My Nonprofit Reviews

I am the local public health director for Chesterfield County where SAFE resides. I came to Central Virginia in 2010 and not much after I began my work with the health department did I hear and learn about the wonderful work this organization has done over the last several years tackling alcohol abuse, drug abuse and inhalant abuse. I joined one SAFE's community task forces in the spring of 2011 aimed at addressing the growing problem of prescription drug abuse. It was through this effort that I came to know the very few but strong, dedicated and visionary members of this organization that have successfully brought public and private partners, government employees and private citizens, healthcare providers, counselors, and host of other professionals to tackle the rapidly expanding "epidemic" of prescription drug abuse. Through three summits, a continuing education summit for healthcare providers, expanding number of prescription take-backs in the community, SAFE and their partners in just one year have already demonstrated marked success in bringing awareness and education about the dangers of prescription drug abuse to this community. SAFE is truly an impressive organization. With a recipe for success based on the development and use of logic models, community partnerships, and the ability to inspire not just their partners but all community members to take action against substance abuse, this small non-profit has had a huge impact in this community.

More Feedback