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thats fun

Vive18 exists to save young lives from addiction (and boredom) with relevant, engaging, high-energy drug prevention programs

We help schools and coalitions engage students with high-energy presentations, peer-led clubs, and year-round prevention programs that work.

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(before it’s too late)

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what we’re about

Being sober isn’t boring — it’s a movement

Young people don’t need scare tactics or shame. They need connection, belonging, and experiences that feel real, relevant, and ridiculously fun.
We help students rewrite social norms, build positive communities, and choose healthy behaviors that protect their future.

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This is more than a program. It’s a movement young people want to be part of.

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A fresh approach to prevention 

Goodbye boring lectures,
hello real connection

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Presentations

Forget the “don’t do drugs” monotone lecture. Our assemblies feel more like a pep rally with a purpose.
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Toolkit

Designed with today’s students in mind: interactive, experiential, and aligned with 90% of SEL competencies.
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Conferences & Camps

We create immersive experiences that build connection, leadership, and resilience — where your students become leaders for prevention & mental health.
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Online Courses

Digital modules, activities, and coaching that’s great for coalitions, school staff, youth leaders, and community partners.
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Ready to make prevention fun?

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who we serve

Programs designed for schools, coalitions, and communities

  • Grant-funded coalitions looking for impactful, evidence-based programming
  • School administrators seeking assemblies, curriculum, and student involvement
  • Counselors & prevention professionals who want programs that actually work
  • Parents & recovery community members looking to get involved

Wherever young people gather, Vive18 helps bring healthy choices to life.

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meet our speakers

Relevant.
Effective.
Wildly engaging.

Our team of nationally recognized speakers delivers engaging, age-appropriate presentations grounded in evidence-based prevention strategies — with the energy students love.

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Jake

Jake White

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Trevor

Trevor Tripp

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Tom

Tom Coverly

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Crystal Collier

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Tomas

Tomas Barraza

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epic times
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what the audience has to say

Hear from the people we serve

“It was more than a “one and done.” After two full days of presentations in our community, now students are taking on a positive learning experience and leadership skills with a Vive18 club!”
Susie Pedersen
  • Drug Education & Prevention at United Way
  • Kingsport, Tennessee
“It’s the best drug and alcohol prevention speech I’ve ever heard. They bring fun and excitement to a difficult topic.”
Jeffery Tanner
  • Director of SEL at Leona Schools
  • Phoenix, Arizona
“After seeing their new prevention curriculum, every administrator in our county was all-in. I’ve never seen them agree on anything so quickly!”
Jason Bertrand
  • Middle & High School Principal
  • Laona, Wisconsin
“From our first phone call when he asked about our goals – to after the presentation when he voluntarily ate lunch and played sports with our kids… the whole experience was a blast!”
Misty Russell
  • DFC Coordinator at ROCMND Youth Services
  • Salina, Oklahoma
“I’ve never seen the 6th grade so quiet… it was so personable. They brought it to their level with real examples and scenarios… Book ’em now!”
Ms. Quinones
  • 6th Grade Dean at Halsey Junior High 157
  • Queens, New York
“They showed our students that you can have fun without using drugs or alcohol… Everyone should hear it because it’s a positive, non-judgmental and loving message.”
April Jackson
  • Southeast Kansas Drug Prevention Coalition
  • Iola, Kansas

Step up, speak out, and join the movement. Share your story, volunteer, or help spread the word — together, we make prevention impossible to ignore.

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how we’re different

Serious impact,
zero boring lectures

Our programs combine top prevention strategies with social experiences students want:

  • Positive social norming
  • Peer-led programming
  • Education through experience
  • Alternative ways to socialize
  • SEL-aligned curriculum
  • Year-round content & involvement

We make it easier for schools and coalitions to create campuses where students feel safe, connected, and excited to participate.

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Join the movement

Students, schools, and volunteers — all in. Be part of a community that proves being sober is cool, fun, and full of opportunities.
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Book a speaker

High-energy presentations your students will actually remember. Choose from our Gold, Silver, or Bronze speakers and bring the Vive18 vibe to your campus.
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Start a club

Peer-led clubs that turn students into prevention leaders. Train your crew, inspire your campus, and watch the movement grow from the ground up.
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Share your story

Your experiences can change lives. Record a video, write a post, or volunteer — help students see that healthy choices can be epic.
Share your story

Ready to bring Vive18 to your campus?

Whether you want to book a speaker, start a club, or learn more about our programs, we’re ready to help you make an impact. Let’s connect, plan, and bring high-energy, life-changing prevention experiences to your students.

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