New Member Spotlight: Partnership Douglas County
Tahoe Chamber | April 19, 2023 | Member Spotlight
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Partnership Douglas County supports the community by providing education and trainings on preventing tobacco, alcohol, and substance misuse and abuse.
Welcome to our Tahoe Chamber community, Partnership Douglas County! Learn more about them below in the Q&A.
I am one of many and I make good choices | Empowering teens against youth vaping
81% of youth who vape said they do so to decrease stress, anxiety, or depression (Truth Initiative). It is more important than ever that we teach coping skills and guide youth to lead healthier lives. Here are resources for teen cessation: Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 Quitthehitnow.com Nv.mylifemyquit.org
What type of business do you represent and how long have you been in business?
Partnership Douglas County is the local non-profit Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. Partnership was founded in 1992 and formalized in June 1993. This summer we are celebrating our 30th year in service.
Tell us more about what products and services your business offers. Is there anything people might not be aware you offer?
Partnership Douglas County (PDC) promotes a healthy community through education and resource connection. Our “bread and butter” is youth prevention education and resource connection. Through our youth group, Empowering YOUth, we provide substance use and mental health education programs in our schools. Through our Hispanic outreach we offer ESL classes, mindfulness, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs education and a women’s group called Fuerza Latina. Across the board PDC provides community education trainings on topics including Naloxone, Up and Coming Drug Trends, and other hot-topics. PDC manages the Mobile Outreach Safety Team through the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and provides grants to other local non-profits.
Tell us about any current/upcoming events, promotions, or unique deals happening at your organization.
We just concluded our annual Nevada Statewide Youth Legislative Day where we brough 19 youth across the state to learn about our legislator, have a chance to meet with their representatives and advocate for topics they are passionate about. PDC staff participated in The Drug Store project and provided education to our youth on Gateway Drugs.
On April 22nd Partnership Douglas County along with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the Rx Take Back Day from 10-2pm at three locations this year.
On May 13th PDC and Suicide Prevention Network are hosting the second “Prevention Starts Here” Walk for Mental Health Awareness Month. This event will start at Jakes Wetland in Minden, Nv and end at the Seeman Ranch Park. We would like to invite our community to join us for this great cause and to learn more about the resources offered in our beautiful county.
At the end of July Partnership will be taking youth to the Mountains of Possibilities Youth Summit in Reno! Last year over 50 youth across the state attended this camp down in Vegas and came away with life skills, education on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and skills to make them successful as teens and young leaders in our community!
Photos on the right are from 2018 camp and 2022 camp.
Why did you choose to join the Tahoe Chamber?
Partnership Douglas County is excited to join the Tahoe Chamber to better serve our community. Partnership is committed to meeting our partners and community members where they are at and providing them with the education and resources that they need to be successful. We look forward to creating new relationships with our partners at the lake through the Tahoe Chamber and the opportunities that they offer.
Is there anything else you would like to share with us to be featured in the Member Spotlight?
Partnership Douglas County is here to serve our community members! We would love the opportunity to meet with our partners and share information about who we are and what we do. Feel free to reach out to us for 775-782-8611 or info@pdcnv.org to learn more, schedule a presentation or to become a member of our coalition!
As a 501(c)3 Partnership Douglas County accepts donations to help further their efforts for youth and community substance abuse prevention. Go here or visit our website to learn more!