Welcome to the Oklahoma Prevention Policy Alliance!
Our mission is to promote policies and environmental change that
facilitates substance misuse prevention and positive public health among
Oklahomans. Our Vision is a well-informed, healthy Oklahoma.
We aim to accomplish our mission and vision through information dissemination,
education, and advocacy efforts conducted by community coalitions and partner agencies.
Policy Priorities
When it comes to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug misuse and abuse, OPPA is one of many great organizations working to positively shape the future of Oklahoma's public health landscape regarding these issues. To get started, choose an icon below!
Want to know what bills our committees are keeping tabs on? Click here for our OPPA Bill Tracker.
Breaking News!
Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment (OPNA) Becomes Law!
The OPNA is biennial school-based survey offered to 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th graders and is used to check the pulse of substance abuse, mental and behavioral health of Oklahoma youth. Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, is the author of House Bill 1103, which shall require OPNA participation, beginning with school year 2022-23. State wide OPNA administration will ensure that schools received reliable data on school climate, risks and protective factors experienced by students and provide the information districts need to apply for grant funding. This new policy change will ensure prevention program planning efforts continue to make positive impacts on Oklahoma's future leaders.
Learn more about OPNA today!
OPPA is a 501© 3. OPPA is funded exclusively by membership fees and holds a strict no-acceptance policy for funds originating from the ATOD industry.
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