Rutland Area Prevention Coalition

Mobilizing the community in the prevention of substance abuse

through education and promotion of healthy lifestyle choices.

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Simply put, the mission of the RAP Coalition is to bring people of Rutland County together to prevent drug use, tobacco use, and alcohol abuse by teaching them how to make better choices for themselves and others. Click on the links below to learn more and to see how we can help!

RAP Coalition

78 South Main Street

Rutland, VT 05701

(802) 775-4199 (phone)

(802) 775-4020 (fax)

rap@rmhsccn.org (email)

To contact us:

The Rutland Area Prevention Coalition has been serving Rutland County for more than 11 years and consists of two full time staff and four part time staff. Staff attend conferences and trainings on a regular basis and Advisory Council Meetings are held regularly.

RAP distributes two newsletters, Tobacco News which is a bi-monthly publication, and Reaching Youth Today which is a quarterly publication. Other media activities include PSA’s, letters to the editor, article placement, and more.

Our organization facilitates tobacco and substance abuse education activities including but not limited to: health fairs, school presentations, community events, parent education, community meetings, focus forums, and more. We  also distribute tobacco and substance abuse related materials throughout the community and offer resource loans to interested schools and organizations.

As part of our commitment to youth, RAP is currently implementing  the Second Step Curriculum in Rutland City Head Start Classrooms and is overseeing the direction of the Rutland County Youth Council.

In addition, RAP sponsors TEPCO, which is the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition. TEPCO works to implement environmental change regarding tobacco use within Rutland County.

The Education and Wellness Center provides resources such as videos, books, tapes, brochures, and more regarding substance abuse prevention, stress management, and more.

 

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

If you would like to join the fight against substance abuse in our community, your donation would be greatly appreciated! Please make checks out to the Rutland Area Prevention Coalition and mail to:

 

RAP Coalition

78 South Main Street

Rutland, VT 05701

 

Please indicate if you would like a donation receipt sent to you for tax purposes.

VOICE YOUR OPINION!

 

The RAP Coalition, in partnership with TEPCO, would like to know

how YOU feel about

Smoke-Free Parks in Rutland City.

 

Please click the link below to fill out this short Survey…

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8QQ68K7