Our goal is to prevent and reduce youth underage drinking, marijuana use and prescription drug misuse. We empower community adults and youth to be leaders and implement proven prevention strategies to support healthy lifestyles free of the problems associated with alcohol and drug use.
Our current work includes:
- Supporting and promoting enforcement of underage drinking and laws;
- Educating local businesses on best practices related to alcohol and cannabis/marijuana sales and promotion;
- Providing substance use prevention resources and training for teachers, healthcare providers and other caregivers;
- Promoting and supporting youth engagement, empowerment and mattering; and,
- Facilitating parent discussions and networking through our Parent Check in Series with professional counselors.
Prevention works!
This chart shows the progress we have made in our communities (Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, Lebanon, North Berwick, Ogunquit, South Berwick, Wells, and York) since 2009 with past 30 day high school youth drug use.
For more information, Sally Manninen at 351-2655 or smanninen@yorkhospital.com