Our mission is to build resilience and prevent substance misuse across Western North Carolina


Reliable
We equip young people, adults and organizations with reliable information and effective tools to navigate challenging times, promote well-being and steer clear of high-risk behaviors related to substance misuse.
Dedicated
Mountain Strong WNC is dedicated to preventing substance misuse


Community Based
We provide community-based training to foster resilience and prevent overdose deaths, distributing locks and lock boxes for safe storage of prescription meds and alcohol
Supportive
We support youth prevention education in schools, launching ad campaigns aimed at parents and teens

Please Note
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The Continuum of Care
The Continuum of Care (a model created by the Institute of Medicine) helps us understand there are many ways to reduce problems with substance use, and they are all important. The different kinds of programs and services along the continuum can help people live healthier, happier lives, whatever their circumstances.

Promotion

Prevention

Treatment

Recovery

Prime for Life is designed to help participants change their drinking and drug use behaviors by examining beliefs, internal motivations and risk perceptions. PRIME For Life® also provides people with the skills and knowledge they need to reduce the risk of alcohol and drug-related problems throughout their lives.
Prevention by the Numbers
1,212
40
169,245
Number of People
90%
Number of Youth
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