The Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse (CCAPSA), a 501c3 organization, was established to address alcohol, tobacco and other substance use in Cobb County. Through the collaborative efforts of its partners and friends the group provides a comprehensive approach to combat and prevent the onset of abusive substance usage. Mission Statement:
Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substanc
e Abuse (CCAPSA) creates strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to promote health and wellness within the Cobb County community by preventing the onset of substance abuse. Vision Statement:
To create a Drug-free Cobb County Community
Goals:
CCAPSA accomplishes it’s mission through evidenced based enforcement, policy and education initiatives to:
Limit access to substance of abuse. Decrease the ease, ability, and opportunity for youth access to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD). Change the culture and context within which decisions about substance use are made. Align laws, ordinances and policies with best practices proven to reduce substance abuse. Provide educational programs, workshops, printed material, and social media communications to educate the community on the impact substance abuse has on our youth and our community. Social Responsibility:
The Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse works to engage various organizations and individuals representing the diversity (age, gender, race, culture, faith) and sectors (business, civic, education, faith, government, healthcare, justice, law enforcement, media, non-profit, parents, youth) of Cobb County to assist in strategies that will lead to community level changes throughout Cobb County, Georgia, including the cities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna.
