Making a Difference Every Day for the Youth in Our Community

Providing Awareness, Prevention, Intervention, and Education
in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse.

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Our

MISSION

LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero is dedicated to supporting and serving the needs of our youth by building a healthy, safe, and addiction free community through awareness, prevention, intervention, and education.

%

Of 11th grade respondents in SLO County used vape products in the last 30 days

Deaths in SLO County during 2021 involving synthetic opioids (largely illicitly made fentanyl)

%

Of 11th grade California Healthy Kids Survey respondents in SLO County reported being very drunk or very high in their lifetime (7+ times)

Data provided by SLO Health Counts

About

LIGHTHOUSE

Our programs provide education, mentoring, counseling, healthy activities, scholarships, and opportunities for our youth.

AWARENESS

We will educate the members of the community, young and old, that substance abuse is a problem for the individual addict, their family and friends, and the entire community.

PREVENTION

We are dedicated to assisting with providing and supporting activities within the schools and community that help prevent substance abuse among our young people.

INTERVENTION

We will help provide our Atascadero Unified School District students that are in recovery with an environment that will support their sobriety. We will sponsor their involvement in healthy activities, mentor them, and provide training and scholarships after their high school graduation.

EDUCATION

LIGHTHOUSE provides extensive community education regarding drug and substance abuse. A collection of on-line reading material is available.

EVENTS

Golf Tournament

Save the Date - Saturday, October 11, 2025
Chalk Mountain Golf Course
Voted Best Charity Event in The 2021 Best Of North SLO County

Reality Tour

The Reality Tour® program brings Atascadero Unified School District parents, students, educators, local law enforcement and community volunteers to the table. Together, we create a powerful experience that can influence the conversations and choices of our teens for years to come. Reality Tour allows youth and families the opportunity to address peer pressure, substance abuse & mental health concerns unique to our community.

February 24th at 6:00pm

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LIGHTHOUSE 5K Fun Run

Save the date!
Sunday, June 1, 2025,
Ancient Peaks Barn (formerly Oyster Ridge Barn)

All Comers Track Meet

All Comers - Join us July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30!
The event is an opportunity for individuals and teams from our community to come together and participate in track and field events, fellowship together, and enjoy the summer weather of the Central Coast.

LIGHTHOUSE

Coffee Company

The LIGHTHOUSE Coffee Company began in 2012. This program was developed to provide hands-on leadership and job training opportunities for the students at Del Rio Continuation High School (now Paloma Creek High School). This business is operated in partnership with Joebella Coffee Roasters, a local coffee company in our community. This business has been growing, providing increased opportunities for our youth each year. Look for the LIGHTHOUSE Coffee concession trailer at local events such as the Tamale Festival, Winter Wonderland, and the LIGHTHOUSE Wayne Cooper Benefit Golf Tournament.

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PO Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423

Call Us: (805) 703-1344

LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero and the youth it supports appreciates your consideration in making a donation.
LIGHTHOUSE is a program of the Atascadero Greyhound Foundation 501(c)3 – Tax I.D. #77-0390865