Strategic Prevention Aligning Recovery Communities

SPARC connects prevention and recovery communities to help youth and young adults build healthy, connected, resilient futures.

SPARC

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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Prevention

EDUCATION + CONNECTION

Recovery

LIVED EXPERIENCE + HOPE

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What is SPARC?

Through Strategic Prevention Aligning Recovery Communities, we bring young people, families, schools, community organizations, prevention professionals, and recovery communities together around a shared goal: healthier futures for young people.

SPARC focuses on strengthening protective factors, building connection, increasing awareness, creating positive opportunities, and making sure youth have a voice in the prevention conversation.

Strategic Prevention Aligning Recovery Communities

Strategic Prevention Aligning Recovery Communities

WHAT SPARC PROVIDES & HOW IT HELPS

PREVENTION EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Builds awareness, reduces risk, and connects people to early support.

INTERVENTION & SCREENING

Identifies needs and helps individuals take the next step with confidence.

TREATMENT NAVIGATION

Links participants to appropriate services, care coordination, and community resources.

RECOVERY SUPPORT

Encourages long-term wellness through peer support, relapse prevention, and ongoing connection.

Prevention builds the foundation. Recovery demonstrates that change is possible. Community connects us all.

Upcoming Event

Plant the Seed

"Where Prevention Starts and Hope Grows"
Hosted by CRWR & Sponsored By: Houston Recovery Initiative, City of Houston and the Houston Health Foundation
Hope Support & Resources Wellness Community
Date September 12, 2026
Time 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location Ecclesia Houston
1100 Elder St.
Houston, TX 77017
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Prevention that builds
strengths.

SPARC goes beyond awareness. We create opportunities for young people and communities to learn, connect, lead, and grow.

Education & Awareness

Engaging prevention education focused on substance use, resilience, wellness, decision-making, and healthy coping.

Youth Voice & Leadership

Young people are partners in prevention. We create meaningful opportunities for youth to share ideas, lead, and shape prevention efforts.

Community Connection

Connecting schools, families, prevention professionals, organizations, recovery communities, and young people.

Healthy Alternatives

Promoting positive activities, wellness, recreation, creativity, leadership, and meaningful community engagement.

Family Engagement

Helping parents, caregivers, educators, and trusted adults support healthy youth development and prevention.

Prevention + Recovery

Creating meaningful opportunities for prevention and recovery communities to learn from and strengthen one another.