Lakeland, FL - InnerAct Alliance is proud to be named a recipient of the 2010 Community Champion Award from the Florida Department of Children and Families for effectively using evidence-based practices to prevent Substance Abuse in the 10th Circuit of Florida.
InnerAct Alliance has been recognized for providing evidence-based prevention education to 4th-9th grade students in Hardee, Highlands and Polk County schools through programs including Project: ALERT, Too Good for Drugs, and Keep A Clear Mind. These best practice educational programs have been proven to positively influence students' attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The Too Good for Drugs program also offers the added value of Too Good for Violence lessons built into the curriculum to address elevated school-based bullying incidents as a contributing factor for substance abuse.
InnerAct Alliance, formerly the Drug Prevention Resource Center, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2010. The agency's mission is to reduce the abuse and underage use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs through: Community Awareness and Involvement; Prevention Education; Economic Support and Leadership Development.
Our efforts to serve the community include providing science-based education programs to nearly 15,000 students in 69 schools, as well as outreach to over 100,000 citizens via informative presentations, drug-free puppet shows, and family-oriented awareness events including the Annual October Red Ribbon Campaign and motivational rallies for fifth grade students countywide.
For additional information on InnerAct Alliance's prevention programs and services in the community, please contact Angie Ellison, Executive Director, at (863) 802-0777.
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