MCPA is dedicated to engaging the community to create and foster conditions that prevent/reduce substance misuse by all County residents
Through collaboration and awareness , we seek to effectively communicate that substance use, no matter what form it takes, is dangerous and can have severe short and long term consequences to youth and young adults.
In this section you will find all that you need to know about our alliance including our mission, vision and collaborative community work. If you want to learn more about Montgomery County Prevention Alliance, just follow the links for more information. Once you take the time to find out what we’re all about, we are confident you will want to be engaged with our organization.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is simple: To build an alliance that engages the community to create conditions toward the prevention and reduction of substance abuse by youth. MCPA will bring together many voices to help us ALL make smarter choices so our youth can build healthy, safe and successful lives free of substance abuse:
Parents, youth and families
Nonprofits, public agencies and schools
Law enforcement
Direct service providers
Policy makers
In alignment with the Substance Abuse Prevention Framework for Montgomery County, our goals are to: Change the social environment by promoting community norms to decrease the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Build the capacity of substance abuse prevention programs and services. Reduce risk factors and increase protective factors among county youth and families by providing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use prevention, education, outreach programs and services.
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The alliance is funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, and convened through the leadership and support of the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families.
Our Partners:
Funding provided by the Montgomery County Collaboration Council and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Contact Us
Montgomery County Collaboration Council 1803 Research Blvd., Suite 208, Rockville, Maryland, 20850