Speakers
Live assemblies on the impact of youth drug use
A Real Talk About Substance Use
Students today have access to drugs almost everywhere. That’s why it’s important for us to educate them before they believe faulty information from their friends, dishonest ads, or social media. Vive18 presentations deliver the truth about drug use (including marijuana/THC, alcohol, vaping, fentanyl) so they can make informed choices about what they let into their brain and body.
Vive18 presentations are
- Evidence Based
- Age Appropriate
- Fun & Relatable
- Choice Focused
They are NOT
- Shameful or Scary
- Outdated
- Boring
- Doom & Gloom
WARNING
this is not a lecture, it's a high-energy experience with interactive games, loud music, crowd participation and a positive message about choices.
Age Appropriate for Your Audience
Alcohol education doesn’t have to be boring! Our whole platform began as a college movement – showing students they can make friends, have fun and feel good without using mind altering substances. Colleges and universities enjoy that Vive18 is nonjudgmental, interactive, funny, and actionable for students who use (and those who don’t). This higher ed presentation is great for first year orientation, welcome week, greek life and athletics. Presentations include:
- Bystander Intervention
- Research on Alcohol, Vaping, Marijuana
- How Drugs Influence Mental Health
- Protecting Your Goals
- Alternative Ways to Socialize
Vive18 presenters are among the best drug prevention speakers in the nation for high school audiences. If you need someone who can relate to students who have already started using drugs, show them they can do better, while instilling confidence for the ones who are staying drug-free, make sure to request our lead high school substance use speaker, Tomas Barraza. The high school program emphasizes:
- Social Norms (Majority of HS Students are NOT Using Drugs)
- Drugs and Your Mental Health
- Building Coping Skills in Healthy Ways
- Science Behind Youth Alcohol, Vaping & THC Use
- Having Fun & Feeling Good Without Drugs
Vive18 speaker, Jake White, is one of the best middle school drug prevention speakers in the U.S. Keeping a junior high crowd engaged, on task and learning through fun experiences is how we share the truth about youth substance use. Students this age are starting to see drug use around them and some are even starting to use, but the majority of students are not. This age appropriate message is perfect to help students continue to make smart choices for their brain, body and mental health even amongst pressure. Our middle school presentations include:
- Truth About Vaping, Alcohol & Marijuana
- Coping and Refusal Skills
- Social Norms (Majority of Middle & High School Students Don’t Use)
- Setting & Protecting Your Goals
- Positive Decision Making
As young founders of a youth movement, we are often asked to speak at various events like leadership conferences, teen institutes, mental health summits, career technical education (CTE) conferences, church youth groups and other youth events. We truly enjoy investing in young people and would love to support your event.
- Leadership & Influence
- Social Skills
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Student Entrepreneurship
- Social Change
Parents & Community
The experience of youth consists of school, guardians, family, teachers, counselors and many others. Educating parents and professionals about substance use will help amplify our efforts and effectiveness in reducing drug use among youth. We offer live presentations to your community and a recording can be sent to any parents who might not be able to attend.
- Learn popular substances among youth and how to identify if your teen is using
- Best practices for preventing substance use in your home
- How to talk with your kids about drugs and alcohol
Elementary school messages are split into K-2 and 3-5 age groups. The younger kids will learn SEL coping skills like what to do when they’re sad. We emphasize that a healthy mind and body is something to protect. We can help them define a drug (medicine, legal, illegal) and the idea that we only should use drugs that are from a doctor or a parent/guardian. As students in grades 3-5 are sometimes vaping (or seeing it around), the older students can get a closer experience to our middle school presentation depending on what you need. Elementary School drug prevention speaker includes:
- Dealing with Emotions
- What is a Drug
- Resiliency & Coping Skills
- Protecting Your Future
- Healthy Mind & Body
Jake White
A Prevention Movement: Empowering Youth to Lead
Jake White has spoken to thousands of K-12 and college students across the U.S. He’s the co-founder of Vive18 and has been featured on news outlets like USA Today and ABC News. He created a national movement around drug-free events while still in college and has dedicated his life to engaging youth into health promotion and substance use prevention.
- Spoken to more than 100,000+ students & educators
- Launched a company as a student and adult
- Author of the Beyond Drugs, Alcohol & Vaping toolkit
Tomas Barraza
Restorative & Real: Life's Better Without Drugs
Tomas saw the realities of substance use all around him as a student. He even started getting into the wrong things until a near death experience changed his life. Realizing he could help build a positive future, instead of bringing it down, he co-founded Vive18 to help students make great choices. Tomas has…
- Spoken to 100,000+ students and given more than 700 presentations
- Named one of the best youth educators in the state of Arizona
- Featured speaker for the Arizona Governor’s Youth Leadership Day
Tom Coverly
Destroy Illusions: Self Worth & Substance Use
Tom Coverly is a nationally touring Speaker, Comedian, Illusionist and TV Host who is destroying the illusions we think about vaping, THC, alcohol and other drugs. His Vive18 presentation will have your students laughing, learning and talking about their value in a whole new way.
- Featured in LA Weekly & Forbes as positive youth influencer
- Performed for more than 5 million people worldwide
- Featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Access Hollywood & TEDx stage
Zion Givens
Prevention Strength: Protecting Your Mental Health
Zion is a 2nd generation preventionist and has spent the last 5 years focusing on prevention through the lens of enhancing teen mental health. He is the co-host of the Up To It podcast with his dad, where they talk about youth mental health and life skills to develop a great future. Other than speaking, he loves hip hop, basketball and spending time with family.
- Spoken to 20,000+ students and given more than 250 presentations
- Co-Host of the Up To It podcast
Maleija Mamea
Vive18 Prevention: Skillsets VS Shortcuts
Maleija is a young, fun Vive18 facilitator from Washington state. She is a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University. She loves to rock climb and is rated among the top 10% of recreational climbers.
Trevor Tripp
Vive18 Prevention: Skillsets VS Shortcuts
Trevor Tripp is a young, energetic Vive18 facilitator based in San Diego, California. He enjoys traveling, working out, watching movies and going on adventures with friends.
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Contact Us to Learn More
- (480) 239-4355
- jake@vive18.com
FAQ's
Vive18 assemblies and presentations typically last between 45 minutes to 1 hour to easily go along with class schedules. It can be adjusted to fit your school’s schedule, but that’s what most people ask for.
Trainings, workshops and custom conferences can vary in length.
Vive18 presentation costs vary based on location, the number of working days needed, and how far in advanced you book. We work diligently to sustain our program while also making these live events affordable.
For a specific quote, use one of these options:
- Fill out the form above
- Call us at (480) 239-4355
- Schedule a zoom call
Elementary school, middle school, high school, collegiate and adult presentations on youth substance use are uniquely crafted to be age-appropriate and engaging for each audience. We do not show or discuss any images, videos, or stories that would be inappropriate for your audience.
If you’d like a school in your community to host a drug prevention presentation by Vive18, we encourage you to share our presentation informational guide with a school or district administrator. Fill out this form to get your presentation guide.
Anytime! Of course we have more open dates if you book 6-12 months out, but some schools have gotten us within 3 weeks of the event. As my momma says, “it doesn’t hurt to ask!” If you want to inquire about a specific week or day, contact us with the form above.