College student alcohol and substance misuse problems exact enormous social and economic costs for families, friends, and the community-at-large, including assaults, injuries, intoxicated driving, and death. Colleges and universities have a limited ability to address the problem without partnerships and collaborations at the local and state levels. The Virginia College Collaborative is made up of college and university public health professionals, faculty, and engaged community members who care deeply about these issues and are willing to work with community partners to reduce college substance use and create environments, policies and practices that support a safe and healthy college experience that enables students to succeed in college and beyond.

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While the Virginia College Collaborative provides ongoing technical assistance and support to the campuses, we also offer two trainings a year that are open to the public and interested participants from any Virginia campus.