Welcome to Straight Up Ventura County
Straight Up is a youth development project that promotes social change regarding underage and binge drinking using improvisation and interactive performance and workshops with engaging discussion, exploration of issues, and the development of personal and community solutions to these problems. more
Latest News & Events
Alcohol +energy drink dangers -- information and resources: They've been in the news lately -- Straight Up provides info and about this dangerous combo, including a youth-produced documentary, released as the latest video podcast. more
Cover Story: Caffeine and Alcohol Don't Mix, VC Reporter, 12/10/09 -- Straight Up talks to the Reporter as part of this article. more
Want to know more about Reality Parties for Parents?
Many adults feel drinking is a rite of passage and think teen drinking and parties are the same as when they were young. Straight Up youth want parents to face the current realities and learn why and how we need adults to help change these dangerous social norms in Ventura County. more
