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You don’t have to wait until there is a serious problem to ask for help. CYS offers several options depending on your concerns, including drug testing, JADE, therapy, and continued support.

If you’re unsure which option is appropriate, contact us and we can help you determine a good place to start.

JADE stands for Juvenile Alcohol & Drug Education. It is an early-intervention program for teens and their parents or guardians that provides education about alcohol and other drugs, decision-making, risk factors, and the impact substance use can have on teens and families.

No. In fact, many teens who participate in JADE are in the early stages of experimentation with alcohol, marijuana, vaping, or other substances. They may have made a poor choice, been caught at school, or simply need additional education and support.

That’s exactly why early intervention matters. JADE is designed to reach teens before experimentation has the opportunity to become a more serious pattern of use. The program provides a supportive, educational environment where teens can learn, reflect on their choices, and develop the skills to make healthier decisions moving forward.

Alternative to Suspension (ATS) is a three-day educational and early-intervention program for students who have been referred by their school or school district following a substance-related incident, such as vaping, alcohol, marijuana, or other drug use.

Rather than simply serving a traditional suspension, students participate in a structured program focused on education, reflection, decision-making, accountability, and reducing the risk of future substance use.

ATS classes are held during the school day and are available by school or district referral only. Once your student has been referred, a parent or guardian should call CYS to enroll. Our team will complete the enrollment and provide you with the class dates, location, and everything you need to know before attending.

If your student has not been referred by their school or district, they cannot enroll directly in ATS.

Yes. Parents and guardians can contact CYS directly for drug testing. You do not need a referral from a school, court, law enforcement agency, or other organization.

CYS provides drug testing services for families as well as testing associated with referrals and CYS programs. We also offer at-home testing options for families who prefer to test privately at home.

Visit our Drug Testing page for current testing options and additional information.

Detection times vary considerably depending on the substance, frequency and amount of use, type of test, metabolism, hydration, and other individual factors.

Our Drug Testing page provides general information about commonly detected substances, but detection windows should be considered estimates rather than guarantees.

A positive test can be an opportunity to determine what additional support may be helpful. Depending on the circumstances, families may consider education through JADE, continued testing, therapy, or other support.

Our team can help you understand the CYS options available to your family.

Support doesn’t have to end when a program does. In the C.L.E.A.R. provides opportunities for continued connection, education, activities, and support after completing CYS services. It is also available to others in the community who may benefit from ongoing support.

CYS provides early intervention, education, therapy, drug testing, and support, but we are not a detoxification or residential treatment facility. If someone needs a higher level of substance use treatment, our team can help identify appropriate resources.

JADE classes are currently offered at locations in Orange County, including Capistrano Unified School District in San Juan Capistrano and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Regional Training Academy on Katella Avenue.

Your specific class location will be included in the confirmation information you receive after enrollment. Please check your confirmation carefully before attending, as locations may vary.

ATS Classes are hosted at the school district preferred sites and vary annually.

JADE classes are held after typical school and work hours to make it easier for teens and their parents or guardians to attend together.

Class dates and times vary based on enrollment and program scheduling. Because schedules may change, we do not publish specific JADE dates and times on our website.

Once you are enrolled, you will receive confirmation with your scheduled dates, times, location, and other important information.

Looking for Alternative to Suspension (ATS)? ATS classes are different from JADE and are held during the school day.

No. Advance enrollment is required for all JADE and ATS classes. Because class sizes are limited and locations and schedules may vary, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

If you are interested in JADE or an ATS class, please contact us or enroll through our website before attending.

We understand that plans sometimes change. If you need to reschedule, please contact CYS as soon as possible.

When we receive enough advance notice, we are generally able to move your enrollment to another available class without a problem. Last-minute cancellations or rescheduling may be subject to a $50 rescheduling fee because a space was reserved for your teen that may not be possible to fill on short notice.

After enrollment, you will receive confirmation information with your scheduled dates, times, location, and instructions for attending. Please refer to your confirmation carefully, as JADE locations and schedules can vary.

If you cannot locate your confirmation, are having trouble finding the class, or need assistance when you arrive, call the CYS main phone line at (949) 303-9016. We have access to the main phone during JADE class hours, including after regular office hours, so someone can assist you.

Please do not attend a different location or class without contacting us first, as advance enrollment is required and we cannot accommodate walk-ins.