The D.C. Chapter of Drug-Free World has been partnering with the Ward 1 & 2 DC Prevention Center. The Prevention Centers “serve as a dynamic hub that engages, supports, and helps connect the many community elements that are needed for promoting healthy children, youth, and families as well as a drug-free District of Columbia. ”
About The Ward 1 & 2 DC Prevention Center (DCPC)
The DCPC is designed to strengthen and mobilize communities to prevent substance abuse amongst youth in Wards 1 and 2 by:
- Disseminating Education & Increasing Awareness about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs;
- Identifying Community Leaders & Building Community Prevention Networks to prevent substance abuse in their communities;
- Facilitating Community Conversations & Coordinating Community Forums to strengthen community capacity and address priority risk and protective factors; and
- Providing Training &Technical Assistance for Community Prevention Networks.
For more information or resources, please contact:
Avery Gollinge
Community Mobilization Specialist (202) 660-1636 Avery@layc-dc.org |
Juan Jose Callejas
SPF-PFS Coordinator (202) 319-3596 Juan@layc-dc.org |
Gabriela Martinez
Program Assistant (202) 319- 3091 gabrielam@layc-dc.org |
Mary Jo Vazquez
Director (202) 319-3085 maryjo@layc-dc.org |