1-855-825-3275 is a 24/7/365 helpline for Union County residents 18 years or older to get connected to the appropriate treatment for alcohol or substance use disorder treatment. We also provide up to 6 months of peer supportive programming. Transportation to treatment is also available. 

Prevention Links is a private, not-for-profit organization, which takes a leadership role in the prevention of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and related issues.

With community being defined as an environment where people live, work, or learn, the goal of Prevention Links is to pull together all available resources to eliminate the deleterious effects of drugs, alcohol, violence, and inadequate education and health institutions in our communities.

Prevention Links focuses on identifying and enhancing existing strengths within the individual, family, school, and work setting to serve as the first and most valuable resource in sustainable revitalization of all types of community.

Prevention Links implements training programs and evidence-based strategies, practices, and programs that are outcome-based and empower all segments of a community to be actively engaged in changing their environments.

Eligibility	Each of our programs have different eligibility requirements.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Financial Assistance / Referrals Community Community Education Community Service Volunteer Opportunities Education Early Childhood Education Educational Services Public School School-Based Services Employment / Training Internships Job Search Life Skills Training Supported Employment Vocational Training Family & Support Services Caregiving Case Management Family Support LGBTQ Parenting & Caregiving Referral Services Youth Groups Spiritual / Cultural Spiritual / Faith-Based Services
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Substance Use Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Bullying Child Abuse / Neglect Crisis / Safety / Prevention
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Social Skills Treatment Setting In Community
Payment Options	County Funding DCP&P Contracted Service Free State Funding
Language Spoken	Arabic Korean Spanish

Last Updated: 06/22/23