PreventEd

What PreventEd does

PreventEd is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 43-0827852) founded in 1965 and headquartered in Olivette, Missouri (with an additional office in Washington, MO serving Franklin County), whose mission is preventing the harms of alcohol and other drug use through education, intervention, and advocacy. The organization delivers a portfolio of programs organized around four pillars: school-based prevention curricula for elementary, middle, and high school students; the GuidEd Early Intervention program and recovery resources (including peer support through The Collective and parent resources via Talk About It); professional development training such as Mental Health First Aid certification and ethics workshops; and harm reduction services including free Overdose Prevention and Naloxone training plus the NaloxBox community distribution program. Red Ribbon Training, Speaker Series events, and the Teen Institute youth leadership program extend reach into community awareness and advocacy.

Name

PreventEd

Legal name

PreventEd

Website

https://prevented.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PreventEd is a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that delivers substance use prevention education, early intervention, professional training, and harm reduction services to K-12 schools, families, professionals, and communities across Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ), Substance Use, Addiction & Harm Reduction Health Departments (HLAJAAAM)

Keywords

• Substance use prevention
• Mental health first aid
• Early intervention programs
• Community coalition training
• Recovery support services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: PreventEd is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 43-0827852) that relies on donations from individuals and organizations to support its education, intervention, and advocacy programs.
2. Professional Training Services: PreventEd provides professional training programs including Mental Health First Aid, overdose prevention, and ethics workshops. Many courses are funded by Missouri's Department of Mental Health and provided at no cost to participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PreventEd is a nonprofit organization delivering substance use prevention education, early intervention, and advocacy services. Its core offerings include school-based prevention curricula for K-12 students, the GuidEd Early Intervention program for adolescents and families, certified Mental Health First Aid professional training, community coalition support, recovery resources, overdose prevention and naloxone distribution, and harm reduction programming across the greater St. Louis region.

Product overview

PreventEd is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 43-0827852) headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, providing substance use prevention education, intervention, and advocacy services. The organization operates a portfolio of programs including School-Based Programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, Professional Development and Mental Health First Aid Training, Community Coalitions for grassroots organizations, Recovery Resources including peer support and counseling services, Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training, Red Ribbon Training for middle school youth, and Speaker Series events. The core mission focuses on preventing the harms of alcohol and other drug use through education, intervention, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GuidEd: Early intervention program for adolescents and families dealing with substance use issues
• The Collective
• Talk About It
• In the Weeds
• NaloxBox

Products and services

• School-Based Programs Substance use prevention education programs delivered directly in schools for elementary, middle, and high school students, designed to equip young people with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions around substances.
• GuidEd Early Intervention Early intervention program for adolescents showing signs of substance use, providing support and resources for both teens and their families.
• Professional Development Training Certified training programs for community members and professionals including Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid, ethics workshops, and substance use prevention training for practitioners.
• Community Coalitions Grassroots organization support providing technical assistance, training, resources, and education for local organizations addressing substance use in their communities.
• Recovery Resources Peer support services, counselor access, self-assessments, referrals, and recovery-focused programming for individuals and families affected by substance use.
• Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Virtual and in-person training on opioid use disorder, overdose response, and Narcan/naloxone administration for professionals and community members.
• Red Ribbon Training Free substance use awareness training for middle school students (grades 6-8) in the greater St. Louis area, teaching students to create their own Red Ribbon school activities.
• Speaker Series Educational presentations on substance use topics featuring expert speakers, offered in-person and virtually to the community.
• Youth Leadership Programs Programs including Teen Institute (TI) and Associate Board initiatives that develop youth leadership skills for substance use prevention advocacy.
• NaloxBox Distribution Narcan/naloxone distribution program providing overdose reversal medication to community members free of charge through NaloxBox locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% reported no further substance-related incidents at school while enrolled in the program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ameren CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmeren Corporation provides their auditorium facility for PreventEd's annual Trivia Night fundraising event. This venue partnership supports PreventEd's community fundraising and awareness efforts.
• National Council for Mental WellbeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreventEd is a certified provider of Mental Health First Aid training, a program developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. This certification partnership enables PreventEd to train community members in Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid using evidence-based curriculum.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreventEd's Red Ribbon Training program is affiliated with Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in America, which honors DEA Special Agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena (1947-1985). This partnership connects PreventEd to a national drug prevention awareness campaign reaching millions of students annually.
• Community Coalitions (Regional Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreventEd works with grassroots community coalitions across the greater St. Louis region, providing technical assistance, training, resources, and education. Community strategists support local organizations in addressing substance use in their areas.
• St. Louis Area School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreventEd partners with school districts across the St. Louis metropolitan area to deliver school-based prevention education programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• SAFE Project: National nonprofit focused on substance-use prevention, harm reduction, and recovery support. Direct thematic overlap with PreventEd's Narcan distribution and prevention education work, but with national rather than single-state scope.

Regional players

• Missouri Foundation for Health: Regional health-focused funder operating across Missouri and nearby states. Comparable geographic footprint, with overlap in mental health and substance-use prevention funding priorities.

Direct peers

• CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America): National membership organization that builds and supports community anti-drug coalitions with technical assistance and training. Highly comparable to PreventEd's community coalition and community strategist GTM motion.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit delivering family-facing substance-use prevention, intervention, and recovery support. Closely aligned with PreventEd's parent resources (Talk About It), GuidEd early intervention, and recovery peer support offerings.
• Drug Free America Foundation: Prevention-focused nonprofit advocating against substance misuse through education and community action. Directly comparable mission and grassroots coalition approach, though primarily advocacy-oriented.
• NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence): National advocacy and education organization addressing alcoholism and drug dependence. Comparable mission and grassroots community outreach model, though operating at national scale.
• D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): National K-12 substance-use prevention curriculum delivered in schools. Directly comparable to PreventEd's School-Based Programs in target audience, delivery model, and prevention-only mission.

Others

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Owner of the Mental Health First Aid curriculum that PreventEd delivers as a certified provider. Strategic partner rather than competitor, but directly comparable in delivering MHFA training to community members.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large established addiction services provider spanning treatment, prevention, research, and professional training. Overlaps with PreventEd in prevention professional development and recovery support, but operates as a broader portfolio.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Established addiction treatment organization with prevention, education, and professional training programming. Comparable in professional training and family education lines, but anchored on clinical treatment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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