The Prevention Resource Center (PRC) is a partnership between the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Service, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and The Children’s Aid Society. The Resource Center is committed to decreasing the negative effects of alcohol, to***co, illicit drugs, gambling and violence at the community level. The PRC serves as an information clearinghouse linking available resources to substance abuse prevention providers, local stakeholders, and community based organizations. Our Goals
The NYC Prevention Resource Center seeks to:
Build/Strengthen community based coalitions within the five boroughs focused on addressing issues related to the abuse of alcohol, to***co, illicit drugs, problem gambling, and violence
Expand the understanding of local communities about evidence based practices such as environmental strategies and Strategic Prevention Framework through the delivery of related workshops and presentations
Provide easy access to archival and current information related to identifying the negative impact of alcohol, to***co, illicit drugs, problem gambling, and violence; and the efforts to reduce and prevent these consequences at the national, state, city, and community level
Community Coalitions
The PRC provides technical assistance to strengthen formal collaborations between local community sectors such as schools, churches, parents, youth, businesses, law enforcements, and CBO’s. These “coalitions” work jointly to develop realistic solutions to the problems related to the abuse of alcohol, to***co, illicit drugs, gambling, and violence found within their neighborhood. Communication
The PRC stays connected to the public and sends out prevention related information and resources through various channels:
Website (www.preventionresourcecenter.org) – Access the latest news and happenings from around the prevention world both local and nationwide. You can sign-up for upcoming workshops and trainings and download useful materials, forms, and publications to enhance your community efforts, programs and services. Newsletter – Sign up online to read about prevention related stories, updates on local and national policy, and announcements on funding opportunities, employment openings, and much more. Professional Development
The PRC offers workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities focused on a variety of community building and prevention related subjects. The purpose is to provide both a theoretical framework and practical hands-on approach towards understanding and implementing resources. Past topics have included: Establishing a Community Partnerships; Being an Effective Community Leader; Branding 101: Developing a Unique Identity; and Web 2.0: Understanding Social Media Marketing. Contact Us
NYC Prevention Resource Center
The Children’s Aid Society
105 East 22nd Street, Suite 517
New York, NY 10010
Tel: (917) 286-1541
Fax: (212) 529-6762
Email: [email protected]
Visit us online at: preventionresourcecenter.org
All meetings made by appointment only. No drop-in visits please. The Prevention Resource Center is a partnership between the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and The Children’s Aid Society
