Youth Programs - CBWF

Project Turnaround doesn't serve just youth; we serve the community. Community involvement in substance prevention is impactful; it carries weight that matters.
Here, Project Turnaround visits community members at a local senior center to offer fun, socially interactive activities they can take home and use with their own families.

Strong, positive family interaction is one of the most important protective factors for youth. The more we strengthen those connections, the more we support healthier, substance-free futures.

Our students from Calallen enjoyed making characters from air dry clay. Pictured above are students' creative masterpieces. One student decided to create both SpongeBob and Patrick. Air Dry clay comes in a variety of colors that you can mold to make creative designs. Taking a break from technology to make something can be a great way to calm the mind and relax your body from daily life stressors.

What is your favorite craft to do?

Healthy, supportive friendships are one of the strongest protective factors in staying substance-free.

What makes a healthy friendship?
• Trust and honesty
• Respect for boundaries
• Encouragement to make positive choices
• Support during difficult moments
• Having fun without substances

Youth who have friends who use substances are more likely to use themselves; it's important for youth to have strong, supportive peer relationships to avoid risky behaviors. The people you surround yourself with matter. Choosing friends who respect your goals and support a substance-free lifestyle can make all the difference.

At Project Turnaround, we focus on helping youth recognize healthy vs. unhealthy friendships and build connections that support their future.

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Join our energetic Youth Programs team as a Prevention Specialist and help make a real impact in the lives of youth across the Coastal Bend! 💙

💵 $18.50/hour
📍 Full-Time
🚗 Travel throughout the Coastal Bend region required
📩 Apply today at www.cbwellness.org/careers

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, community-minded, and passionate about working with youth and promoting healthy lifestyles. This role includes:

✨ Leading prevention programs in schools and communities
✨ Planning fun community events & activities
✨ Creating outreach materials and presentations
✨ Building partnerships with schools and organizations
✨ Helping youth make positive choices

Perfect for someone with experience or interest in:
✔️ Youth Programs
✔️ Community Outreach
✔️ Public Health
✔️ Social Services
✔️ Prevention Education

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!

Come help us create healthier futures for our community!

Project Turnaround stopped by the on Third Thursday to share a fun craft with the community. We encouraged art lovers to design and color their own tote bags. Crafts can be a fun way to feel good on a day you might not feel your best. You only need a few supplies to make a wonderful art piece! Come see us every third Thursday at the Art Museum for more fun crafts to build.

We are still reeling from our Growing Together! Spring Health Festival in partnership with Odem ISD we hosted on Friday, April 10th!

Thank you to every single community partner who joined us this evening and helped us connect Odem to community resources, engage in family fun, and have a blast on a Friday evening! Without each and every community partner, the success of this event would not have been possible.

Thank you to Arms Wide, Christus Spohn Hospital - Beeville, Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, Community Action, First Baptist Church - Odem, Maximus - STAR Program, Parents as Teachers Catholic Charities, Prospine Chiropractic, San Patricio Adult Literacy Council, San Patricio County Department of Public Health, South Texas Family Planning & Health Corporation, St. Jude Home Care, Tx Dept of State Health Services, Wild P's Boutique, Avir Nursing Home, MG3 Insurance Agency, and Threaded Expressions.

Through our collaborative efforts, we were able to provide services to 200+ individuals in Odem and surrounding areas! Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for a night full of family fun and connecting people to community resources!

📲Contact & book us today!
📞 (361)814-2001 x 104
📧 [email protected]

A huge THANK YOU to the Nueces County Commissioners, especially Brent Chesney and Joe A. Gonzalez, for their support of Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, Youth Programs Department, as we reach out to youth and families in our community to encourage healthy outcomes for teens, while reducing alcohol, to***co, and other substance misuse. Our Youth Programs Department makes over 38,000 person-to-person contacts with youth, families, and the community annually.