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.
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Our diverse partners from across Milwaukee County unite to create safe and healthy communities for families.
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RISE Drug Free MKE offers multiple trainings and workshops each month on substance-free living, mental health, and wellness.
Our 2024 Impact
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Youth Participating in LifeSkills Classes
785
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People Reached via Social Media
26,320
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People Attended RISE Partners' Outreach Events
2,053
From the Blog
Milwaukee has a rich history that displays the power of collective action. From the organizing traditions of Black churches and neighborhood associations to the leadership that fueled local civil rights efforts, our city’s progress has never been the result of one voice, but the result of many.
That same spirit lives on in collaborations like the RISE Drug Free MKE coalition. Substance misuse prevention is often framed as an individual issue. But it is a community issue that touches us all. For communities in Milwaukee that have limited access to health care, economic opportunity, and prevention resources, collaboration is a necessity.
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