As part of Prevention Week (May 15-20,2020) several of our Coalition staff are interviewing people in the community regarding youth substance abuse. Today, Leo Ventresca, Prevention Coordinator in Bullhead City, AZ speaks with Ronny Jones, a Peer Support Specialist. Ronny shared with Leo his story of drug abuse at a young age, and the things he feels may help youth stay away from substance abuse in the future. For…
Read MoreMarana Prevention Alliance (MPA)
Funded by a Drug-Free Communities federal grant, Marana Prevention Alliance (MPA) is a drug-free community coalition with a mission to reduce and prevent youth substance use in Marana though education, collaboration and engagement. This coalition serves the Greater Marana area, including Marana, Picture Rocks, and Avra Valley.
For more information on Marana Prevention Alliance, click here
Marana Prevention Alliance
Serving the greater Marana area- More than 600 volunteer hours to reduce substance use in 2019-20
- 2018's Dispose-A-Meds successfully collected 325.8 pounds of pills
Are you interested in this program?
For more information on the Marana Prevention Alliance, see their web page!Locations
For more Information about Arizona Youth Partnership and our programs or opportunities to volunteer please contact your nearest location, or please send us an email to azyp@azyp.org
Upcoming Events
See what's coming up in near future events in your areaComing up Next
Dispose-A-Med – August 8
08
Aug
Bring unused or expired medications (pills only) to Marana Police Department’s Dispose-A-Med. Unused drugs thrown in the trash can be illegally sold or abused, and if flushed, can contaminate the…
More Info
24
Oct
Dispose-A-Med – October 24
Bring unused or expired medications (pills only) to Marana Police Department’s Dispose-A-Med. Unused drugs thrown in the trash can be illegally sold or abused, and if flushed, can contaminate the…
12
Dec
Dispose-A-Med – December 12th
Bring unused or expired medications (pills only) to Marana Police Department’s Dispose-A-Med. Unused drugs thrown in the trash can be illegally sold or abused, and if flushed, can contaminate the…
Real Stories
Testimonials from just a few of our valuable program participants, educators, and community members.As part of Prevention Week, the communities team has been interviewing members of the community to hear how substance abuse has affected them. Here is one families story. https://youtu.be/dvHUW1w4NQQ
Read MoreTeen Maze held at Canyon Del Oro High School
...Read More