The Regional Prevention Center of Southeast Kansas

Established in 1987, the Regional Prevention Center of Southeast Kansas serves the 11 counties of Southeast Kansas: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

The RPC works directly with local groups and individuals to mobilize communities through the Strategic Prevention Framework using data to target high risk area for youth. This information can then be used to implement new prevention services and/or make existing prevention services more available.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Upcoming Events

National Recovery Month - September 2009
The RPC will be hosting an evening event for the public to help raise awareness by hearing from a panel of those in recovery, community resources, and professionals who can help. Check back for more specifics

Family Day- a day to eat dinner with your children
September 28, 2009
Children who eat dinner regularly with their family are at less risk of experimenting with risky behaviors. Check out www.kansasfamily.com to find out about family day events in your community.

Sobering Truth: Emerging youth drug trends in Kansas
September 29, 2009 9 am to 3 pm
Workshop for anyone who wants to know more about the drug trends in Kansas. Carol Spiker, Prevention Team Leader, with Prevention and Recovery Services in Topeka will be the workshop presenter. Cost is $45 and will include workshop materials and lunch. Pre-registration is required at www.greenbush.org or calling 620-724-6281.

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