Central Region Prevention Coalition

File IconAlcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention ProgramCategory IconCommunity & PreventionTag Icon Prevention Services

Mobilizing community members to address adolescent alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.

The Central Region Prevention Coalition (CRPC) mobilizes youth, residents, and community partners to create neighborhood and community changes which address the increasing trend of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among adolescents in San Diego County.

CRPC provides training and technical assistance to community members, youth, parents, the business community, and local leaders to develop strategies to reduce the impact of alcohol and drug abuse. The SAY team regularly receives calls from other cities wanting to learn how to replicate SAY’s work.

Activities include:

  • Youth Town Halls
  • Community Assessments and Prevention Awareness campaigns
  • Monitoring on- and off-sale liquor code compliance
  • Monitoring illegal marijuana dispensaries
  • Implementing the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
Two active youth groups:

  • Advocates for Change Today, a multicultural group of teens working in Mid City.
  • Critical Voice, Queer Youth Coalition focused on outreaching to the LGBTQ community throughout the region.

CRPC implements strategies within five San Diego County funded initiatives:

  • The Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative
  • Marijuana Prevention Initiative
  • Meth Strike Force
  • Prescription Drug Task Force
  • Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

2016 Highlights:

  • Partnered with 20+ organizations, 100+ corporate partners, 118 volunteers, and 32 youth leaders!
  • Unity Games: 2000+ attended, families and SD Police Officers made up 9 teams of 12 players each.
  • Retail assessments: 122 completed and data shared to support operating practices which increased access to healthy food.
  • Healthy Retailer Program: 7 retailers participated to improve their operating standards.
  • Crime Free Multi-Housing Program: 12 local apartment rental companies certified.
  • Spice ordinance: Provided TA to support the City Attorney’s office in the development and passing of an ordinance which successfully addresses the sale and possession of Spice.
  • Illegal marijuana dispensaries: Led the way supporting the closure of 4 illegal marijuana dispensaries and created an action-oriented community support system for the City Attorney to advance the effort.
  • Media stories: 10+ news stories showcased our successes.

Funding Partner: County of San Diego Alcohol and Drug Services

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