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We are empowering a community of healthy, substance-free youth in Gordon County.

OUR MISSION

To create a healthy environment for youth by enhancing protective factors and reduce youth substance use and other harmful behavior

OUR VISION

A community where youth are empowered in a safe, healthy and
drug-free environment.

WHO WE ARE

The Gordon Prevention Initiative is a Drug-Free Community grantee, using federally awarded funds to support a data-driven approach to substance use prevention. Our upstream prevention model is tailored to the specific needs of Gordon County.

We never compete with other organizations but effectively partner with and strengthen existing efforts with new research and prevention leadership.

Our Process to Serve Gordon County

OUR GOAL

Prevent Targeted Substances from Gordon County Youth

✓ Increase Community Collaboration

✓ Reduce Youth Substance Use

✓ Enhance Hope, Health, and Strength

OUR FRAMEWORK

Supporting our partners in frontline prevention and support work.

Gordon County Partners bring many hands and ideas to this important work.

Strategic Prevention Framework provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as a comprehensive guide to plan, implement, and evaluate prevention practices and programs.

Local people.

Local events.

Local solutions.

Local thriving.

Through effective collaboration, we can help prevent substance use in youth.

Stronger partnerships between schools, families, and community organizations.

Long-term improvement in our community’s health and well-being.

Enhanced support systems for youth.

Ready to join the work and watch young people thrive?

1. Join our coalition and be part of the solution for youth substance use.

2. Share your stories of impact. Your story makes our prevention efforts stronger!

3. Volunteer for community events that spread prevention efforts and education.