Past, Present and Future

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is proud to be the coordinating agency for drug and alcohol prevention programs in Huntsville/Madison County. Our award-winning programs and innovative education services are designed for young people, parents and businesses.

Governed by an esteemed Board of Directors, funded through grants and contributions and supported by national organizations including the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is constantly working to prevent substance abuse in our community -

In 1988 the Junior League of Huntsville identified a need for the coordination of alcohol and drug prevention efforts in this community. To address this need, the Junior League made a $100,000 contribution to last for a three-year period. This contribution enabled Partnership for a Drug-Free Community to establish its programs and services.

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community, a private, non-profit organization, does not provide treatment services but is solely focused on prevention and education. Our professional staff teaches programs designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and educates children and teens how to refuse alcohol, drugs and tobacco.

We recognize that to affect change in the local drug culture, collaboration across organizational borders and political sides is vital. Partnership for a Drug-Free Community develops coalitions that address specific drug and alcohol concerns facing our community and unify the substance abuse prevention efforts throughout our community. Coalitions can include:

• law enforcement
• medical professionals
• social service professionals
• concerned citizens
• school officials and educators
• faith leaders

Guided by a well established Board of Directors representing varied professional fields including law, education, medicine, and law enforcement, Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is constantly working through programming and collaboration to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.

Partnership's programs have been recognized and funded by various organizations including:

• City of Huntsville
• Madison County Schools
• Huntsville City Schools
• Alabama Civil Justice Foundation
• Jane K. Lowe Charitable Foundation
• Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
• Office of National Drug Control Policy
• Mental Health Center of Madison County
• Alabama Department of Public Health
• Alabama Department of Mental Health

In addition to grants, Partnership relies on contributions to fund its programs and services.

With continued community support, dedicated volunteers and active Coalitions, Partnership for a Drug-Free Community will always strive for its ultimate goal to stop the demand for drugs.

Awards

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Award
• Shining Star Award by the Southeast Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities
• Governor's Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Award
• Department of Health and Human Services Outstanding Community Health Program Award
• City of Huntsville Outstanding Community Service Award
• "Spirit of Partnership Award" presented by Partnership for a Drug-Free America
• Office of National Drug Control Policy Grant Recipient, 1999 and 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
• Alabama Senate Resolution for Outstanding Civic Contributions, 2010

Our Mission

The mission of Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is to reduce the illegal use or abuse of drugs including alcohol, inhalants, methamphetamine, marijuana and tobacco among youth throughout the Huntsville/Madison County community-at-large. This mission is accomplished through strengthened anti-drug coalition efforts using research-based, scientific and environmental strategies.

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