clear choices youth club
“Collaborating With Schools to Support Youth Success”
The Clear Choices Youth Club is a prevention and empowerment program designed to support youth who may be impacted by substance use within their family, peer groups, or community. Through interactive lessons, role-play activities, and guided group discussions, students learn how to recognize peer pressure, respond confidently in real-life situations, and understand the consequences of risky behaviors.
The Clear Choices Youth Program is offered at no cost to the school. This is a Medicaid-qualified program, and participation requires that all enrolled students have active Medicaid coverage and a signed parent or guardian consent form. Clear Choices is a year-round program, providing consistent support not only during the academic school year but also throughout the summer months when school is not in session. This ensures continuity of care, ongoing skill development, and sustained prevention support for participating students.
Meet Our Team
Who is Taryn Marie
Who is Dr. Shawn Garlington
Who is Taryn Marie
Licensed Counselor & Behavioral Health Specialist
Taryn is passionate about helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Based in Columbus, Ohio, she brings over 10 years of experience in outpatient and residential treatment, as well as providing school-based support for youth.
Who is Eddris
Who is Dr. Shawn Garlington
Who is Taryn Marie
Student Advocate and Youth Mentor
Eddris is a student advocate currently enrolled at University of Cincinnati. Eddris is dedicated to empowering students by commuting from Columbus to Cincinnati to assist with the Clear Choices Youth Club. He offers valuable resources and mentorship focused on helping students stay motivated and resilient
Student Advocate and Youth Mentor
Eddris is a student advocate currently enrolled at University of Cincinnati. Eddris is dedicated to empowering students by commuting from Columbus to Cincinnati to assist with the Clear Choices Youth Club. He offers valuable resources and mentorship focused on helping students stay motivated and resilient in challenging situations.
Having experienced and overcame profound personal loss — Eddris has developed a deep understanding of adversity. These experiences have fueled his passion to guide others in overcoming their own challenges and finding their purpose.
Who is Dr. Shawn Garlington
Who is Dr. Shawn Garlington
Who is Dr. Shawn Garlington
Dr. Shawn Garlington, DNP PMHNP FNP-BC
Driven by a deep belief that no one should face life’s challenges alone, Dr. Garlington is committed to ensuring her patients receive the best care and achieve their highest level of wellness.
With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, she earned her PMHNP degree from the University of Ci
Dr. Shawn Garlington, DNP PMHNP FNP-BC
Driven by a deep belief that no one should face life’s challenges alone, Dr. Garlington is committed to ensuring her patients receive the best care and achieve their highest level of wellness.
With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, she earned her PMHNP degree from the University of Cincinnati and her Doctorate of Nursing in Family Medicine from South University.