Substance Abuse Prevention

The Community Connections Substance Abuse Prevention System is committed to further improving quality of life for children and families in Lincoln County by reducing the rates of substance abuse in our communities, including illicit drugs, prescription drugs, underage drinking, and more.

About Community Connections

We build connections between community agencies, businesses, neighborhoods, schools, families and individuals to coordinate activities, services, and programs that enhance the quality of life in Lincoln County. We create change and inspire others to work together toward a better tomorrow.

Substance
Abuse Prevention

About our Program

As the name indicates, the main purpose of the Substance Abuse Prevention System (SAPS) is prevention! Our coalition focuses on combating marijuana use, prescription drug abuse, and underage drinking. Our 20+ member team meets monthly to assess issues within the community, plan programs that address the issues, implement those programs, and then evaluate the progress.

What we’ve been working on

Click to read the Nebraska Risk & Protective Factor Student Survey for Lincoln County

Click here to view the Logic Model

LATEST RESEARCH:

percentage of adolescents reporting substance use in 2022 largely held steady after significantly declining in 2021

PANDEMIC HAD COMPLEX CONSEQUENCES FOR YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE RISK

tARGETING SLEEP BEHAVIORS TO PREVENT YOUTH sUBSTANCE USE, SUICIDE & VIOLENCE

Teen Drug Use is not inevitable

Get involved

Our community is rallying for prevention. From drug collections, to our campaigns, fundraising events and more — we love to see people from all walks of life step forward to do their part in preventing substance abuse in our community. Keep an eye on our calendar (below) for your next opportunity to get involved.