About the Fairfax Prevention Coalition
Fairfax Prevention Coalition (FPC) is a partnership of parents, youth, schools, healthcare providers, government agencies, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, media, nonprofits, businesses, policymakers and volunteers, working together, to combat substance misuse in our community.
The FPC values community involvement, particularly youth involvement, as essential to our work.
The FPC is proud to partner with organizations across Fairfax County. If you or your organization is interested in joining the coalition, please let us know!
Vision & Mission
Fairfax Prevention Coalition (FPC) is a partnership of parents, youth, schools, healthcare providers, government agencies, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, media, nonprofits, businesses, policymakers and volunteers, working together, to combat substance misuse in our community.
The FPC values community involvement, particularly youth involvement, as essential to our work.
The FPC is proud to partner with organizations across Fairfax County. If you or your organization is interested in joining the coalition, please let us know!
FPC Goals
- Decrease the number of youth who are using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
- Increase youth perception of personal harms caused by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
- Facilitate initiatives for the coalition to address youth substance misuse in our community.
- Empower youth voice and leadership to support substance misuse prevention in Fairfax County.
- The FPC focuses on decreasing substance misuse within the Fairfax County community, particularly Youth Substance Misuse (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opioids).
Coalition Structure
There are three levels of involvement within the FPC, and each level has its own role and responsibilities.
Member: Members represent the Fairfax County community, attend monthly coalition meetings, and lead FPC activities. Full list of Membership role & responsibilities.
Partner: Partners represent Fairfax County government agencies, attend quarterly meetings, and support and amplify FPC activities. Full list of Partnership role & responsibilities.
Youth Team Member: Youth lead FPC activities in their schools and communities and attend monthly coalition meetings, acting as equal partners along with other FPC Members. More information on the FPC Youth Team.
Contact us to join the coalition as an FPC Member or FPC Partner.
Apply here to join the FPC Youth Team!
FPC Youth Team
What is the FPC Youth Team?
The FPC Youth Team is a youth-led group that plans and leads substance misuse prevention activities in their schools and communities throughout the county. The FPC Youth Team works with the larger FPC on coalition-wide activities, but also plan youth-specific activities and events.
What is the time commitment for the FPC Youth Team?
The FPC Youth Team membership is a 6-month commitment, with the opportunity to extend involvement. FPC Youth Team members will commit to attending monthly Youth Team meetings (mix of in-person and virtual meetings) and weekly check-ins with the FPC Coordinator and their project teams (mix of email and brief virtual meetings). Transportation will be provided for in-person meetings. Youth Team members also have the option of attending monthly full coalition member meetings.
What are examples of FPC Youth Team activities?
FPC Youth Team members do things like: create social media campaigns, host substance-free events, speak on panels, design and star in their own Public Service Announcements, create art that educates the community about substance use prevention.
What do youth gain from being involved in the FPC Youth Team?
FPC Youth Members can earn volunteer hours, gain leadership and event planning skills, and develop and complete prevention projects that look great on college applications.
How do I join? Who do I contact for more information about the FPC and FPC Youth Team?
You can fill out this short application to apply today! Contact Caitlin Viccora to learn more or if you would like support on your application.
The FPC is a proud member of:
