College Prevention Partnership
About the Program
The is a nonprofit dedicated to fighting the opioid epidemic in the state of Georgia. Our primary focus is to educate students and teachers about ways to prevent substance misuse in youth and young adults. Across the nation, prescription drug (Rx) misuse has become the fastest-growing epidemic, and it’s affecting college students at alarming rates. In response to this crisis, the Georgia Prevention Project created the College Prevention Partnership (CPP) program to equip and empower college students with the tools necessary to be part of the solution.
In 2021, 国产AV joined the 11 other Georgia institutions committed to educating and preventing the misuse of prescription drugs. The purpose of the CPP is to promote the prevention of prescription drug misuse by equipping college students with the tools and knowledge to promote Rx prevention across college campuses through student-led campus outreach and events.
Upcoming Events
- October 31 2024, 12 PM -2 PM, Converse Square - The Buzz Alcohol Awareness Fair
- November 7 2024, 1 PM - 3 PM, Pedestrian Mall Union - Donut Do Drugs
What we do
- Host and tabling events
- Workshop presentations - Generation Rx
- Student surveys about your perceptions of the use of prescription drugs
- Programming collaboration with Georgia Department of Public Health, Opioid Prevention Specialist
Get Involved
The program selects students to serve as student ambassadors to raise awareness on campus. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the prevention efforts in Georgia. You can find out more by emailing vsuwellness@valdosta.edu or by joining the Peer Education Program and indicating that you want to be a part of the CPP initiative.
Student Leader Contact
Mallorie Merchant, CPP Student Liaison
mlbarker@valdosta.edu
Professional Advisor
Ms. Holly Wright, Manager, Office of Health Promotions and Wellness
hhwright@valdosta.edu
Need help?
- GA Crisis and Access line 1-800-715-4225
- GA Dept of Public Health 1-404-656-4507
- Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline (800) 252-6465
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 729-6686
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 662-4357
Health Promotions and Wellness
- Student Health Center, 2nd Floor, 300 Georgia Avenue. Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.219.3191
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