About Us

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What is ARCH about?

• YOUTH and our community
• Prevention of substance use and abuse among our youth
• Educating the community about the issues that face our youth today
• Increasing use and knowledge of evidence-based education programs and prevention strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness
• Coordination of interagency collaborations – working together
• Advocacy
• Getting the word out about available services and programs
• Networking
• Supporting one another in the often challenging task of raising young people

What is the benefit of participating in ARCH?

Members are provided opportunities to be educated on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug related issues.

Members gain an understanding of community needs and resources as it relates to adolescent issues, specifically substance use and abuse.

Members have the opportunity to promote their programs and activities to a host of community members and organizations and discover complementary programs of benefit to those they serve.

Members have the opportunity to work collaboratively with community members and organizations to share resources, potential funding sources and link programs that meet the needs of our children in our community.

How do you become a member of ARCH?

To become a member, attend a meeting and be willing to join the prevention effort through networking and participating in the coordination and collaboration of prevention activities and programs.

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ARCH is a non-profit corporation and is a designated recipient of United Way funds. Our United Way number is # 03901.