The following prevention services are available to all Community members.

Enrollment with Behavioral Health is not required.

 The BHS Prevention Program supports the goals of the Gila River Prevention Coalition through the following prevention activities and trainings:

Community Education
The Prevention Program offers Community education sessions on marijuana, alcohol, meth, tobacco, Rx, suicide, parenting skills, mental health awareness, and other emerging trends.

Life Skills/Signs of Suicide
Life Skills education is provided in the schools and Community by serving Gila River students by using evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, equine-assisted learning and culturally sensitive curriculums.

Baby Smarts

Baby Smarts is a parenting program for Gila River families. The program provides parenting education, screenings, and support to parents and families to promote the healthy development of their children from pregnancy to age 5. The two main components of the program are parenting support groups and home visits.