Local Services

Partnership's volunteer board of directors works closely with all programs. The board, comprised of key community leaders, provides resources, materials and in kind service.

• Parenting education classes are provided to the residents of the Huntsville Housing Authority. Trained educators teach residents numerous skills such as communication, discipline, AIDS awareness, proper nutrition, and drug education. These six week classes are available whenever requested by the Huntsville Housing Authority. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• Working in conjunction with Huntsville Housing Authority, Partnership established monthly town forums at Mason Court, Searcy Homes, and Council Court. Key community leaders worked with the residents to inform them of services provided to families in need. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• In conjunction with the Madison County Mental Health Center, six week educational classes are provided to high-risk youth by professional drug educators. Classes are taught at the Huntsville Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, the African-American Churches, Meadow Hills, Harris Home, Oakwood Academy, Berkley Community Center, and Alabama A&M. Sessions include goal setting, communication skills, self-esteem building, and drug education. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• The Huntsville Parents Coalition for Healthy Teens, comprised mostly of Southeast Huntsville parents, meets on a monthly basis to discuss and learn solutions to drug abuse. Partnership administers this service and provides literature and speakers. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• The Parents Resource Center, a division of the Partnership, provides workshops on a quarterly basis to all families in Huntsville. The 2 1/2 hour workshops consist of topics which include identification of drugs, legal ramifications and treatment providers. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• "How to Avoid the Party Trap" is comprised of Huntsville City high school students who meet with local PTA parents to discuss violence and drugs in the schools. Parents find this service highly informative and revealing. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• Teen Forums, an annual program, consisting of a coalition of Huntsville City high school students discussing youth issues with middle school students. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• An up-to-date library consisting of brochures, videos, books, and magazines is available at no charge to all residents in Huntsville. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• "Brown Bag Seminars" have been conducted at over 25 corporations in the community. The video "How to Raise a Drug-Free Child", speakers, and literature are provided at no cost during the lunch hour. This service is provided on an annual basis. To order the video, contact: HBO Tape, c/o United Way of America, 701 North Fairax St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2045
• "Smoke, Choke, Eventually Croak", an anti-tobacco program is taught to 3rd graders in Huntsville and Madison County Schools. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• "Think! Don't Drink", an anti-alcohol program is taught to 4th graders in Huntsvile and Madison County Schools. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386
• "Mac's Choice", a 3rd grade drug prevention storybook, is taught to students throughout Huntsville and Madison County Schools. To order the book, contact: Rocky River Publishers, (304) 876-2711
• The Red Ribbon Campaign, a national drug awareness campaign, is held yearly at the Madison County Courthouse. Hundreds of youth and adults wrap the courthouse with a red cellophane ribbon. For more information, contact: The National Federation of Parents, (314) 845-1933
• As a member of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Partnership distributes television and radio public service announcements to all media outlets. Partnership also coordinated the television specials, "My Choice - Drug Free", "The Tennessee Valley Fights Back", and "They're All Our Kids". For more information, contact: The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, (212) 922-1560
• The Madison County Coalition for a Healthy Public, a collaborative effort of Huntsville Agencies which focus on health issues. For more information, contact Deborah Soule at the Partnership at (205) 539-7339 or (205) 539-7386

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