Through widespread community collaboration and support, we have developed a comprehensive array of prevention services for adults, children, and families in the Rockbridge Area. We work to involve schools, families, and communities in our efforts to help our youth and families reach their fullest potential. Programs and services aim to decrease identified risk factors prevalent in our area and to increase protective factors and resiliency. Prevention Services offers a variety of programs for parents and families and for children at every grade level in the schools. In addition, Prevention Services offers presentations and trainings for community groups, educators, school staff, and parents.

PEPStart Supports families with children birth to 5. Services are free and include information and referral and home visits focused on child development and parenting information and resources.

VTSF Tobacco Use Prevention Science-based programs are delivered through schools. Tobacco prevention programs aim to prevent tobacco use among children and teens and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Prevention Education Services Science-based programs and informational presentations for schools and community members focus on promoting healthy development and relational skills and preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition Dedicated to increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors for youth and families in our community, this group meets monthly to enhance the coordination and collaboration among existing agencies and services and to educate families, professionals, and the wider community on pressing prevention issues.