Youth Vaping Alternative Program Education
YVAPE is a FREE educational intervention program that serves as an alternative to suspension, providing phone and video coaching support to students who have been found with nicotine or marijuana at school.
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   HOW YVAPE WORKS   

YVAPE is available to California public schools with students 12 years and older that have students found with nicotine or marijuana at school. YVAPE is designed to provide a positive experience for the student and help them think through their substance use behavior.

See below for details on eligibility and how the student can complete YVAPE.

School Personnel
For a student to be eligible...
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Step 1: Eligibility
For a student to be eligible, the answer should be yes to all of these questions.
  1. Was the student found with nicotine or marijuana at school?
  2. Is the student at least 12 years old?
  3. Does the student have an email address and access to a phone?

Step 2: Consent
Explain the YVAPE program to the student and parent or guardian. Obtain the signatures of the student and parent or guardian on the appropriate consent form.

If needed, downloadable forms are available here.

Email the signed forms to YVAPE at yvape-support@health.ucsd.edu

Step 3: Enrollment
Enter the student into the program's web enrollment portal at www.yvape.org
Enrollment will require contact information for a school contact, the student, and a parent or guardian.
You will receive an enrollment confirmation email upon submission.

Step 4: Completion
You will receive an email to inform you whether the student has completed the program or not.
If the student does not complete the program, you can request that the student is reactivated (i.e., YVAPE will restart call attempts) by emailing yvape-support@health.ucsd.edu
Parent
Sign a permission form if your child is younger than 18...
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Step 1: Consent
Sign a permission form if your child is younger than 18. Give the signed form to your child's school (usually a principal or vice principal).

Downloadable forms are available here.

Step 2: Videos & Discussion
We encourage you to watch the videos and discuss the questions with your child. You can find the videos and discussion questions by clicking on the link provided in your videos email from YVAPE or by going to www.yvape.org/videos.

Step 3: Completion
You will receive an email to inform you whether your child has completed the program or not. Your child's school will receive a similar email.
Student
Sign a form giving your consent to participate...
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Step 1: Consent
Sign a form giving your consent to participate and give it to your school (usually a principal or vice principal).

Downloadable forms are available here.

Step 2: Initial Call
Answer the call from your YVAPE coach (1-888-525-0122). You will talk to them for around 15-20 minutes about yourself and your substance use and set up a time for a follow-up call.

Step 3: Videos & Discussion
Pick 3 or more YVAPE videos to watch. We encourage you to watch with your parent or guardian and discuss the questions with them. You can find the videos and discussion questions by clicking on the link provided in your videos email from YVAPE or by going to www.yvape.org/videos.
  • Each video is around 2-4 minutes.
  • Video topics include marketing manipulation by the vaping industry, health effects of vaping, vaping marijuana, vaping marijuana: your brain & lungs, dealing with stress, understanding motivation, and personal responsibility.

Step 4: Follow-up Call
Answer the call from your YVAPE coach (1-888-525-0122). You will talk with your coach for around 10 minutes about the videos, your discussion with your parent or guardian, and your substance use. You can also ask any questions you may have.

Step 5: Follow-up Survey
Complete a short online follow-up survey by clicking on the link included in your follow-up survey email or text message from YVAPE. This should only take about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Completion
You will receive a certificate of completion in your program completion email from YVAPE and your school will be notified of your completion.
*While YVAPE is not a cessation program, students who want help quitting tobacco can be enrolled in Kick It California's tobacco cessation services here.
What are students saying?
Most students who completed YVAPE said that talking to the coaches was helpful and they learned something from the videos.
Our students have given us positive feedback re: your program. In some cases, students who have not been caught vaping have actually asked us if they could participate in the program because they have heard good things about it, and they are very aware that they need some help!
Watch the videos
These videos were created just for YVAPE. The topics are based on research and input from students like you.
 

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Youth Vaping Alternative Program Education

YVAPE Mission

Educate students about vaping, decrease recidivism and suspension rates, build a positive bond between Kick It California and students, and provide resources for students who want to reduce or quit vaping. See a step-by-step view of the program .

How works

Eligibility

Student 12 years or older found vaping nicotine or marijuana & consent

YVAPE Coach

Focuses on decision-making & vaping behavior

Videos

Educational videos on topics like health effects, motivation & culture

Survey

Student completes post-program survey about vaping & YVAPE

Confirmation

Student gets certificate of completion

Watch the videos

Marketing Manipulation
 
Health Effects of Vaping
 
Vaping Marijuana
 
Vaping Marijuana: Your Brain & Lungs
 
Dealing with stress
 
Understanding Motivation
 
Personal Responsibility
 

Meet the coaches

The coaches are here to help. They have years of experience with talking with people who vape and lots of enthusiasm for working with teens.

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