Prevention Services
Integrea offers community-based programs centered on substance use prevention in Chambers, Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa County.
These programs aim to change community norms related to adolescent substance use and provide community-based education on dangers and risks associated with drug use.
Prevention services houses community coalitions, youth advisory groups, school-based education, and outreach programs.
Substance Abuse Prevention Services
Youth Advisory Boards
Youth Advisory Boards are composed of 8th-12th grade students. These youth-led groups meet monthly and educate local youth on substance abuse topics to create positive and healthy environments in their communities while growing their public speaking, community engagement, and advocacy skills.
Available Youth Advisory Board Locations: Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa Counties.
CARES Coalitions
CARES stands for Coalitions Advocating for Responsible Environments and is made up of individuals from various agencies and community organizations. Members of the coalition represent diverse cultures and are familiar with the community and have a common interest in the safety and overall well-being of the youth and community members in their area.
Our Mission
To engage parents, youth, and community members in reducing substance misuse and addiction in our community through evidence-based practices.
CARES seeks the involvement of a variety of community sectors:
- Schools
- Civic/Volunteer
- Local government
- Higher Education
- Parents
- Local businesses
- Community Members
- Youth organizations
- Media outlets
- Substance Use Treatment
- Health care
- Religious organizations
- Law Enforcement
CARES works to:
- Coordinate community efforts to reduce substance misuse and addiction
- Implement environmental prevention strategies through media and social media campaigns
- Provide Responsible Vendor Training to local alcohol vendors
- Create Youth Advisory Boards that addresses the interests and needs of youth in the community
How You Can Help:
- Join us for our monthly coalition meetings
- Attend events and programs
- Help us get the word out
- Share your substance misuse prevention concerns and ideas with us
Available CARES Coalitions:
- Lee County CARES
- Russell County CARES
- Tallapoosa County CARES
If you are interested in learning more or joining a Youth Advisory Board or a CARES Coalition, please contact Prevention Services at 334-742-2112 or prevention@integrea.org.