SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & EDUCATION
GCCC supports Thrive, a community effort to educate, collaborate, and advocate for lifestyles free from substance abuse.
THRIVE
Don't Just Live, THRIVE! Living Life Substance Free
Collaborate
Thrive is composed of members of the community who come together out of concern for the health and safety of our youth. We collaborate with other local organizations, our partners include:
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GCTV and other local media
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Civic Organizations and Businesses
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Faith and Recovery Communities
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Federal and Local Government
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Youth Serving Organizations
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Parents and Youth in the Community
Advocate
The members of Thrive work toward policy changes and to stay up to date on alcohol, tobacco, and drug legislation on the city, state, and national level.
"One of the best ways of stopping your kid from drinking is working on your relationship with them so they feel safe to come to you." - Carley Turner. PsyD. at Western Wayne Family Health Centers.