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Our Mission

The RISE Drug Free MKE coalition raises awareness of substance (mis)use, and, through inclusive education, elevates our entire community, from our youth to our elders, out of the harms caused by substance (mis)use.


Established in 2011, the RISE Drug Free MKE coalition (formerly MCSAP) exists to raise awareness to elevate youth in Milwaukee County through education, and to lift the entire community out of harms caused by substance use. With our coalition partners we will RISE to provide youth with Resources for Inclusive Substance Education. RISE is more than a name: It is a call to action, and a promise of the direction we're moving in as a community, together. 

MFD Chief Aaron Lipski testimony for RISE Drug Free MKE

Our 2025 Impact

  • Youth Participating in LifeSkills Classes

    745

  • Impressions Generated by Holiday Social Media Campaign

    2,800,000

  • Alcohol Age Compliance Checks at Local Retailers

    174

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Thank you to our generous sponsors:

  • SAMHSA
  • DFC
  • BHD
  • AWY
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