Partnership for a Drug-Free Community

We empower youth through drug, alcohol, and tobacco education and prevention programs and offer adult recovery resources and treatment referrals—all at no cost. MISSION & HISTORY

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community, Inc., was formed May 19, 1988, funded by a grant from the Junior League of Huntsville. The purpose for which the corporation is organized is exclusively charitable and educational

with the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission is to coordinate alcohol and drug prevention, education and awareness services, along with recovery resources throughout North Alabama. The Partnership is supported primarily through donor contributions and grants from local, state, and federal agencies. The agency's purpose is to reduce the illegal use of drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, prescription pills, marijuana, heroin, fentanyl, meth, and inhalants among youth. Partnership facilitates education and prevention programs in our community. Our agency has always taken the lead to address emerging or existing substance abuse issues. Legislation outlawing synthetic drugs in Alabama began with a letter to lawmakers from Partnership. We started medication take-back events locally before the federal DEA began its push; we still co-sponsor two events annually. In 2020, Partnership started its Recovery Resource Hub, a substance abuse treatment referral and information center. The program includes a state-certified peer recovery support specialist who provides guidance to anyone with a substance use disorder/addiction who wants help. Family members or friends are also provided with information on how to help loved ones seek treatment. A key element of the program includes providing assessments required for individuals to access state-funded treatment options.