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Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA)

Information about the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA).
Page updated on May 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM

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About Us

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About SAPCA

SAPCA is an alliance of parents, youth, schools, city health and recreation agencies, media, nonprofits, businesses, policymakers and law enforcement.

Our mission is to engage diverse sectors of the community in collaborative, cross-cultural and comprehensive substance abuse prevention efforts that result in a reduction of underage substance use and abuse in the City of Alexandria.

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Youth Volunteer Opportunities

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Teen Programs

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Sign-up for SAPCA's Newsletter

Sign up for SAPCA's e-newsletter

Each month, SAPCA sends out an e-newsletter with information about upcoming events, community resources, and ways to get involved.

  • Check out our May 2025 newsletter here.
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Follow SAPCA on Facebook and X (Twitter) to learn about substance use trends and upcoming community events

  • Facebook: @SAPCAlexandria
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Get Involved with SAPCA

Interested in making a difference in your community? Explore some of the ways youth and adults of all ages can get involved with SAPCA to advance our community's youth substance use prevention efforts!

Facts About Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine and 1.5 oz of spirits contain the same alcohol content.

Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Finds facts and resources about alcohol, cannabis, e-cigarettes, and prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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Playbook for Parents to Support Healthy Youth

Guides for supporting the health and well-being of youth.

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Guide to Raising Resilient Kids

A parent and caregiver's guide to raising resilient kids.

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Teen Text Line

Text 571.640.2898 to get answers to non urgent questions.

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Data Collected and Shared by SAPCA

View data that guides SAPCA's work, including the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

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Prevention Campaigns

For Our Future / Por Nuestro Futuro

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PSA Youth Video Series

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