About the Program

The is a nonprofit dedicated to fighting the opioid epidemic in the state of Georgia. Our primary focus is to educate students and teachers about ways to prevent substance misuse in youth and young adults. Across the nation, prescription drug (Rx) misuse has become the fastest-growing epidemic, and it’s affecting college students at alarming rates. In response to this crisis, the Georgia Prevention Project created the College Prevention Partnership (CPP) program to equip and empower college students with the tools necessary to be part of the solution.

In 2021, VSU joined the 11 other Georgia institutions committed to educating and preventing the misuse of prescription drugs. The purpose of the CPP is to promote the prevention of prescription drug misuse by equipping college students with the tools and knowledge to promote Rx prevention across college campuses through student-led campus outreach and events.

Upcoming Events

  • October 31 2024, 12 PM -2 PM, Converse Square - The Buzz Alcohol Awareness Fair
  • November 7 2024, 1 PM - 3 PM, Pedestrian Mall Union - Donut Do Drugs

What we do

  • Host and tabling events
  • Workshop presentations - Generation Rx
  • Student surveys about your perceptions of the use of prescription drugs
  • Programming collaboration with Georgia Department of Public Health, Opioid Prevention Specialist

Get Involved

The program selects students to serve as student ambassadors to raise awareness on campus. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the prevention efforts in Georgia. You can find out more by emailing vsuwellness@valdosta.edu or by joining the Peer Education Program and indicating that you want to be a part of the CPP initiative. 

Student Leader Contact 

Mallorie Merchant, CPP Student Liaison 
mlbarker@valdosta.edu 

Professional Advisor

Ms. Holly Wright, Manager, Office of Health Promotions and Wellness
hhwright@valdosta.edu

Need help?

  • GA Crisis and Access line 1-800-715-4225
  • GA Dept of Public Health 1-404-656-4507
  • Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline (800) 252-6465
  • Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 729-6686
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 662-4357