SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment, Inc.)

Rating: 4.95 stars 43 43 reviews

Nonprofit Issues (NTEE):

Education, Substance Abuse Prevention

Address:

P.O. Box 35413 North Chesterfield, VA 23235 VA 23235 USA

Mission:

SAFE engages our community in working together to prevent substance abuse.

Results:

Some of SAFE's successes include a decrease in inhalant abuse among eighth-graders by 63% since 2005, from twice the national average to well below it. SAFE has partnered with air conditioning companies, who have installed over 2,500 free locking caps on A/C units to prevent huffing of refrigerant. SAFE's compliance checks initiative has led to a 75% reduction in alcohol sales to minors.

Target demographics:

prevent substance abuse

Geographic areas served:

the community of Chesterfield County

Programs:

inhalant abuse prevention, marijuana use prevention, underage drinking prevention, alcohol-related crashes prevention,smoking prevention, and prescription drug abuse prevention.