Take Charge is composed of the programs CATCH My Breath and the Stanford University Tobacco Toolkit.

CATCH My Breath

CATCH My Breath is a peer-reviewed, evidence-based youth vaping prevention program. The program provides up-to-date information to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about the use of nicotine devices.

The program is designed in four versions to provide information, knowledge and skills for ages 12-18 (grades 5-12) in teen vaping prevention. Each version has four, 30-40 minute lessons.

Four Versions

1. 5^th Grade
2. 6^th Grade
3. 7^th – 8^th Grade
4. 9^th – 12^th Grade

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Lesson Topics

5^th Grade

• Consequences of Using E-Cigarettes.
• Making Your Own Choices.
• Don’t Let Them Lie and Win.
• Your Life. Your Choice.

6^th Grade

• Consequences of Using E-Cigarettes.
• Making Your Own Choices.
• Don’t Let Them Lie and Win.
• Your Life. Your Choice.

7^th and 8^th Grade

• Understand the Choice.
• The Brain Rewired. 
• Stand Firm on Your Choice. 
• Your Life. Your Choice.

9^th – 12^th Grade

• Your Life. Your Choice.
• Addiction.
• Quit/Avoid.
• What’s Your Why?

 

For more information

Lauren Hitz | 703-324-5213
VFHY Prevention Specialist