The i2i Program was inspired by teens who helped us realize that our efforts much reach beyond the teen population to help educate adults on the dangers of drug and alcohol use. With the help of teens across Idaho, we offer your school the i2i Program, a comprehensive approach to assist your community in addressing this topic.

Step 1: Peers Eye to Eye: You select the age group between 5th-12th grades. We will spend the day with these students in a peer-to-peer structured workshop, building the protective factors of school bonding and promoting healthy beliefs and clear standards for behavior relative to alcohol and drug use. The workshop provides a safe environment where students can be uninhibited and build trust within their social group. If you have a goal of creating a peer mentoring program or drug prevention club in your school, this day can be a springboard for such programs.

Step 2: Youth and Adults Eye to Eye: All parents and adults from your community are invited to participate in this critical component of i2i. The evening presentation involves a powerful, interactive collection of the latest and best research on teenage brain development, media, advertising, and social norms around underage drinking.

“This past year the program that you presented was probably the single biggest factor that affected our students in a positive way. The trainers and parent program presentation were definitely given a 10 by all those who participated. This program helped students look at their life and life choices in a different way. Many of them realized that many of the trials and tribulations that happen in their lives are tough, but they can make choices to be successful despite the many at-risk situations that they are found in each day. The students learned to identify behaviors that are harmful to them and were able to take necessary steps to produce better outcomes. Staying in school and being successful academically helped them realize that their lives can be better in the future.” -M. Smyser, Caldwell School District

QUESTIONS? Call (208) 664-4339.