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.
Asking For A Friend: #NoPressure PSA
The Prevention Council of Erie County recently wrapped up our first-ever “Asking for a Friend” program, a five-week initiative designed to uplift and empower teens aged 14-16 in Erie County. This groundbreaking program focused on personal growth, mental health, and preventing substance use through fun and engaging weekly activities. The program’s core mission was to inspire and educate the young leaders of tomorrow.
A highlight of the program was the creation of a social media PSA by the participants. With guidance from PCEC staff and Omeri Monroe, founder of TuneWorks Media LLC, the teens explored the dangers of peer pressure and substance misuse, crafting a powerful message for their peers: “Falling into peer pressure is falling into trouble.”
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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