The Friday Night Live (FNL) program is designed to build leadership skills, provide opportunities for community engagement, and prevent alcohol and drug use among teenagers. School chapters are the core of FNL. Chapter activities are designed to encourage positive peer influence and provide opportunities for youth to build skills, advocate for issues that matter to them, and connect with peers and adults. Staff members from the Prevention & Early Intervention Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) provide support for FNL chapters, community service opportunities, student and advisor trainings, and support, and countywide and regional special events. 

Friday Night Live Mentoring (FNLM) provides young people with meaningful, supportive relationships that strengthen their resilience and empower them to navigate life’s challenges. FNLM pairs high school mentors with middle school protégés in a year-long, peer-to-peer partnership designed to cultivate leadership, personal growth, and mutual engagement. 

Participants

Participants include Sacramento County middle school and high school students—and their advisors—from participating Sacramento County school districts.

Publications and Materials​​

The Latest Word

This monthly newsletter for FNL members and advisors offers information about countywide FNL events and campus activities. Regular features include recognition awards and creative ideas for chapter activities. This publication may be requested by phone.

FNL Summer Events

Published annually, this packet is a resource that provides young people and their families in Sacramento County an extensive list of activities for June through Labor Day. Community events are listed with location, date, time, admission cost, and a short description of the event. Also included are pool schedules, charity run/walks, summer concert information, and community resources such as job websites and crisis hotlines.

Partners

The Sacramento County Alcohol and Drug Services Department of Behavioral Health Services provides the primary source of funding for this program. Partners include the California FNL Partnership; district/school personnel; chapter advisors; county government; law enforcement agencies; community-based organizations; businesses; parents, students, and volunteers.