Welcome to Our Center
The purpose of the Center is to provide a safe place for Montgomery teens and parents/guardians to participate in programs and activities that promote overall healthy family relationships. Through a structured registration process, program participants are able to participate in a variety of scheduled activities including tutoring sessions, mentoring groups, a Podcast developed and hosted by teens, and various classes (substance misuse prevention education, art, exercise, cooking, parent education, chess, music therapy), parent and teen mom/dad support groups, mental health and suicide prevention training, movie nights, family dinner nights, family healing retreats, etc. Additionally, COSA is partnering with TEARS, Inc. to provide treatment and recovery support services to adolescents with substance misuse issues and substance use disorders (SUD).
Our Classes
Six Week Classes
Groove Theory
Date: 4/15 – 5/20 | Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Get ready for an incredible journey with the TEEN Music Therapy program! This six-week
adventure brings the magic of music into the lives of adolescents, transforming it into a vibrant
tool for growth and healing. Through melody, rhythm, and harmony, participants dive deep into a
world where they can express their emotions, unleash their creativity, and develop powerful
coping strategies. Imagine music as a personal sanctuary—a place where teens can lift their spirits and escape the daily pressures and anxieties of life. This program is not just a distraction from the challenges of adolescent substance misuse; it’s a path to empowerment that fosters resilience and sharpens emotional regulation. Get ready to boost self-esteem, enhance well-being, and embark on an unforgettable musical journey!
Chess What It Is?
Date: TBD | Time: TBD
While learning to play chess, teens will supercharge their creative potential. This game is not just about making moves; it’s about crafting brilliant strategies to outsmart your opponent. Every match presents an exhilarating challenge that demands you think outside the box and embrace fresh ideas. Get ready to elevate your thinking and watch your imagination soar. Chess effectively engages both the logical left and the imaginative right sides of your brain. Moreover, top electronic chess players experience a significant boost in self-confidence that reaches far beyond the game.
Creative Expression
Date: 4/15 – 5/20 | Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Join us for an exhilarating six-week TEEN Art adventure! Unleash your creativity while honing your fine motor skills through exciting hands-on tasks. In our open-ended art projects, you’ll be free to explore without worrying about judgment, allowing your artistic spirit to soar! Experience firsthand how improving fine motor control can positively impact your hand-eye coordination and other precise movements in everyday life. Art education is not just about creating; it’s an incredible opportunity to ignite your imagination, boost cognitive abilities, and enhance your problem-solving skills. These newfound skills will spark creative thinking that can elevate your academic performance!
Empower Her Teen Mom Program
Date: 4/14 – 5/19 | Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
The Empower Her Teen Mom program is designed to help teen moms improve parenting skills, build confidence, set personal goals, and manage overall well-being. The sessions will incorporate life skills, parenting education, and peer support. By the end of the course, you will feel empowered to manage your life, handle stress, and grow as an individual and parent.
Foundations of Fatherhood
Date: 4/16 – 5/21 | Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
The Foundations of Fatherhood program integrates fathering and parenting training, relationship building, life skills development and job readiness skills, and community service, and recreational/social activities. Topics include increasing fatherhood engagement, improving relationships and parental,
with child/children, increasing education of fathers regarding parental care giving; increasing education of fathers regarding cooperative parenting; and increasing fathers’ work readiness.
Intention with Prevention
Date: 4/16 – 5/21 | Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
The Intention with Prevention course uses the evidence-based prevention curriculum, Life Skills Transitions to help participants achieve competency in various areas that are not only keys to success but also have been found to reduce and prevent substance misuse and violence. Each session includes hands-on activities and engaging conversations.
On-Going Classes
Pod Squad: Teen Edition Podcast
Date: TBD | Time: TBD
Sign up for an incredible adventure with our Podcast program. Throughout this thrilling journey you will dive into a world of creativity and skill-building, mastering storytelling, recording and editing techniques, and media literacy, and teamwork. Sign up, and let’s embark on this exhilarating experience—filled with creativity, collaboration, and a whole lot of FUN!
Tutoring Classes
Date: TBD | Time: TBD
Sign up for an incredible adventure with our Podcast program. Throughout this thrilling journey you will dive into a world of creativity and skill-building, mastering storytelling, recording and editing techniques, and media literacy, and teamwork. Sign up, and let’s embark on this exhilarating experience—filled with creativity, collaboration, and a whole lot of FUN!
