Our Programs

Youth & School-Based

We work with children directly through school and other youth groups, primarily focusing on prevention through positive character building.

Parents & Families

We know that individual issues always affect more than just the individual, so we offer programs for families to find out how they can help.

Adults & Communities

We all need support from a community who cares, so we offer adult and community-based programs for those who are looking for a helping hand.

Annual number served – 10,000 individuals
Community Outreach— 239,500 individuals

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Focused on Growth

Alcohol and drug dependency are not a choice – they are real medical conditions. However, this means that these dependencies can be treated and even prevented with the right interventions. We work with individuals experiencing substance dependency, and their families, to help them find their way to recovery.

For the People

Substance dependency is a public health crisis, and we believe it is our responsibility to provide prevention, treatment and recovery as a public response to all those who need it.

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Our Mission

At The Prevention Council of Erie County, we are dedicated to promoting healthy behaviors through substance abuse prevention and intervention.

Trinity Washington, 14, is the winner of a recent billboard design contest to illustrate the dangers of vaping.

“I’m very proud of myself,” said Washington. “[It’s] a girl; smoke is overtaking her body and that’s what I drew.”

Part of Washington’s winnings include a mini mock-up of her drawing to be featured on billboards and the back of buses in Erie County. Though the message itself is far-reaching.

“I think it just takes that one message to convince a person to not put these chemicals into their body because it’s very normalized in our generation,” said Washington.

Leaders with the Prevention Council of Erie County also honored other students for their anti-vape entries, messages encouraging peers to make smart decisions that’ll impact them long-term.

“Helping to educate and promote healthy messaging in regards to not vaping both marijuana and tobacco products,” said Robin Mann, executive director, The Prevention Council of Erie Council.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Families are Saying

“Love it! Wish it were more often.”
The Prevention Council of Erie County
2020-10-20T09:17:53-04:00
“Love it! Wish it were more often.”
“I really enjoyed this program. Never knew this program was here.”
The Prevention Council of Erie County
2020-10-20T09:29:30-04:00
“I really enjoyed this program. Never knew this program was here.”
“Very impressed in what the students wants to learn and participate in activities.”
The Prevention Council of Erie County
2020-10-23T16:06:00-04:00
“Very impressed in what the students wants to learn and participate in activities.”
“Loved the content! I think the topics are very useful to kids at this age group!”
The Prevention Council of Erie County
2020-10-23T16:07:08-04:00
“Loved the content! I think the topics are very useful to kids at this age group!”
“My students loved being able to read a story, share their thoughts and draw thoughts. They had to problem solve and reflect about their personal choices-which they do not always get to do!”
The Prevention Council of Erie County
2020-10-23T16:07:41-04:00
“My students loved being able to read a story, share their thoughts and draw thoughts. They had to problem solve and reflect about their personal choices-which they do not always get to do!”
“This was the first time I was exposed to the program. I think it is very beneficial to students and their homes to have these skills reinforced by someone else than just by the classroom teachers!”
The Prevention Council of Erie County
2020-10-23T16:08:39-04:00
“This was the first time I was exposed to the program. I think it is very beneficial to students and their homes to have these skills reinforced by someone else than just by the classroom teachers!”
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The Prevention Council of Erie County