Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: 540- 772-4341
About Us
How to get involved
Our Mission
Fostering the healthy development of Roanoke County's youth.
Who We Are
The Roanoke County Prevention Council is a group of parents, youth, school, business, faith, and other community leaders who formed a partnership in March 2001 to foster the healthy development of Roanoke County's youth.
Staff
Nancy Hans, Council Coordinator nhans@pc4y.org or 772-4341
Tabitha Cain, Community Action Team Facilitator, tcain@pc4y.org
Brooks Michael, Parent Educaton Coordinator bmichael@pc4y.org or 540-314-5030
Cheri Hartman, Project Director, Drug Free Communities Grant Program chartman@fsrv.org or 563-5316 extension 3030
What We Do
Utilizing the Strategic Planning Framework© planning process, the Council provides information on the risks and challenges facing Roanoke County families and brings community members together who have a stake in a healthy futures for our youth.
Our Goals
The Roanoke County Prevention Council seeks to prevent alcohol use, drug use, and other high risk behaviors by:
- Educating the community about the risks facing youth and families
- Strengthening families by providing education and parenting classes of pre-teens to encourage family communication about the risks of drug and alcohol use and to increase family supervision of youth
- Promoting coordination and partnership between community organizations serving youth.
- Strengthening our community by increasing the neighborhood attachment of families an youth who move in and around Roanoke county. Neighborhood connection and networking are major factors in preventing youth high risk behavior.
- Providing more opportunities for positive youth involvement and recognition in our community.
Our Funding
The Roanoke County Prevention Council receives the majority of its funding from the Drug Free Communities Grant [DFCG] administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.