EDUCATION
We offer many popular workshops for middle schools, high schools, colleges and youth groups. We have presentations for parents, school staff and communities. Live workshops and presentations are offered in person or virtual. BRITE also specializes in interactive online content for use by teachers, parents or individual learners.
ENGAGEMENT
BRITE engages young people through writing, art, photography, video production, live performances, social media campaigns, leadership & spokesperson opportunities. We support youth groups & clubs, service learning, capstone, community and individual projects. We offer internships, community service hours and references.
BRITE MEDIA
In addition to supporting youth video projects, our Media Department produces professional videos, audio recordings and livestream events. Our new in-house studio hosts our community partners and provides the space, equipment and professional services such as project development, camera operation and editing. We can also work off-site.
About Us
We started with the launch of a pilot program in 2005, called "Straight Up" at the time. It was designed to engage youth and young adults throughout Ventura County in reducing underage and binge drinking. Since then we have expanded our areas of focus, rebranded as BRITE, and have continued through yearly contracts with Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, Substance Use Services. In addition, we contract with the Ventura County Office of Education and several school districts through their Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Grants and wellness programs. In the last year, we have also been awarded a grant from Public Health Advocates, the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families & Communities to run the All Children Thrive - Oxnard program. We regularly add other short-term projects and special partnerships to the mix.
Currently, we are a staff of 10 employees who enjoy working together and with our community partners. We are pleased to engage a few interns and a terrific group of volunteers of all ages - but mostly young people between the ages of 12-25.
Featured Events & Activities
SUICIDE PREVENTION
BRITE suicide prevention activities include live events, webinars, video contests, blog posts, coping skills workshops, suicide prevention walks, artwork, PSAs, and filmmaking.
OXNARD YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
See what great work Oxnard youth are doing to make a difference in their community. Find out about the Oxnard Youth Coalition, All Children Thrive, and the Volunteer Corps.
BRITE WORLD 3-D
Our technology team has created BRITE World a virtual environment where youth and families can interact with prevention education content via avatars. We have many scenes to choose from and various challenges and opportunities to collect points and earn prizes.
BRITE WRITE
Write to relax, to imagine, to express, to ask, to advocate. We will explore a wide range of topics from personal strength and resilience to small joys and gratitude.
BRITE Connections
We believe that through thoughtful and tactful storytelling, we can illuminate difficult-to-discuss topics for the purpose of unity, growth, and healing. Click below to learn more about BRITE CONNECTIONS.
Help BRITE support more youth and young adults this school year! Your donation helps us provide services to schools such as drug and alcohol prevention education, leadership training, mental health and positive coping skills activities, and more. Thank you! ❤️
The BRITE program does not promote any unlawful use of drugs or alcohol.