Winona County ASAP

Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention

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History, Mission, & Vision

History

The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) began in 2012 when a group of interested community members convened to discuss and develop a way for the community to address youth substance use. These handful of individuals sought out how to be strategic and engaging by learning from other resources and coalitions in the region. They initiated dialogues with other local stakeholders and received favorable responses. In 2014, the group received a mini-grant through the state of Minnesota to host a student-led documentary and presentation on youth substance use, entitled “State of Using”. With growing interest, we explored opportunities for expansion of efforts. In 2015, ASAP was awarded a 5-year federal grant and received another one in 2020.

Awards:
2014 – MN Dept. of Health “State of Using” (Mini-grant)
2015 – Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program (Federal grant)
2020 – Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program (Federal grant)

Mission

We work together to create a culture free from the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs for our youth through community-wide collaboration.

Vision

  • To be a community free from the negative consequences of alcohol and substance abuse.
  • To provide awareness and education for substance abuse prevention to the greater community.
  • To support and encourage youth toward healthy life goals, unhindered by the misuse and effects of alcohol and other drugs.
What is a substance use prevention coalition?
Credit: RethinktheDrinks.com

Local Partners:

Cotter High School
Family & Children’s Center
Goodview Police Department
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Leighton Broadcasting
Lewiston-Altura High School
Live Well Winona
MN Teen & Adult Challenge
Pleasant Valley Church
Riverway Learning Community
St. Mary’s University
Treatment Court of Winona County
Winona ACE’s Initiative
Winona Ambulance
Winona County Attorney’s Office
Winona County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
Winona County Primary Prevention Project: Stop Sexual & Domestic Violence
Winona County Sheriff’s Office
Winona County Toward Zero Deaths
Winona Daily News
Winona Fire Department
Winona Health
Winona Middle School
Winona Partners for Prevention
Winona Police Department
Winona Post
Winona Rotary Club
Winona Senior High School
Winona State University

About ASAP

Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is a coalition of community members devoted to cultivating a drug-free culture for children and teens in the Winona area.

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The ASAP coalition meets monthly to create strategies for addressing the drug and alcohol issues in the Winona area. These meetings are open to the public, and we invite your input and ideas!
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Our partner:

CADCA

Funded by:

Drug Free Communities

Community Partners:

Advocacy Center of WinonaWinona County AttorneyDFCFamily & Children's CenterGoodview Police DepartmentHiawatha Valley Mental Health CenterLive Well WinonaTreatment Court of Winona CountyWinona Area Public SchoolsWinona Area Chamber of CommerceWinona County SheriffWinona HealthWinona Police DepartmertWinona YMCA

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