Youth Opposed to Using

Youth Opposed to Using, Y.O.U., is an anti-drug program that provides a positive reward system for high school students who demonstrate drug-free lives.  The purpose of the program is to provide many positive aspects for students who choose to be drug-free.  Before  students can participate, they must agree to a drug screen.  Several vendors and retailers in the community support this program by providing incentives and discounts at their businesses.  Students are given ID cards to show their participation in the program.  Once a month, students are required to check in at the Mid-Coast Family Services office to validate their cards.  At this time, they draw from a basket to either get a chance to win a small prize, put their name in for a big prize at the end of the year, or get a drug test.  This  program runs during the school year, from September through the end of May.

Y.O.U. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which relies solely on donations from the community.  If you wish to make a donation, or have any questions, please contact us at (361)575-7842.

Mid-Coast Family Services is proud to announce the 2008 scholarship recipients of this year's YOU Program.  These students were presented with a check and a certificate recognizing their efforts and drug-free lifestyles, while promoting the YOU Program. 

Amanda Matocha graduated from Memorial High School in May 2008.  She will be attending Texas Lutheran University and will major in Mathematics.

Brie Mone Smith graduated from Memorial High School in may 2008.  She will be attending Texas A&M University in Kingsville and will be majoring in Nursing. 

Rachel Grippin graduated from Memorial High School in May 2008.  She will be attending the University of Texas in San Antonio and will be majoring in Mathematics. 

Rewards are the best motivator, and several local businesses in the Victoria area have graciously donated prizes &/or discounts as incentives for participating youth.  Mid-Coast Family Services would like to thank the following businesses for generously partnering with us on the Y.O.U. Program.