Greater
Spokane Substance Abuse Council's (GSSAC's) Prevention Center
Organized
in the fall of 1982, GSSAC was established as a community effort
by business leaders, policymakers, and citizens to take a stand
against drugs and violence. Certified as an independent 501(c) 3
nonprofit organization with registered Articles of Incorporation
and a 15-member Policy Board of Directors in February of
1983, the coalition coordinates collaborative efforts to
reduce the impact of misuse of alcohol, drug abuse and violence
in the Spokane area.
Today, GSSAC’s Prevention Center is home to several coalition
based projects and programs working toward the prevention of
substance abuse, violence, and impaired driving. GSSAC
implements the Communities That Care risk and protective factor
model along with the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention’s
Strategic Prevention Framework process to promote community-wide
environments that fosters positive attitudes and behaviors among
youth and, in turn, adults. Multiple strategies at multi-levels
unite and support the community with the common goal of creating
safe and healthy environments for communities across our region.
Mission
The
mission of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC) is to reduce substance abuse and violence in Spokane County.
Purpose
The
primary purpose of GSSAC is to support a strong collaborative coalition with broad and diverse community representation that promotes primary community-wide substance abuse/violence prevention and reduction strategies.
GSSAC's Staff's Vision
Statement
The
vision of the GSSAC Staff
is to support GSSAC’s mission by providing substance abuse and
violence outreach services, fostering collaboration, raising
awareness, and enhancing the efforts of existing community
programs in addition to administering support services in a
cost-effective and morally responsible manner for the enrichment
of all youth, families, and every citizen of Spokane County and,
as appropriate, throughout the state of Washington.
Funding
GSSAC's Prevention Center is funded through state and federal grants, fee based programs, coalition partnerships, and generous community support including our Board of Directors and Staff.
