Welcome to Living Skills in The Schools

We bring accredited, age-appropriate and pedagogically proven substance use prevention programming to students in K-12 classrooms. Through our programs, we are working towards a world in which resilient, informed and empowered students shape and maintain communities free of substance use.

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We Have Programs for

Teachers

We offer practical aid, giving you the support you need to educate your students.

Students

There are no easy answers, but we can guide you in the right direction.

Parents

Find ways to reach out to your kids and keep communication open.

Schools

We provide programming and initiatives for K-12 students and their parents.

Counselors

We offer training and materials to fortify your practice and expand your expertise.

Communities

The resilience we build ripples out into the community. Contact us to learn more.

Organizations

We seek mutually beneficial partnerships to collaborate on and grow our programs.

Government

We amplify and extend the impact of government substance use and prevention programs.

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Welcome to Living Skills In The Schools.

We bring accredited, age-appropriate and pedagogically proven substance use prevention programming to students in K-12 classrooms. Through our programs, we are working towards a world in which resilient, informed and empowered students shape and maintain communities free of substance use

VISIT OUR FAMILY BOX STORE

We Have Programs For

Teachers

We offer practical aid, giving you the support you need to educate your students.

Students

There are no easy answers, but we can guide you in the right direction.

Parents

Find ways to reach out to your kids and keep communication open.

Schools

We provide programming and initiatives for K-12 students and their parents.

Counselors

We offer training and materials to fortify your practice and expand your expertise.

Communities

The resilience we build ripples out into the community. Contact us to learn more.

Organizations

We seek mutually beneficial partnerships to collaborate on and grow our programs.

Government

We amplify and extend the impact of government substance use and prevention programs.

From Our Family To Yours

LSIS's mission is to build each child’s resistance to substance use
through age-appropriate education, reassurance, understanding, peer support and access to help.

With these podcasts, we want to share how families of all kinds connect with their adolescent children in a way that helps maintain rapport and builds resilience against the risks of substance use.

Living Skills In Schools

From Our Family To Yours

LSIS's mission is to build each child’s resistance to substance use
through age-appropriate education, reassurance, understanding, peer support and access to help.

With these podcasts, we want to share how families of all kinds connect with their adolescent children in a way that helps maintain rapport and builds resilience against the risks of substance use.

An Overview of Our Programs

At Living Skills in Schools, we believe that prevention is the most effective solution to substance use. Take a look at this video to discover what makes our programs so successful.

OUR IMPACT

Over the past 26 years, we’ve reached over half a million students. And every year, we expand our outreach and offerings.

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Number of Students Reached from 1999 to Today

Our Impact

OUR IMPACT

Over the past 26 years, we’ve reached over half a million students. And every year, we expand our outreach and offerings.

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Number of Students Reached in 2024-25
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Number of Students Reached from 1999 to Today

Introducing Our Second Family Box

We recently released the second Family Box for Substance Use Prevention, designed for families with children in 5th through 12th grade. Each Family Box contains materials to promote open and supportive conversation around substance use. Learn more by visiting our Family Box Store today.

Introducing Our Second Family Box

We recently released the second Family Box for Substance Use Prevention, designed for families with children in 5th through 12th grade. Each Family Box contains materials to promote open and supportive conversation around substance use. Learn more by visiting our Family Box Store today.

Early Detection Master Class

In order to expand our support in schools, we are now offering Master Classes especially for School Counselors. Want to learn more? Click the link below and get started today.

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Early Detection Master Class

In order to expand our support in schools, we are now offering Master Classes especially for School Counselors. Want to learn more? Click the link below and get started today.

LEARN MORE & SIGN UP

Digital Program Offerings

When schools began to shift to remote learning during COVD-19, we used the opportunity to develop virtual and remote program offerings. Our new Digital Education programming reaches across our different audiences, using the best engagement modalities for each. Both virtual and in-person presentations are available. With these changes, we have continued reaching significant numbers of students. Check out our Digital Education page for more information.

We created a stand-alone video delivery package with a five-part opioid prevention program.

Digital Program Offerings

When schools began to shift to remote learning during COVD-19, we used the opportunity to develop virtual and remote program offerings. Our new Digital Education programming reaches across our different audiences, using the best engagement modalities for each. Both virtual and in-person presentations are available. With these changes, we have continued reaching significant numbers of students. Check out our Digital Education page for more information.

We created a stand-alone video delivery package with a five-part opioid prevention program.

OUR WHY

Every time a young person makes a better choice when they are confronted by drugs or alcohol, it’s a win for everyone: The kid, the parents, the school and the community.

We believe that knowledge, peer support and self-esteem are the best defenses our kids have against the threats of substance use and addiction.

We are working towards a world in which resilient, informed and empowered children and teenagers help shape and maintain communities free of substance use.

Our Why

OUR WHY

Every time a young person makes a better choice when they are confronted by drugs or alcohol, it’s a win for everyone: The kid, the parents, the school and the community.

We believe that knowledge, peer support and self-esteem are the best defenses our kids have against the threats of substance use and addiction.

We are working towards a world in which resilient, informed and empowered children and teenagers help shape and maintain communities free of substance use.

What People Are Saying

“This is our second summer listening & learning from LSIS. I am grateful to Barbra for her professionalism & dedication to educating & protecting our students! Katie…your honest & heartfelt message was received & will make a difference in the lives of our kids! Thank you!!!! You both ROCK!!!”

Dean of Students

“I’ve always been an avid supporter of Living Skills in the Schools! Suzanne and her team are professional and courteous, bar none. They go above and beyond to ensure the right fit for your school and audience. I was excited to have the Hidden in Plain Sight presentation at our school.

Our presenter, Chris, exceeded my expectations. He was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Chris provided parents with the tools and resources to be aware of possible substance use and ways to start the conversation with their child. I am so thankful for LSIS and the wonderful work they are doing each day!”

Ms. Ajusma, PBC School

"I have worked with LSIS for many years, the information they provide our youth is so essential. Barbra, Adrienne, & Susanne are so knowledgeable, professional, engaging and relatable to our youth. Thank you for your passion on educating the local youth on such an important topics."

Dionne Newman

"Our presenter was informative and gentle in her presentation of her story. She answered their questions with great thought and respect for their age. Very POWERFUL!"

Lauren Diamond

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and all your staff for one amazing presentation after another.  Each student was fully engaged and all shared something they learned that they didn't know. You have a wonderful organization!

Thank you again!"

Catherine Sweeney RN, BSN

What People Are Saying

“Hi Dr. Spencer,

I cannot speak more highly of the incredible individuals you have working for you and what an invaluable asset they are to our school, our students, and staff. Their commitment to the education and safety of our students is awe-inspiring. Please know that I am unbelievably grateful for the partnership we have.”

Mrs. Melissa Abell, School Behavioral Health Professional

“Thank you so much Kayla for always providing Tradewinds Middle School students with a clear understanding of drug abuse and misuse and making positive choices. The videos were powerful and captivating for our students. I love the way you interact with the students and allow them to answer questions without judgment. Your calm demeanor when redirecting a disruptive student without taking away from the learning process of others is to be commended. I look forward to seeing you soon.”

Athletic Director

"We loved Ms. Brown. The kids were so engaged and watched from beginning to the end of the presentation. We would love to have Ms. Brown come to our class again. Thank you for all you do and your patience."

Elementary School Partner

"The entire staff were extremely kind, professional, skillful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the concepts presented, the overall success of the program and the positive impacts it had on our students. This impact extended to the way they interacted with their peers, teachers and staff on campus. Thank you so much for all that you do and I look forward to continuing our partnership with you!"

School Partner

"Dear Mrs. Olga,

I’ve come to appreciate and acknowledge your hard efforts to teach my class and I. Not a lot of people consider alcohol a drug. Even though it very much is. I’ve noticed it first hand and that’s why it grabbed my attention. I never realized that alcohol was so normalized even when it shouldn’t be. You put an emphasis on how good it is to receive and learn all this information. So again thank you. You made an impact on us, and I hope you realize that.”

High School Student

"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding presentations you and your team provided on Youth Substance Use Prevention.

The information you shared was not only insightful but also incredibly valuable in helping us understand the importance of this topic. The engaging delivery and experiential presentation made this complex subject a bit easier to work through and equipped parents with tools and skills to approach the topic and have those critical conversations with their kids.”

Recreation Programs Supervisor

LSIS thanks AE Industrial Partners for their long-term partnership with Living Skills In the Schools, as part of AE Industrial Partners’ commitment to being socially engaged and supportive corporate citizens of their South Florida community.

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LSIS thanks AE Industrial Partners for their long-term partnership with Living Skills In the Schools, as part of AE Industrial Partners’ commitment to being socially engaged and supportive corporate citizens of their South Florida community.

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Living Skills in the Schools is CARF accredited and DCF licensed. All of our programs have been reviewed by the District SEL Programs Advisory Committee.

Additionally, we deeply appreciate our research partnership with FAU and are grateful for their ongoing work to quantify and evaluate our impact.