About Us
We are here to make an impact on the lives of our children when it comes to the issue of substance abuse. Through our effective and age appropriate programming, we help students make better choices and build a brighter future.
About Us
We are here to make an impact on the lives of our children when it comes to the issue of substance abuse. Through our effective and age appropriate programming, we help students make better choices and build a brighter future.
WHAT WE DO
We reduce and prevent substance abuse by teaching kids the skills and perspective they need to resist substance abuse and addiction.
We step in where parents, families, neighborhoods and schools are overwhelmed, out of their depth and lacking resources.
We help soften the impact of challenging family circumstances and environments.
We use proven approaches to reach and transform our audiences.
We increase resilience in the next generation.
We create long-term benefits for communities by reducing impact and increasing economic potential.
WHAT WE DO
We reduce and prevent substance abuse by teaching kids the skills and perspective they need to resist substance abuse and addiction.
We step in where parents, families, neighborhoods and schools are overwhelmed, out of their depth and lacking resources.
We help soften the impact of challenging family circumstances and environments.
We use proven approaches to reach and transform our audiences.
We increase resilience in the next generation.
We create long-term benefits for communities by reducing impact and increasing economic potential.
OUR IMPACT
For the past twenty years LSIS has continuously grown, reaching more students each year. Even COVID-19 did not prevent us from extending our outreach and having a positive effect on the lives of children and teens.
For the past twenty years LSIS has continuously grown, reaching more students each year. Even COVID-19 did not prevent us from extending our outreach and having a positive effect on the lives of children and teens.
Our Impact
Dr. Suzanne Spencer, Ed.D.
CEO
Dr. Spencer brings a wealth of experience and expertise in non-profit leadership and for-profit organizations to her career in community organizing and has been recognized for innovations in the field of mental health and addiction.
Teresa Bairos, LMFT
Program Director
Teresa comes to us with extensive experience working with children and families in a variety of roles since 1999. As a therapist, she has supported families coping with mental illness, addiction, trauma, and acculturation.
Olga Lucia Ordonez, LCSW
Prevention Coordinator
Olga is a mental health clinician with vast experience working as a social worker. Her excellent communication skills are underlined by a strong passion to help patients overcome adverse mental health conditions.
Yslorne Eugene, MSW, RCSWI
Prevention Coordinator K-5
She has worked with multiple mentoring youth programs in different schools and treatment centers and as the Prevention Coordinator, she works closely with our school partners. Yslorne is passionate about giving back to the community and providing the right resources to our youth.
Kayla Irby, LMFT
Prevention Coordinator 6-12
Kayla joined LSIS in January of 2023 and she coordinates all programming for Middle and High Schools in Palm Beach County.
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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!!!