Programs
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Substances Prevention
Substance misuse prevention is vital to safeguarding the health and safety of our communities. Youth substance use can lead to immediate and long-term health and developmental challenges. Preventing substance misuse among adults is equally important to reduce the risk of addiction and its associated harms.
Discover the impactful work Horizon is doing across the 5-county region.
Works to prevent and reduce cannabis misuse among youth and adults through local education, outreach, and community strategies. Supports initiatives that encourage informed decisions and safeguards the health of individuals across all age groups.
The drug overdose epidemic affects us all. Learn the basics of opioids and fentanyl, access resources, and take action.
Works to create an environment where it is easier for youth in the Alexandria area to make healthy choices regarding substance use.
Guides communities through a proven five-phase change process. Using prevention science as its base, CTC promotes healthy youth development, improves youth outcomes, and reduces problem behaviors.
Works to reduce the impacts of opioid use disorders and ensuring a community free from substance misuse.
This initiative aims to prevent substance misuse and suicidal experiences by focusing on their shared risk and protective factors—key influences that shape the likelihood of encountering these challenges.
This initiative works across five counties to support youth in achieving a tobacco-free lifestyle. Student-led tobacco prevention groups are active at Ashby Public School, Brandon-Evansville School, and West Central Area Secondary School
Resources
Alcohol
Resources for Parents & Adults
Cannabis
Resources for Parents & Adults
- How to talk to your teen about cannabis
- Office of Cannabis Management
- Prevent Unintentional Poisonings from Cannabis
- Drive Smart Minnesota
- CDC: Cannabis and Pregnancy
- CDC: Cannabis and Brain Health
Quit Resources
Opioids
Resources for Parents & Adults
Commercial Tobacco
Quit Resources for Adults
Commercial Tobacco
Quit Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Contact Information
If you would like to learn more about Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention, please contact Jarrett at 320.208.2234 jarrettk@horizonphmn.gov
If you would like to learn more about Healthy Voices Healthy Choices and get involved in the coalition, please contact Crystal at 320.762.3054 crystalh@horizonphmn.gov
If you would like to learn more about Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention, please contact Lydia at 320.208.2236 lydiab@horizonphmn.gov
If you would like to learn more about Youth E-cigarette Prevention and Cessation Initiative, please contact Johanna at 320.460.7751 johannaf@horizonphmn.gov