Soundcheck Prevention Network is a non-profit, school-based prevention organization. We develop sustainable, evidence-informed strategies for your community that increase student wellbeing and prevent unhealthy attitudes and decisions about alcohol, nicotine and other drugs.
Our Approach
Student-First
We listen to the students to invite their influence and give them ownership in the prevention conversation
Insight-Driven
We use survey and other insight gathering methods to evaluate a school's climate, identify community strengths and student needs, and to formulate customized curriculum and strategies
Strengths-Focused
We build on the existing strengths of the community and apply strength-based principles to increase student and community health
Powered by Stories
We use story as a medium for change: young people are writing their stories and value those of their caretakers, teachers, mentors and peers. Our Prevention Specialists share their stories of addiction and recovery to bring prevention content to life in the classroom
Intentional and Sustaining
Prevention is an intentional, sustained practice that brings meaningful change to individual, community and cultural attitudes that shape our behaviors. We aspire to stay engaged over time
Outcomes-Oriented
We use analytics tools to set goals, measures, baselines and targets based on regional, national and global benchmarks
“As a high school principal, I don't face a more complicated, or more charged issue, than substance use. Will has helped our community progress in facing, understanding and reducing it. He single-handedly rejuvenated our prevention program
— High School Principal
Support Soundcheck
Soundcheck exists to advance the wellbeing of young people. We believe that each community has the inherent strengths on which to build their health, and that student insights are a critical starting point for developing customized, long-term prevention strategies. To succeed we will need to rely on the strength of our network and the support of partner organizations and individuals like you!
Your contribution will help us grow our reach and the number of people we impact. Donate
Join the Network
Let us count you among the many people who support Soundcheck and the work we are doing. Join the Network
Share the Word
Know a school that might benefit from our services? Share the Soundcheck story with your community. Make an Introduction
Volunteer Time and Talent
Do you have time to volunteer in our organization or a talent that would serve our mission?
Contact Us
WILL STRAUGHAN
Prevention Specialist & Founder, CEO
149 Courtland Ave #6
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-280-2079
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