Officially created by Executive Order No. 8-04 in May 2004, the WV Partnership is the state's designated substance abuse prevention planning and policy body. It consists of Governor-appointed representatives primarily from state and community entities who have training, experience, and/or special Knowledge concerning substance abuse, prevention, intervention and treatment. Its purpose is to coordinate a comprehensive statewide substance abuse system through activities including but not limited to: planning, securing resources, recommending sub-grants, and evaluating.
The Partnership is staffed by the WV Prevention Resource Center and supported with funding from a federal Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant; a federal Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant; and The Governor's Drug Free WV Grants.
Governor's Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Address Substance Abuse in WV (Released Nov 2009)
Official Plan Cover; Plan
2009 Governor's Drug Summit Information
Governor's Remarks VIDEO 1; Governor's Remarks VIDEO 2
Program
Media Advisory
Photos
2009 WV Partnership Annual Report