Youth Substance Use Prevention Summit

At this summit, we'll review current data about youth substance use in our county and prioritize which drugs to focus our efforts: alcohol, commercial tobacco, marijuana, or prescription drugs. Together, we'll identify key factors that contribute to youth substance use in our community and determine which ones we can effectively address, such as mental health and the availability and attractiveness of substances. 

We invite school staff, parents, social workers, law enforcement, civic leaders, faith leaders, youth organizations, substance prevention experts, local government officials, and all interested community members to join us. Your input will help shape our strategies for creating a healthier environment for Sauk County youth.

Summit Takeaways: 

• Better understand current trends in youth substance use with local data from focus groups and surveys.
• Prioritize substances on which to focus prevention efforts.
• Discover shared priorities across organizations and community sectors.
• Develop prevention strategies that work to reduce youth substance use.