THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO HELP AND SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE MAINE & NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY IN THEIR EFFORTS TO LEAD SUBSTANCE-FREE, HEALTHY, HAPPY, AND REWARDING LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND THE LEVERAGING OF ALL RESOURCES IN AN EFFORT TO IDENTIFY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NEEDS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND RECOVERY. THE ORGANIZATION WILL CREATE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCE YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE BY IDENTIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMS AND BEST PRACTICES THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND THE SUCCESS OF THE COMMUNITY BY IDENTIFYING RESOURCES AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO THOSE REOURCES.