activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 7
- Community-based Substance Abuse Prevention Education Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationDelivers educational experiences at community events and schools, including town-sponsored teen events, the Back to School Bash, and the "Fountain Hills Cares" series, to educate students and parents on the dangers of impaired driving, vaping, stress, prescription drug abuse, and other substance misuse, while promoting prevention strategies and sober choices.
- Falcon PROMise Pledge InitiativeImplements the Falcon PROMise Pledge initiative at Fountain Hills High School, which includes financial support, hosting speakers, creating a permanent pledge sign and wall, and encouraging students to make healthy choices regarding substance use.
- Free Drug Testing Kits for ParentsProvides free and discreet drug testing kits to Fountain Hills parents through various pick-up locations including schools, fire stations, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Education Dept.
- Prescription Drug Take-Back and Disposal Programs Prescription Drug Disposal ProgramsOrganizes and participates in prescription drug take-back events twice a year with local law enforcement and the DEA, and provides a permanent dropbox in the Town Hall lobby for safe disposal of unwanted medications, to prevent abuse.
- Red Ribbon Week Awareness CampaignOrganizes Red Ribbon Week, a week-long awareness campaign for students in Fountain Hills to learn about staying drug and alcohol free, which includes activities such as spirit week, an awareness walk, pledging, door decorating, tulip planting, an Educational Health Fair, and a PSA video contest for high school students.
- Youth Sports Substance Misuse Prevention Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationOperates the "Protect Our Game" initiative to prevent underage substance misuse by sharing scientific insights with athletes, coaches, and parents in schools and sports leagues, focusing on how substances affect athletic performance.
- Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Contest Youth Drug Awareness Contests & MediaSponsors the "Above That" poster contest for middle schoolers, encouraging them to create social media messages refusing the influence of alcohol or harmful substances, and has sponsored it for the last 11 years.
capacity building · 2
- Coalition Member Training and Development Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationSends coalition members to the annual CADCA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. to learn about best practices in prevention, emerging drug trends, and to build partnerships, and has graduated from the National Coalition Academy conducted by CADCA.
- Youth Internship ProgramHosts a Senior Internship Program that provides interns with knowledge and skills in youth substance abuse prevention, community outreach, and program development, while also increasing the Coalition's capacity and involving interns in program delivery and development.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Coalition Building and Professional Development for Best Practices community_coalition_modelThe organization operates as a multi-sector community coalition and invests in continuous professional development for its members. By attending conferences and building partnerships, they aim to stay informed about emerging drug trends and implement evidence-based prevention strategies, thereby increasing their capacity and effectiveness in addressing substance misuse.
- Community-wide Education and Awareness for Substance Misuse Prevention community_education_and_awarenessThe organization believes that by educating various community segments—youth, parents, athletes, coaches, and the general public—about the risks of substance use, relevant laws, and the importance of secure storage, they can prevent underage substance misuse. This includes leveraging media channels and community partnerships to disseminate information and promote healthy choices.
- Youth Engagement and Positive Development positive_youth_developmentThe organization fosters positive youth development and decision-making by engaging students in school activities, leadership roles, and pledge-based initiatives. They believe that providing real-world experiences and promoting positive peer connections empowers youth to make healthy choices and resist social pressures related to substance use.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Educational Health Fair
An event for students, parents, and guardians featuring organizations and agencies providing information on drug prevention and health.
PSA Video Contest
High school students create PSA videos related to staying drug and alcohol free for a chance to win cash prizes, with winning entries potentially shown to middle school students.
Parent Resources
Provides downloadable brochures and information for parents and caregivers on topics such as fentanyl awareness, parenting practices, underage drinking, prescription drug abuse, and marijuana.
Plant the Promise
Students, schools, businesses, and families plant tulip bulbs as a reminder to stay drug-free.
Red Ribbon Week
A national awareness campaign (October 23rd - 31st) to keep kids drug and alcohol free, engaging Fountain Hills students through activities like spirit week, awareness walks, pledging, door decorating, tulip planting, and an Educational Health Fair.
Senior Internship Program
Provides graduating high school seniors with real-world experience in youth substance abuse prevention, community outreach, and program development, fulfilling a school program requirement.
VIVE18 Prevention Conference
Sponsors student attendance at the Southwestern Prevention Conference to learn skills in public speaking, leadership, event planning, and creating positive social media content.
Vape Prevention Curriculum (CATCH My Breath)
Administers the 7th-grade CATCH My Breath Vape Prevention Curriculum, with senior interns assisting in delivery and creating social media campaigns.
relationships · 29
who they work with
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Network — Member of CADCA and sends coalition members to annual leadership conference to learn best practices and build partnerships.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — Member of CADCA and a graduate of its National Coalition Academy.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — Member of CADCA and sends members to its annual Leadership Conference.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — Member of CADCA and sends members to its annual Leadership Conference; graduated from the National Coalition Academy conducted by CADCA.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — Member of CADCA and sends members to its annual Leadership Conference; is a graduate of the National Coalition Academy conducted by CADCA.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — Member of CADCA and sends members to their annual Leadership Conference.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — Member of CADCA and sends members to their annual Leadership Conference; graduated from the National Coalition Academy conducted by CADCA.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — Member of CADCA and sends several coalition members to its annual Leadership Conference to learn best practices, emerging drug trends, and build partnerships.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — The Fountain Hills Coalition is a member of CADCA and sends members to its annual Leadership Conference to learn about best practices, emerging drug trends, and build partnerships. The coalition is also a graduate of the National Coalition Academy conducted by CADCA.
- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Partner — Education Dept. is a location for parents to pick up free drug testing kits.
- Fountain Hills Fire Station #1 Partner — Location for parents to pick up free drug testing kits.
- Fountain Hills Fire Station #2 Partner — Location for parents to pick up free drug testing kits.
- Fountain Hills High School Partner — Location for parents to pick up free drug testing kits.
- Fountain Hills High School Student Government Partner — Collaborates on the Falcon PROMise Awareness Initiative and Fundraiser and the Falcon PROMise Pledge.
- Fountain Hills Middle School Partner — Location for parents to pick up free drug testing kits.
- Fountain Hills Unified School District Partner — Offers the Senior Intern Program, which the Coalition partners in.
- Fourth Element Marketing Partner — Collaborated with the Coalition to provide interns with training on graphic design, marketing, branding, logo design, color palette, and typography.
- Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Location for parents to pick up free drug testing kits and hosts a prescription drug disposal dropbox.
- Republic Services Funder — Partially funded the 2025 Red Ribbon Week.
- Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona Network — Member of SACLAz, a network developed to strengthen and support the collective impact of substance abuse coalitions in Arizona.
- Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona (SACLAz) Network — Member of SACLAz, an organization developed to strengthen and support substance abuse coalitions in Arizona.
- Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona (SACLAz) Network — Member of SACLAz, an organization developed to strengthen and support the collective impact of substance abuse coalitions in Arizona.
- Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona (SACLAz) Network — Member of SACLAz, which aims to strengthen and support substance abuse coalitions in Arizona.
- Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona (SACLAz) Network — Member of SACLAz, which aims to strengthen substance abuse coalitions in Arizona and prevent youth drug and alcohol use.
- Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona (SACLAz) Network — Member of SACLAz, which strengthens and supports substance abuse coalitions in Arizona with a primary goal of preventing youth drug and alcohol use.
- Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona (SACLAz) Network — The coalition is a member of SACLAz, an organization developed to strengthen and support the collective impact of substance abuse coalitions in Arizona, with a primary goal of preventing youth drug and alcohol use.
- The Fountain Hills Community Foundation Funder — Awarded a $5,000 grant for the Falcon PROMise campaign.
- Vive18 Partner — Provided a speaker for the PROMise Speaker Event on March 27, 2024.
- substance-free-athletics.org Partner — Partners on the "Protect Our Game" initiative.