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Through community collaborative efforts, we support, guide, and advocate change that reduces youth and community substance use and it’s associated negative consequences.

      About us

MISSION: Through community efforts, we support, guide, and advocate change that reduces youth and community substance use and its associated negative consequences.

VISION: We envision a healthy, vibrant community that is free from substance abuse.

VALUES: Health, Empowerment, Collective Responsibility

Strategies & Support

Our work is rooted in the belief that a strong community starts with individuals and families who feel supported and connected. 

Explore resources and programs designed to meet the needs of parents, youth, neighbors and seniors – all working together for a healthier future.

Supporting Families, Building Strong Foudnations: Families thrive when paretns feel equipped and supported. Find practical tools and insights to help navigate parenting challenges and strengthen healthy, meaningful relationships.

PARENTS

Supporting Families, Building Strong Foudnations: Families thrive when paretns feel equipped and supported. Find practical tools and insights to help navigate parenting challenges and strengthen healthy, meaningful relationships.
Working Hand in Hand: Communities grow stronger when we come together. Learn about local programs, events, and strategies that promote connection, safety, and shared success.

COMMUNITY

Working Hand in Hand: Communities grow stronger when we come together. Learn about local programs, events, and strategies that promote connection, safety, and shared success.
Growing Strong, Together: Youth have the power to shape our future. Access opportunities that encourage growth, build resilience, and support positive choices for a brighter tomorrow.

YOUTH

Growing Strong, Together: Youth have the power to shape our future. Access opportunities that encourage growth, build resilience, and support positive choices for a brighter tomorrow.
Staying Connected, Staying Vital: Senior citizens play an essential role in our community's strength. Discover resources and opportunities to stay engaged, informed, and connected wot what matters most.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Staying Connected, Staying Vital: Senior citizens play an essential role in our community’s strength. Discover resources and opportunities to stay engaged, informed, and connected wot what matters most.

     

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Training Opportunities

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The Data

Data has been updated on the 2023 Healthy Youth Survey results.

7 out of 10

Youth never tried drugs

Nearly 7 out of 10 8th graders have never tried drugs or alcohol. More than 8 out of 10 10th graders are choosing to stay substance free.

25% decrease

Substance use

Communities with strong coalitions see up to a 25% decrease in youth substance use within 5 years.(Community-Based, Advocacy-Focused, Data-Driven, Coalition-Building Association (CADCA) cases studies)

9 out of 10

Avoid drugs & alcohol

9 out of 10 individuals who avoid drugs and alcohol before age of 18 never develop a substance use disorder – delaying first use drastically reduces the risk of addiction. (Addiction Policy Forum)

The Data

We acknowledge

Our community is concerned about substance abuse. It is important that community members work together to address the issue of substance abuse. Let’s begin to work on prevention together and give our youth a chance to experience a healthy, vibrant community free from substance abuse.

Prevention is about building strong families, supporting positive choices, and creating a community where everyone can thrive. On this page you'll find the foundational principles of substance use prevention, why it matters, and how small actions can make a big difference. Learn how prevention works andhow you can be a part of it.

Coalition and Prevention Basics

Prevention is about building strong families, supporting positive choices, and creating a community where everyone can thrive. On this page you’ll find the foundational principles of substance use prevention, why it matters, and how small actions can make a big difference. Learn how prevention works andhow you can be a part of it.
Every effort we make together brings us closer to a healthier, safer, and more connected community. This page highlights the progress we have made, the stories that inspire us, and the positive changes happening because of prevention. Explore how our collective actions are making a difference and shaping a brighter future for everyone in our community.

Community Impact

Every effort we make together brings us closer to a healthier, safer, and more connected community. This page highlights the progress we have made, the stories that inspire us, and the positive changes happening because of prevention. Explore how our collective actions are making a difference and shaping a brighter future for everyone in our community.
Change starts with each of us. Whether you have time to volunteer, want to join our coalition, or are looking for other ways to contribute, there is a place for you here. Together, we can support out youth, strengthen families, and build a community where positive choices thrive. Explore how you can get involved and make an impact today.

Getting Involved

Change starts with each of us. Whether you have time to volunteer, want to join our coalition, or are looking for other ways to contribute, there is a place for you here. Together, we can support out youth, strengthen families, and build a community where positive choices thrive. Explore how you can get involved and make an impact today.

Be part of the change in our community

We envision a healthy, vibrant community that is free from substance abuse. Be part of the change in our community, sign up to receive our email newsletter and stay in the loop for events, meetings and events.

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