Program Details

New Horizons

Columbia Street
100 West Columbia Street Orlando, FL 32806

(407)-875-3700

Program Summary:
The New Horizons Program is a middle and high school based prevention program that helps to diminish and correct the antisocial behaviors that have become the 'norm' for many students. New Horizons gives students the skills and positive feedback they require to become productive members of their school and community. The New Horizons Program has been in existence for over 30 years across Orange County and has expanded into Seminole and Brevard County schools in recent years. New Horizons has been recognized as a State of Florida "Best Practice" Prevention Program by the Florida Department of Children and Families and is currently in the process of gaining national recognition through the National Registry of Evidenced-based Prevention Programs (NREPP). Individuals are referred by school personnel in schools where services are being provided.

Program Description:
The New Horizons Program is a middle and high school based prevention program that helps to diminish and correct the antisocial behaviors that have become the 'norm' for many students. New Horizons gives students the skills and positive feedback they require to become productive members of their school and community. The New Horizons Program has been in existence for over 30 years across Orange County and has expanded into Seminole and Brevard County schools in recent years. New Horizons has been recognized as a State of Florida "Best Practice" Prevention Program by the Florida Department of Children and Families and is currently in the process of gaining national recognition through the National Registry of Evidenced-based Prevention Programs (NREPP). Individuals are referred by school personnel in schools where services are being provided.

Program Hours: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

Program Office: 100 West Columbia Street Orlando, FL 32806

Orange County:
Colonial 9th Grade Center
Colonial High School
Corner Lake Middle School
East River High School
Piedmont Lakes Middle School
University High School

Seminole County:
Jackson Heights Middle School
Lake Brantley High School
Lake Howell High School
Lake Mary High School
Lyman High School
Oviedo High School
Seminole High School
South Seminole Academy
Teague Middle School
Winter Springs High School
Spring Lake Elementary

Eligibility Criteria (ex: age, county, diagnosis...): Adolescents- male and female
Must be at risk due to substance use/experimentation, anger issues, school behavior, poor grades, legal involvement
Parent permission required

Contact Information: Susan Nuckols (407)-875-3700 ext. 2340

Counties Served:
Orange, Seminole

Services:
Alcohol / Substance Abuse  |  Mental Health  |  Prevention / Education  |  Child Welfare

Services for:
Female Youth, Male Youth