UDecide

UDecide is currently being taught virtually on Zoom To participate, youth must attend a live, virtual two-session course totaling 4 hours.

UDP topics include:

• Factual and legal information about alcohol
• How to change attitudes and beliefs
• Planning healthy alternatives
• Healthy decision making and refusal skills
• The disease of substance use disorder and how it affects the brain

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE UDECIDE PROGRAM

1. The participant shall complete four hours of drug and alcohol education in compliance with the requirements listed below. A non-refundable $100.00 service fee must be submitted before the participant is eligible to schedule his/her classes. Payment must be made online at https://cocaberks.org/program/udecide/
2. Sessions will be held on a virtual platform (zoom). A current and correct email address is required to receive the class link. Attendance and promptness to all educational classes is mandatory. No unexcused absence or tardiness will be allowed during the course. Any unexcused absence or tardiness may result in termination from the program.
3. Participants must be fully engaged in virtual sessions. Video camera must be on and participant must be attentive to the session. The Program Instructor has the option to dismiss any participant he/she perceives to be distracted or disengaged in the session.
4. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are encouraged to view the Parent Session video.
5. No alcohol or drug use will be permitted during involvement with the UDecide Program. The Program Instructor reserves the right to request a urine sample and/or breath test from the participant. Any positive results or a refusal to submit to a test could result in the participant being discharged from the program and/or require a drug and alcohol evaluation.
6. The Program Instructor has the option to dismiss any participant he/she perceives to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and/or disruptive in class.
7. Participants must complete pre/post and survey evaluation to successfully complete the program.

If the participant fails to complete the UDecide Program, he/she understands that the Court may consider this to be a willful refusal to comply with the sentence. The Court may then impose the sentence as provided by law which may include a Fine not in excess of $500.00, plus Court Costs, Restitution (if applicable), and the possibility of jail time to be determined by the Magisterial District Judge.

Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to watch a pre-recorded information session that gives an overview of the topics covered in the youth sessions. Parents/guardians are also offered intervention information and support and assume an active role in assisting youth with any alcohol or drug problem.

Currently, all sessions are being offered virtually on Zoom.

Referrals to the UDecide Program are accepted from Magisterial District Justices and Youth Aid Panels, as well as, SAP Teams, school officials, and parents/guardians in Berks County, PA.

The best way to make a referral is to fill out a Udecide Referral Form. Referrals can also be made by calling the Program Coordinator.