The Pipestone Area Coalition (PAC) is a community group endeavoring to increase education, awareness and prevention of substance misuse. Much of our work is focused on the behaviors of the youth of our community as related to the use of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco/vapes, and other drugs.
MOST Pipestone Area youth are choosing NOT to drink alcohol or use other substances. This is great news. However, our concern is that some are, and that a perception amongst the youth and the general community is that many do misuse substances. This perception, left unaddressed, can lead to higher use rates and greater acceptance of use.
Our goal is to build broad community support. We do this through a variety of means including: hosting informative and educational events, providing resources to youth and adults that help them understand the effects of substance use or provide help in dealing with substance use, and conducting direct campaigns to accentuate positive behaviors.
By being a part of this group you will stay up-to-date on current topics and trends affecting our youth and help to make decisions about strategies and activities to implement in the community. You can volunteer your time and/or skills at community events to raise awareness of the coalition, the program and the drug use concerns that exist in our community.
MOST Pipestone Area youth are choosing NOT to drink alcohol or use other substances. This is great news. However, our concern is that some are, and that a perception amongst the youth and the general community is that many do misuse substances. This perception, left unaddressed, can lead to higher use rates and greater acceptance of use.
Our goal is to build broad community support. We do this through a variety of means including: hosting informative and educational events, providing resources to youth and adults that help them understand the effects of substance use or provide help in dealing with substance use, and conducting direct campaigns to accentuate positive behaviors.
By being a part of this group you will stay up-to-date on current topics and trends affecting our youth and help to make decisions about strategies and activities to implement in the community. You can volunteer your time and/or skills at community events to raise awareness of the coalition, the program and the drug use concerns that exist in our community.
