ASAP of Anderson, Inc. Information

Vision: A drug-free Anderson County Mission: To prevent and reduce substance misuse among youth and adults in Anderson County. Our main function is to bring together all sectors of the community to effectively implement environmental strategies to prevent and reduce underage alcohol use and substance misuse. ASAP has 6 key values - Prevention, Compassion, Knowledge, Connection, Progress, and Proactive. 1. Prevention: is cost effective and ensures a long-term, healthy solution for substance use prevention that spans across generations 2. Compassion: all people deserve an opportunity to be a contributing member of our community; destigmatizing substance use disorder is the foundation by which this will be achieved 3. Knowledge: raise awareness and provide education to ensure Anderson County continues to be on the forefront of effective prevention strategies 4. Connected: collaborate across all twelve sectors of our community to ensure prevention is a priority so we can effectively meet people where they are 5. Progress: implement a comprehensive and complimentary set of strategies, proven to be effective in preventing and reducing substance misuse in Anderson County 6. Proactive: continuously meet the needs of the community by being pioneers in the field of prevention and using proximate data to identify new and emerging trends Our effectiveness is dependent on our volunteers! Please contact us at ASAPofAnderson@gmail.com to inquire about upcoming volunteer opportunities. We are a proud member of CADCA!