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Why Prevention?
Prevention Action Alliance is a statewide nonprofit working to prevent substance misuse and promote mental health wellness. We aim to empower communities by providing all Ohioans with opportunities for prevention education, resources, and advocacy.
1 in 5
People are living with mental health or substance use disorders.
80%
of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink or not.
9 of 10
Adults who misuse substances started using by age 18
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      02.04.2025

      Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Earns Prestigious UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Grant for Youth Podcast

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      05.07.2024

      The Intersection of Gambling Harm and Mental Health: The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Protecting Ohio’s College Athletes

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      01.09.2024

      Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) Embraces Dry January: A Commitment to Responsible Consumption and Mental Health

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      February 4, 2025
      Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Earns Prestigious UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Grant for Youth Podcast
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      May 7, 2024
      The Intersection of Gambling Harm and Mental Health: The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Protecting Ohio’s College Athletes
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      January 9, 2024
      Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) Embraces Dry January: A Commitment to Responsible Consumption and Mental Health
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        05.05.2025

        The 2025 We Are Change Rally gets highlighted on ABC6 News

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        03.21.2025

        OYLPN Youth Council’s Advocacy Against Tobacco and Vaping Earns Spotlight in Ohio News

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        02.06.2025

        Prevention Action Alliance’s Response to Governor DeWine’s FY 2026-2027 Executive Budget Proposal

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        May 5, 2025
        The 2025 We Are Change Rally gets highlighted on ABC6 News
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        March 21, 2025
        OYLPN Youth Council’s Advocacy Against Tobacco and Vaping Earns Spotlight in Ohio News
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        February 6, 2025
        Prevention Action Alliance’s Response to Governor DeWine’s FY 2026-2027 Executive Budget Proposal
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