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Drug Prevention Resource Center
Mission Statement

To increase community awareness, through prevention and education, of the dangers associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

DPRC is proud to provide substance abuse
prevention education in Polk County...
Standing between your family and drugs!

The Drug Prevention Resource Center has worked diligently for over 20 years to increase community awareness, through prevention and education, of the dangers associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Our services include science-based prevention programs for elementary and middle school students, presentations to schools, parents, businesses, churches and community groups, as well as referrals for families experiencing drug or alcohol problems in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties.

Some of our informative substance abuse prevention education programs for youth & adults include:

Drug Free Puppet Shows for elementary & middle school students
Team Awareness Training Programs for the Workplace
Tobacco Awareness, Education and Cessation Programs
Educational Resource Literature Library

Call DPRC at 863-802-0777 today to ask about our Prevention Education Programs & Services available to groups, businesses, schools, churches, and organizations, FREE of charge!

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The Drug Prevention Resource Center and StandUP Polk, the Coalition for a Drug-Free Polk, are proud to present QUIT SMOKING NOW classes to offer Polk County residents the support necessary to decrease tobacco use.

Meetings are held once weekly for six weeks
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Family Fundamentals Center
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland

To register contact: Michelle White at DPRC
(863) 802-0777
email: michelle@drugpreventionresource.org

For Telephone Counseling, call toll-free:
FLORIDA QUIT-FOR-LIFE LINE
1-877-U-CAN-NOW
(1-877-822-6669)

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The Coalition for a Drug-Free Polk

TAKE A STAND FOR AMERICA’S YOUTH:
Join the Coalition For A Drug-Free Polk!

Together we can make a difference!!

To help our local efforts to reduce underage drinking and substance abuse, please consider joining the Coalition for a Drug-Free Polk. We invite concerned citizens to join the effort and take an active part in our monthly planning sessions. For more information, please call DPRC Executive Director, Angie Ellison, at (863) 802-0777 or write to: Drug Prevention Resource Center, 621 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801.

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Drug Prevention Resource Center
Agency Overview

Drug Prevention Resource Center is a nonprofit agency established in 1985 to increase community awareness, through prevention and education, of the dangers associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. DPRC provides substance abuse prevention education programs in the Polk, Hardee and Highlands county areas. Our services include science-based prevention programs for elementary and middle school students, presentations to schools, parents, businesses, churches and community groups, as well as referrals for families experiencing drug or alcohol problems.

DPRC serves as a source of support to ongoing treatment programs through the tri-county area and works cooperatively with the Department of Children and Families, United Way, The Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland, Inc., Florida Office of Drug Control, Family Fundamentals, members of the Juvenile Justice system, Polk County Sheriff's Department, the Highlands County Sheriff's Department, local police and the School Boards of Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.

The Drug Prevention Resource Center serves District 14, which covers Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.

visitors since 3/12/2002