Youth Alcohol Awareness Program (YAAP)

YAAP is an alternative sentencing program for those charged with violating Pennsylvania's underage drinking statutes.

The YAAP is designed primarily for first time underage offenders ages 13-17. First time underage offenders ages 18-20 may opt to participate in the YAAP.

The YAAP runs for six consecutive Friday evenings from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm.

The cost to participate in the YAAP is one hundred dollars ($100.00), with fifty dollars ($50.00) payable prior to session one and ten dollars ($10.00) payable each of the remaining five sessions. Non-payment will result in unsuccessful completion of the program and referral back to the district justice.

The goal of the YAAP is to have the participants examine the role alcohol plays in their lives and to help them to understand that not being involved with alcohol is a normal, positive, and desirable choice. Participants are encouraged to make the changes necessary in their own lives to avoid further alcohol related problems, so that they may have a better chance to become successful and achieve their goals.

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program for Teens (A.D.A.P.T.)

A.D.A.P.T. is an educational program that shows how drugs and alcohol can affect your life. It deals with the consequences and dangers that using can cause.

The purpose of this program is to help teens make wise choices so that they can have a healthy and drug-free life.

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

All public schools within Bedford County have a Student Assistance Team which helps to identify students with or at high risk for drug and alcohol related problems or mental health problems and refers those students to the appropriate place for help. Personal Solutions Inc. provides a liaison to the Student Assistance Program teams within the county to provide technical assistance and help facilitate access to appropriate treatment.