When a community discovers its values, there is nothing it cannot change.
Substance abuse challenges the health and well-being of our youth and our community. Together, we can make a difference.
Our mission
To engage our community in working together to prevent substance abuse.
Preventing substance abuse is a community task.
Everyone has a role to play, even if they are not directly involved with SAFE. Whether it’s individuals making informed choices, parents talking with their kids, or communities fostering environments and values that promote substance-free living, each contribution is vital.
But there are many ways we can use your help!
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Join a Task Force
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Volunteer for Projects & Events
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Building a healthier future
Since 1999, we’ve been serving Chesterfield County, Virginia—a suburban and rural area just south of Richmond with over 387,000 residents. We utilize awareness and education, community partnerships, youth leadership, and advocacy to address substance abuse issues. Our coalition works to create community-level change in behaviors and attitudes related to substance abuse.
We develop our initiatives based on community issues identified through surveys of youths and parents, statistical data such as juvenile alcohol and drug-related arrests, and community input.
