Youth Prevention of Alcohol, Cannabis, Prescription Drugs and Tobacco Use
SUSTAINABLE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN RUTLAND COUNTY VERMONT
We’re a community network that addresses the risks of alcohol and other drug misuse and promotes healthy lifestyles.
How we’re making a difference:
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Provide community education, parenting programs, and youth leadership opportunities.
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Partner with retailers to prevent underage drinking and smoking.
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Promote safe ways to get rid of unused prescription drugs, increase drop-off locations and help people find the closest location.
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Support community forums that bring people together to talk about the challenges of substance misuse and how to create healthy communities.
Partners for Prevention and this website have been made possible through funding by the Regional Prevention Partnerships of Rutland.
“Treatment without prevention is simply unsustainable.”
Bill Gates
EDUCATION
Training our teachers
and communities
With our organization’s mission
always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with the changing culture around drug use. Education is something that we take very seriously, and our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
Networking and Sharing Resources
Partners for Prevention is dedicated to community networking through cooperation and community empowerment. We believe we can facilitate progress in this area and are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
SOCIAL NORMS
Sharing the
REAL Numbers
Our goal is to promote the positive aspects of our community. Most teens are making healthy choices and can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.