatives, and leadership training.

DEFY HS Conference


This annual conference is for all high school juniors and seniors in Perry County.  The purpose of the conference is to help them make responsible and healthy choices especially during the high-risk time of prom/graduation.

Youth and parents (YAP)


This program is designed to help families interact with one another and become a closer family unit.  Youth of all ages are encouraged to attend our free monthly activities with their family members.  We also provide parent information sessions throughout the year.

Seeking answers about situations


This program is a support and educational group for youth between the ages of 12 and 15.  Participants in this group are those who may have substance abuse issues and/or questions.

Seeking answers


This program is a support and educational group for youth between the ages of 16 and 21.  Participants in this group are those who may have substance abuse issues and/or questions.

Girls' Circle 



This program, designed for girls ages 13-16+, helps with positive choices leading toward a safe, healthy, and productive future.

DEFY Project


This program is for all schools in Perry County, who desire prevention and life skills training services for seventh through tenth grade.

DEFY 8 Conference


This annual conference is for all Perry County eighth graders to help them acquire additional resistance skills prior to entering the bigger arena of high school.

Healthy Alternatives for little ones

(H.A.L.O)


This program, for Perry County 4-6 year old children, is designed to help children develop resiliency skills and acquire early information about healthy choices.

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