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The mission of the Substance Abuse Treatent, Education and Prevention (STEP) Network is to build a safe, healthy and drug free community by designing, providing, and implementing education, prevention, early intervention, and treatment strategies. The STEP Network substance abuse continuum will provide equal access and resources for prevention and treatement..

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 To reduce substance use and abuse among youth, through interventions to address marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, and designer drugs.
   


Increase positive youth development activities such as after school academic enhancement, sports, recreation, and cultural skill development.
   


Educate and raise awareness of community stakeholders about substance abuse issues.
   
Build the capacity of community stakeholders about substance abuse issues.
   


Strengthen collaboration and coordination among community-based organizations and local government.
   


Disseminate information on substance abuse treatment, education and prevention science, certification and resources.
   
Document local needs.