The mission of Pathways' ALERT is to plan and promote comprehensive alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention services in the center's ten-county region. This is accomplished through an array of coordinated services including:
- Champions for a Drug Free Kentucky community coalitions in Boyd and Greenup Counties, Carter and Elliott Counties, Menifee County, Morgan County, Montgomery County, and Rowan County
- a Champions Youth Advisory Board
- Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) projects Boyd and Greenup Counties and Rowan County
- two Early Intervention (Court Diversion) programs serving all ten counties and
- a statewide Prevention Enhancement Site for Tobacco Environmental Strategies
Adult Prevention Services
Pathways' Regional Prevention Center provides education and training for adults on the effects of alcohol and other drug abuse. Prevention services are provided at worksites, churches, schools, and other sites in the community. Emphasis is placed on training adults who are in positions to encourage and support youth in making healthy choices.
Region Ten Champions
The goal of the Region Ten Champions program is to increase public awareness and involvement in alcohol and drug prevention programming. The Regional Prevention Center facilitates five coalitions: Boyd / Greenup County Coalition, Carter/Elliott County Coalition, Gateway Coalition, Lawrence County Coalition, and Montgomery County Coalition. The Boyd / Greenup County Coalition and the Gateway Coalition have each received Kentucky Incentive Prevention grants.
Prevention Enhancement Site
The RPC houses one of the four prevention enhancement sites in Kentucky. The Region Ten site focuses on environmental tobacco issues, and provides consultation services on this issue throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Regional Alcohol and Drug Information Services
The RPC serves as a primary source of drug information for all communities in the region. Services include a walk-in library, telephone information, and the distribution of printed materials and audiovisuals.
Media
The media play a vital role in the awareness of communities regarding alcohol and drug problems and issues. The RPC provides information to the media on local issues and programs and organizes local media campaigns.
Youth Prevention Services
Pathways' Regional Prevention Center provides an array of services aimed at preventing alcohol and other drug problems. Services for children and youth emphasize the development of healthy foundations for decisions regarding alcohol/ drug use. Consultation and training are provided for schools, agencies, and organizations that support healthy environments.
Early Intervention Program
The RPC collaborates with the juvenile justice system to provide a diversion program for youth who have violated a school alcohol or other drug related policy or who have been cited for an alcohol or other drug related charge. The Early Intervention Program provides education, screening, and referral services for the juvenile and parents. The Early Intervention Program also serves as the legally-required program for youth/young adults under 21 who violate the Under 21 DUI-Zero Tolerance law.
For more information, call
(606) 329-8588, ext. 4105
Toll free in Kentucky
(866) 213-8739
Regional Prevention Center
1212 Bath Avenue, 9th Floor
Ashland KY 41101