RSAPP's Vision
Engaged, thriving youth invested in strong communities throughout our region
Students Taking action against Underage Drinking (STUD) getting things done at Dove Creek’s Relay Under the Stars
Mission
The mission of RSAPP (Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Partners) is to bring together, in a collaborative effort, community coalitions and community organizations in Southwest Colorado to facilitate regional substance abuse prevention through the Strategic Prevention Framework, including: needs assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Cortez's SCC Community Crew members draw their Life Maps
Goal
RSAPP has the long-term goal of decreasing youth substance abuse in Southwest Colorado
- RSAPP's regional network of community programs work towards this goal by reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors for our region's youth
- RSAPP promotes regional collaboration while supporting programs and solutions that are customized for each of the communities it serves
What We Do
RSAPP works towards its vision and goal by:
- Hiring, training and supporting AmeriCorps members who serve as Community Prevention Organizers throughout the region
- Providing tools, training, resources and support to encourage regional sharing and collaboration around substance abuse prevention
- Increasing capacity and sustainability of community organizations that work towards substance abuse prevention
- Working with community partners to implement regional projects, such as the Teen Maze health fair and Prevention Education for Conservation Corps crews
Montezuma County’s Youth Leadership Council investigates the crimes of “Big Tobacco”