ADANTA Regional Prevention Center
The Regional Prevention Center (RPC) is a resource for the community, providing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention services which include consultation and technical assistance, training and educational programs, public information, community mobilization, coalition development and a multimedia resource library. Services are provided to the the Lake Cumberland area in the counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor and Wayne. Services / Activities
Information – RPC’s will provide information on subjects relevant to prevention via the telephone, personal contacts, website and the distribution of printed materials. Books, pamphlets, audiovisuals and training materials will be made available for use by the community. RPC’s will also communicate prevention messages through the print and broadcast media and will coordinate national prevention media campaigns.
Community Mobilization – RPC’s lead networking activities and help to facilitate cooperation among agencies, groups and individuals involved in prevention. RPC’s are responsible for establishing and developing regional and county drug prevention programs. They also encourage the development of parent groups, teen leadership groups and advisory groups that plan and implement prevention activities.
Consultation – RPC staff enter into formal consultation relationships with community organizations that wish to develop comprehensive prevention programs, providing expert guidance for these efforts.
Training and Training of Impactor – RPC’s provide prevention training as defined above under Educational Strategies for identified target audience.
Community Mobilization/Community Coalitions – RPC’s lead networking activities and facilitate cooperation among agencies, groups and individuals involved in prevention. They also encourage the development of parent groups, teen leadership groups and advisory groups that plan and implement prevention activities.
Youth as Resources – The Regional Prevention Center provides opportunities for youth to become actively involved in prevention activities in their schools and communities through Teen Leadership, Youth Empowerment System, Drug Free Clubs, and other youth projects. Target Population: Prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems is not limited to youth alone. The RPC can provide prevention programming for parents, college students, the elderly, impactors of youth and the workplace. Referrals: Contact the Regional Prevention Center at 606-679-9425 ext. 2331 for additional information about our services and activities. Key Program Contact: Sherri Estes, Program Director Adanta Regional Prevention Center, 606-679-9425
