RUTLAND AREA PREVENTION COALITION
The Rutland Area Prevention Coalition works with schools, civic and community organizations, businesses, clergy and congregations, and all interested individuals throughout Rutland County to provide education, support and resources for the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse.

Educational Presentations and Support:
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• Asset Development and Resiliency
• Peer Refusal Skills
• Quarterly Community Meetings
• School Dialogue Night Support
• Up-to-date Information on Specific Substances

Media Campaigns:
Comprehensive, original radio, cable TV and newspaper advertising about topics such as the effects of drinking and driving; the cost of hosting underage drinking parties; the chemicals in cigarettes, prom and graduation safety; and the benefits of mentoring.

Education and Wellness Center:
In collaboration with the Healthy Youth Resource Network and RAP, the Education and Wellness Center provides training and resource materials--videos, books, tapes, brochures and posters--on substance abuse prevention, stress management, and other health and prevention topics.

Publications:
RAP publishes Reaching Youth Today, a quarterly newsletter for the community with the latest national and local news in substance abuse prevention and youth development. On behalf of the local Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition (TEPCO), RAP also produces the bi-monthly Tobacco News.

Location:
78 South Main Street, P. O. Box 222
Rutland, VT 05702
Phone: 802.775.4199
Fax: 802.775.4020
www.rapvt.org

Education and Wellness Center: 802.775.4314

Rutland County Youth Council:
The Youth Council addresses the problems of youth substance abuse and violence by increasing awareness of teen issues and promoting healthy lifestyles and substance abuse prevention.

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Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition (RAPAC)

RAPAC promotes the development and maintenance of safe and accessible community opportunities for physical activity.

Location: 67 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701

Phone: 802-353-0037
E-mail: contact@rapac.info
www.rapac.info