Who are Partners For Prevention::We
are a coalition or partnership of ordinary people doing extraordinary
things. We are directors of county and private agencies, county and
private service provider employees, prevention specialists, mental
health professionals, police officers, probation officers, ministers,
teachers, nurses, youth leaders, community volunteers, teens, parents,
grandparents, and family members. The partnership was developed from
the Communities That Care model. All activities of this partnership are
sponsored by the Wyoming County Mental Health Department. Activities
are funded by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse Services, the federal Drug Free Communities Grant, and Wyoming
County.
MISSION STATEMENT::The most precious resource Wyoming County has to offer is our children.
To maintain and promote healthy and safe communities in which they can
grow and prosper are the responsibilities of all adults in all areas of
our children’s lives. This goal will be achieved through the commitment
of dedicated people working together to reduce alcohol and substance
abuse among our youth.
OUR PURPOSE::To
encourage partnerships between groups in our Wyoming County communities
such as youth clubs, school groups, recreational programs,
youth-serving agencies, and faith-based organizations, parents,
students and other concerned adults. Through these partnerships, we
provide prevention strategies that target underage drinking, driving
while impaired, cigarette smoking, and marijuana use. We bring
scientifically-proven prevention programs delivered by professional
prevention specialists to schools and communities, coordinate media
campaigns to enhance public awareness, and promote local and national
initiatives that impact and prevent substance abuse by addressing risk
and protective factors associated with teen pregnancy, delinquency,
school drop-out, and violence.
ACTIONS::Learn about Risk Factors for Substance Abuse, and What is Being DoneView when the next Partners for Prevention meeting will be held.Contact Partners for Prevention 