OUR VISION
The Bright Futures Barbour County Prevention Coalition’s vision is to improve the quality of life and create a drug-free, healthy environment in Barbour County.
OUR MISSION
The Bright Futures Barbour County Prevention Coalition’s mission and organizing principle is finding ways to delay the early initiation of substance use among youth by consistently reducing the risk factors and increasing protective factors available to young people in Barbour County.
OUR STORY
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure -Benjamin Franklin
Barbour County, West Virginia is a place defined by resilience, connection, and community. Like many rural areas, it faces real challenges, but it is also filled with people who are deeply committed to creating something better for the next generation.
Bright Futures was born out of that commitment. What began as a collaborative effort among local leaders has grown into a county-wide coalition bringing together schools, organizations, families, and community members to support youth and prevent substance use before it begins. Rooted in data and driven by people, Bright Futures is working to strengthen protective factors, expand opportunities, and build a healthier, more connected future for Barbour County.
This is the story of how a community came together, and what’s possible because of it.
15,500
BARBOUR COUNTY RESIDENTS
45+
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
30+
COALITION PARTNERS
MEET OUR COALITION
Bright Futures is built on the belief that real change happens when a community comes together. In Barbour County, that means schools, healthcare providers, churches, local businesses, nonprofits, families, and youth all working side by side, forming a coalition that is united in one purpose: creating a healthier, stronger future for the next generation.
