Vision
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley is a coalition comprised of local political and business leaders, governmental and private youth/family service agencies, faith organizations, youth and parents, serving children, teens and families in Northern Santa Barbara County.
Mission
Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of children, teens, and their families by offering a variety of prevention and educational services to help address problems of risks associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, as well as violence, teen pregnancy, abuse, crime, school dropout and other related social issues.
Goals
In response to findings from several local surveys and reports, the coalition’s goals are to:
- Reduce the use of alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamines and inhalants among area youth.
- Provide prevention education for parents and teens that specifically address issues of substance abuse and other delinquent behaviors.
- To strengthen collaboration among community organizations and governmental units.
- To promote healthy beliefs and behaviors in our youth by increasing Pro-Social activities.
- To aggressively seek federal, state and local funding to bridge the gaps in services in the Santa Maria Valley.
