Please Support Prevention Education During the Season of Giving

 

Addiction does not discriminate! Addiction and substance abuse are widespread issues in our society that affect families and communities and impact lives often in dramatic ways. It crosses every socio-economic and cultural line, no matter who you are or where you come from. The sad reality is that everyone knows someone who has been affected by the epidemic of substance use. 

Addiction & substance abuse are preventable and treatable! Prevention education is a cost-effective method for lowering rates of underage drinking and substance use by adolescents. Advocating for increased primary prevention efforts not only saves money, but it can also spare teens and families from the devastating emotional toll that comes from addiction. It is not a “one-and-done” strategy – building positive norms around healthy choices and mitigating negative norms requires consistent practice and reinforcement.

This is where InnerAct Alliance (IAA) comes in! Since 1985, our nonprofit substance abuse prevention agency has been committed to leading local efforts to reduce the abuse and underage use of harmful substances along with involvement in other risky behaviors through Community Awareness and Involvement; Prevention Education; Economic Support; and Leadership Development. Our IAA board of directors and staff are dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Invest in Our Community! Each year, IAA helps to educate thousands of students on the dangers of drugs and empowers adults to live a quality life by investing in their families and community. Programs are based on prevention models proven to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors for youth in grades K-12. 

Services offered in the Hardee, Highlands and Polk county areas include science-based education classes, teen-driven social norms marketing, and awareness events that touch the lives of youth, parents, families, businesses, community groups, and others in need with an important substance abuse prevention message. IAA also serves as the fiscal agent for StandUP Polk (adult-based) and UthMpact (youth-based) Coalitions for a Drug-Free Polk.

As a nonprofit, we are proud to accomplish much while stretching every dollar received! We rely on local support since prevention program funding continues to decrease each year. During this season of giving, donations of any amount are welcome to help us work together towards a happier, healthier future for us all - thank you for being a vital part of our mission!

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