Envision Partnerships

Envision Partnerships was formed by interested volunteers in 1964. They shared common personal and professional concerns about alcoholism. They sought ideas and projects to prevent, to educate and to advocate for treatment. By 1970, the agency incorporated as a nonprofit and hired staff to fulfill this function. Volunteers still offer community input.

The agency pioneered free-standing inpatient alcoholism treatment in the mid 1970's. In the 1980's, it advanced substance abuse prevention from slogans to outcome driven programming. Dynamic approaches to impaired driving such as the ACCESS driver intervention program were introduced. Programming was introduced into the business sector to intervene and prevent loss of employee productivity caused by substance abuse.

Envision has a rich tradition of innovative substance abuse and violence prevention programming. Currently, the agency is the region-wide leader in school and community based high risk behavior prevention programming; conflict mediation applications; court referred diversion programming; and other creative character building modules aimed at bolstering the skills of youth.

Quality programming and certified staff measure our success. Recipients of five award winning exemplary substance abuse prevention programs (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2012) from the Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services. The 2007 Asset Builder Award winner selected by the Ohio Department of Education. Selected for the Greatest Community Impact award (2001) from the Ohio Drug-Free Action Alliance, and the Racial Legacies & Learning Best Practices Award 2004 from the City of Hamilton.

Envision views the twenty first century as a time of challenge and opportunity... The challenge of evolving society and the opportunity for innovative programming acutely focused on addressing needs and making a difference.

School & Court Based Services

Provide evidence-based trauma informed programming in substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, conflict resolution and low-risk gambling education with individuals and families.

Community Based Services

Partner and consult with local schools, agencies, places or worship, government and businesses in building resilient communities. Host free community events throughout the year to provide prevention education and healthy alternative activities.

Training & Development

Question persuade & refer (QPR Gatekeeper training) • Botvin's LifeSkills Facilitator Training • Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets and Sparks 101 • Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) • Ethics in Prevention (6-hour) • Basic alcohol, tobacco and other drug education • Minimize Risk ̴ Maximize Life (MRML): low risk alcohol education for adults • Gambling prevention: low risk gambling education • Mediator training

Advocacy

Advocate for policy changes at the local level to create a healthier, more thriving community. Collaborate with businesses to promote drug free workforce policies and procedures.