Life Lanes is a progressive, evidence-based program providing middle school students with the tools to develop self-management skills, general social skills, and drug-resistance skills.

As stated within the Botvin LifeSkills Training Program Learning Objectives, the program covers the following:

• Personal Self-Management Skills – Students develop skills that help them enhance self-esteem, develop problem-solving abilities, reduce stress and anxiety, and manage anger for better mental health.

• General Social Skills – Students gain skills to meet personal challenges such as overcoming shyness, communicating clearly, building relationships, and avoiding violence.

• Drug Resistance Skills – Students build effective defenses against pressures to use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

In partnership with Crown Counseling, a component of the Life Lanes program is a support group that provides recovery support for youth who may be adversely affected from substance use.

In addition, Life Lanes offers after-school mentoring using the LivTrue curriculum. This curriculum utilizes the basic theory of role models and relationships to encourage youth to recognize and embrace their value, potential, and community.