About Us

Prevention 5 Member Mission Collage

The Prevention 5 Coalition is working to establish an environment that shifts away from community tolerance of underage substance use and adult substance misuse. A prevention system consists of the prevention agency, public health, law enforcement, school districts, behavioral health, treatment, faith organizations, juvenile court services and social services agencies all working together. They provide families and individuals the resources and education they need in order to start making lifestyle changes involving the tolerance of and the use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs.

Consequences of underage substance use and adult substance abuse may consist of law violations, risk of dependency, decline in academic and sport performance and decline in family dynamics. By bringing the knowledge, experiences and expertise of Prevention 5 members and other prevention system partners, we can begin to create positive change. By assessing the needs in the county, building capacity and resources, creating a plan to make changes, implementing the necessary strategies and evaluating how prevention efforts are working, the desired outcomes can be reached.

MISSION

“Prevention 5 is a group of highly engaged citizens who strive to raise awareness on substance misuse, teen pregnancy, mental health, and overall wellness of the community.”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Provided education and training to parents, youth, and retailers
Developed newspaper and social media campaigns
Presented to the public and local government
Participated in community events

GOALS

Educate the community on the risks of using illegal & legal substances, problem gambling, and the link to mental health.
Promote evidence-based practices that reduce teen pregnancy.
Promote and encourage healthy choices among community members.
Encourage community members to identify risky behaviors and increase comfortability in referring individuals to available resources.
Promote and connect the community with local, state, and national resources.

MEMBERSHIP

The members of the Prevention 5 Coalition come from a variety of backgrounds and interests and include 12 sectors:

Youth
Parents
Businesses
Media
Schools and Universities
Youth-serving organizations
Law enforcement
Faith-based community
Civic and volunteer Groups
Healthcare professionals
State, local, or tribal government
Substance abuse prevention and treatment organizations

If you are interested in becoming a member, come to the next meeting or contact us for more information.

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