The Prevention Resource Center provides prevention and behavioral health promotion strategies in alignment with the Spectrum of Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Health Interventions (Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth. The program will address consequences and problem behaviors related to Texas’ prevention priorities: underage alcohol use, underage tobacco and nicotine products use, marijuana and other cannabinoid use, and the use and misuse of other drugs and substances.
Through data collection efforts and partnerships with key stakeholders, schools, and organizations, the PRC serves as an invaluable resource to all who seek relevant information as it pertains to the 28 counties of Region 8.
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There are 11 Prevention Resource Centers in Texas, one for every health region. The Prevention Resource Centers are provided guidance from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). To learn more about the Prevention Resource Centers (PRCs), check out the Texas Department of HHSC Page on the PRCs in Texas.
The PRC Region 8 provides service to the 28 counties in South Central Texas. The Region 8 counties include: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Calhoun, Comal, DeWitt, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Jackson, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Lavaca, Maverick, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Wilson, Zavala.
