Substance Abuse Prevention
Communities That Care (CTC)
CTC works to reduce adolescent problem behaviors through community planning. Through a task force, CTC brings adolescents together with their community leaders to promote a safer, more caring and educated environment in which to live, grow, thrive and become productive members of society. Family Services is the lead agency in two locations for the initiative.
For more information on Cheltenham Communities That Care, contact Wendy Rosenfeld at wrosenfeld@fsmontco.org.
For more information on Norristown Communities That Care, contact Tanesha Outterbridge at toutterbridge@fsmontco.org.
Montgomery County Drug & Alcohol Community Prevention Program
This program, which is a partnership between Family Services and the Montgomery County Office of Drug & Alcohol, focuses on advancing the prevention of youth substance use (prior to first use) and increasing awareness of substance abuse issues in the target community through grant funding and prevention support services.
Eligible agencies and organizations implementing drug prevention activities in Montgomery County are eligible to apply for a Keep It Safe mini-grant. Applications must include a strong emphasis on promoting positive mental health among youth and/or youth substance use prevention. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis. Apply before Wednesday, January 15, 2025! For more information, click here or contact Hallie Weaver at hweaver@fsmontco.org.
In addition, Family Services, in partnership with the Montgomery County Commissioners and the Montgomery County Office of Drug & Alcohol, is proud to sponsor the 2025 Opioid Prevention Billboard Contest for Montgomery County students, ages 14-18. Learn more about the contest here.
Family Services is proud to be a coalition leader for the Montgomery County Alliance for Prevention (MAP). MAP is a collective network of community coalitions focused on youth substance use prevention. By working together, we prevent substance abuse by collaborating to promote healthy, positive choices throughout Montgomery County.
For more information on the Montgomery County Drug & Alcohol Community Prevention Program or MAP, contact Hallie Weaver at hweaver@fsmontco.org.