Protecting youth through knowledge, not fear.
The Youth Drug Protection Alliance gives high school students free, anonymous access to overdose prevention tools — because prevention-only programs don't reach every student, and no one should die for a mistake.
12%
of students in grades 9–12 reported using alcohol or drugs on school property in the 30 days prior to taking the CHKS survey.
15%
of grade 12 students reported heavy drug use in the 30 days prior to taking the CHKS survey.
Source: 2019–20 California Healthy Kids Survey, Oakland Unified School District
Three commitments, one goal: drug safety.
Free & easy access
Naloxone, test strips, and other drug safety resources distributed to every student. Less stigma, less stress.
The Ambassador Program
A small team of students, faculty, and one administrator at every partner school, coordinating drug safety resources and shaping it for their student body's unique needs.
A growing network
Working alongside existing harm reduction organizations and school districts to create improved programs and opportunities.
Launching this year in Oakland, expanding from there.
We're piloting the Ambassador Program at a partner high school in Oakland, with the goal of expanding across the district, Alameda County, and the greater Bay Area.
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We're actively building partnerships across Oakland and the greater Bay Area.