Who We Are

We’re a Part of Your Community.

Weld County Prevention Partners is a coalition of concerned parents, health care and social services professionals, community leaders, educators, business owners, law enforcement, volunteers and citizens who want the best for the youth in our community. We are dedicated to helping families avoid the dangers and heartbreak of underage alcohol consumption and drug use in Weld County.

Where the Money Comes From.

In fiscal year 2004-05, the Colorado Prevention Partners (CPP) received funding from a State Incentive Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded to the Governor’s Office to implement the Strategic Prevention Framework. The state underwent a preliminary needs assessment process to identify areas in Colorado that have elevated rates of underage drinking, substance abuse and related problems and that have proportionately fewer public resources allocated to address these issues.

The Colorado Prevention Partnership Advisory Council (CPPAC) selected Weld County and 13 other areas in Colorado to receive funding in fiscal year 2005-06. One purpose of these funds is to support collaboration between school systems and other organizations in the community to promote the prevention of underage drinking and other problems by supporting communities in building and enhancing local prevention infrastructure. Infrastructure includes prevention-focused coalitions, organizations and networks, professional workforce, and policy decision-making bodies.

In 2009, Weld County Prevention Partners teamed up with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, utilizing funds earmarked to inform the community about the dangers of methamphetamines and other drugs. As a result, Weld County Prevention Partners communicates messages about making healthy life choices regarding alcohol and drugs to parents and families.

Weld County Prevention Partners continues to benefit from grants, enabling the coalition to continue it’s mission of education and prevention.