Minnesota is recognized nationally for its efforts to reduce underage drinking. Come join other advocates as we continue to build our capacity to create change.
Become part of Minnesota's problem gambling response. The Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance is pleased to offer an introduction to gambling treatment for professionals in Mower,
Freeborn, Fillmore and Martin Counties.
Avert is a center for safer schools, a resource strategy for schools to utilize in becoming safer, healthier environments for kids to succeed, through best use of mostly existing and some new resources, and a division of the nonprofit Minnesota Institute of Public Health.
Central CAPT staff work with states and local communities, policymakers and local leaders, agencies and task forcesto put into practice the science-based prevention activities, programs, technologies and services that work.
The Gambling Problems Resource Center promotes the recognition of
problem/compulsive gambling behavior as well as the characteristics of
low-risk gambling. We offer a wide range of training and education
services, including classes and informative program materials on how to
respond to and prevent gambling problems.
MPRC, funded through a grant from the Chemical Health Division of the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, serves as the statewide information clearinghouse and services center supporting the efforts of people who work to prevent the problems caused by tobacco and drug use, underage alcohol use and the misuse of alcohol by adults as well as the related violence stemming from these situations.
Curious about the levels of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use in your county? Interested in the consequences of that use, such as alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities and narcotics arrests? This data are now readily available in one convenient location.
Positive Response is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to proactively address the dangerous culture of drinking and substance abuse that occurs at colleges and universities across the country.
Believe it or not, the teen years are good years. Contrary to the popular image of teens throwing wild parties and doing battle with parents, most parents and teens navigate “teenhood” quite well, with relatively few problems.
The key? The way in which you raise kids can make a difference.
The regional ATOD prevention coordinators assist with community-focused, prevention based initiatives. They build regional relationships, provide training and technical assistance and implement a cohesive statewide prevention effort to build stronger, safer and healthier communities.
