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- EIN 34-1584277
- (614) 540-9985
- 6171 Huntley Road Ste G Columbus OH 43229 USA
- preventionactionalliance.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention
Mission: Our mission is to lead healthy communities in the prevention of substance misuse and promotion of mental health wellness.
Target demographics: lead healthy communities in the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of mental health wellness.
Geographic areas served: Ohio
Programs: the Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network (OYLPN)which trains youth leaders in prevention and adult allies in how to support youth leaders. The OYLPN organizes an annual We Are The Majority Rally to bring youth from across the state together and celebrate that the majority of youth don't use substances. We organize the Ohio College Initiative providing colleges and universities around Ohio with training and resources to support healthy campuses. We coordinate Ohio's State Prevention Coalition Association which supports coalitions through training, capacity building and other resources. We organize the G.A.P. Network (from Grieving to Advocacy for Prevention ) which supports grieving families in advocating for policies to prevent substance misuse and promote mental health wellness. We design and support public health campaigns which share strong prevention messages. We train parents, teachers, prevention professionals and coalition members in evidence-based prevention programs. We equip caregivers with up-to-date resources to support the youth in their life maintaining a healthy lifestyle.