Shawnee Regional Prevention and Recovery Services (PARS) is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to helping make our community a place where people of all ages are safe, connected with others and free from the effects of substance abuse.

The mission of PARS is, "To enhance community wellness by providing prevention, intervention, education, counseling and referrals; and to assist in developing partnerships that empower individuals and communities to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors related to substance abuse and other unhealthy behaviors." 

To achieve its mission, PARS provides assistance and support to individuals, families, schools, businesses and the community. The agency is divided into two programs, the Regional Prevention Center and Safe Streets.

Regional Prevention Center of Shawnee and Osage Counties

The Regional Prevention Center (RPC) is part of a network of 11 prevention centers throughout the state.  The RPC works to decrease substance abuse among youth by supporting communities in using research and evaluation to achieve outcomes-driven goals.  What does that mean?  CLICK HERE to learn more.

The RPC also provides services for our area youth. We believe that healthy youth are vitally important to the health of our communities.  We provide drug and alcohol evaluations to youth referred by schools and several social service agencies.  To learn more about evaluations, CLICK HERE.

Evidence-based prevention education is also an important component in keeping our kids healthy.  The RPC provides prevention education to youth throughout the community in several different forums.  We also train other agencies and groups to deliver Positive Action to youth and families.

Safe Streets

Safe Streets works to create a healthier community by addressing substance abuse and crime through prevention education and citizen empowerment. Safe Streets sets up neighborhood watch groups, supports youth involvement in the community, encourages community mobilization, and has formed the Safe Streets Coalition to address crime and safety concerns, To learn more about Safe Streets, CLICK HERE.