The Partnership provides:

• prevention programming for youth and families
• raises the awareness of prevention efforts
• supports community planning activities and projects
• serves as a forum for community input, networking and resource sharing
• administers local and statewide programs.

Those who benefit from the Partnership are community agencies and organizations, government and private business, schools, families, and the community at large.

Prevention activities work to educate and support individuals and communities to prevent the use and misuse of drugs and the development of substance use disorders. Substance use and mental disorders can make daily activities difficult and impair a person’s ability to work, interact with family, and fulfill other major life functions. Mental and substance use disorders are among the top conditions that cause disability in the United States. Preventing mental and/or substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders and related problems is critical to behavioral and physical health.  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/prevention.