Program areas at Power of Putnam
Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnership for Success Program: Coordinate programs to reduce the non-medical use of prescription drugs and abuse related problems and consequences in Tennessee.
Established Coalitions Program: Coordinates the implementation of substance abuse prevention strategies to address underage drinking and tabacco use; Builds community level infrastructure to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance abuse in Putnam Co, TN.
Drug-Free Communities Program: Supports collaboration among community entities to reduce substance use among youth. Works with leaders within the community to identify and address local youth substance use problems and create sustainable change through environmental prevention strategies. The total value of donated services, space, and other materials to this program is $196,158.
Lifeline Peer Support - to reduce stigma related to the disease of addiction and increase community support for policies that provide for treatment and recovery services
Drug-Endangered Children - to develop policies and programs in response to drug endangered children
Coalitions COVID-19 Supplemental - to reduce marijuana use among persons ages 12-25 years
State Opioid Response III - to identify and select evidence-based interventions that address local needs, reduce substance abuse problems, prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance abuse, and build prevention capacity and infrastructure at the state, regional, and community levels
Putnam County awarded a grant to fund to build coalition capacity and to implement projects to reduce opiod misuse in Putnam Ciynty Tennessee.
STOP Act - to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults in Putnam Co, TN
OAC - Tennessee Opiod Abatement Cuncil granted funds to reduce the diversion ofCF vetinaryprescription funds to human misuse through programs to educate vetenary professionals.
Amerisource Bergen Foundation - to provide prescription drug diversion awareness and prevention within the TN and southeastern animal care community