Leading the way for youth mental health in Latvia!
Last week, 20 specialists from across Latvia met in Riga to be trained as PreVenture facilitators. PreVenture Pro Trainer, Dr. Lauren Dade (20+ years in neuropsychology, child clinical & health psychology), led the training which equipped facilitators with the skills to deliver the program with full fidelity across Latvian municipalities, schools, and youth centres. The PreVenture Program is an internationally recognised, evidence-based program for early substance use prevention.
“These newly trained facilitators are enthusiastic and ready to positively impact the mental health and well being of Latvian youth!” — Dr. Lauren Dade
“The training brought together 20 specialists from all regions of Latvia who will go on to deliver the PreVenture Program,” said Elīna Bārtule, Chair of the Board of the Foundation. “They are now equipped with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to begin working with adolescents.”
Group sessions with young participants begin October 2026.
Riga, Latvia
Implemented by the Child and Adolescent Resource Centre Support Foundation (Pusaudzucentrs)
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