RISE ABOVE: Youth Empowerment & Drug Prevention Council

Ready to Lead. Ready to Heal. Ready to Rise.

RISE ABOVE is more than a program — it’s a movement. If you're between the ages of 8–18 and ready to stand up, speak out, and shape your future, this is your space.

Whether you want to join the Youth Council, become a member of the RISE Collective, or just connect with a community that sees your greatness — you belong here.

What Is RISE ABOVE?

A bold initiative that empowers youth to rise above substance use, violence, and adversity through:

  • 💡 Leadership development

  • 🎨 Creative expression

  • 🤝 Peer-driven advocacy

  • 🧠 Emotional wellness

This isn’t just prevention. It’s radical empowerment.

Our Mission

A generation of resilient, self-aware youth leading the way toward justice, wellness, and opportunity.

To help youth build confidence, embrace their identity, and lead change in their communities — drug-free, proud, and powerful.

Our Vision

"Where Every Voice Matters, Every Story Inspires, and Every Leader Rises."

What You’ll Experience

🔹 Youth Council – Be elected to lead events, shape decisions, and represent your peers. 🔹 Empowerment Labs – Dive into workshops on identity, resilience, and leadership.

🔹 Mentorship Circles – Connect with mentors who believe in your journey. 🔹 Creative Arts Initiatives – Use music, art, and performance to express your truth.

Join the Movement

Join the Movement

Whether you want to lead or just be part of something bigger there’s a place for you here.

✅ Ages 8–18 ✅ Free to join ✅ Safe, inclusive, and youth-led ✅ Real opportunities to lead, grow, and shine

Become a member. Join the Council. Start your journey. You are somebody. Rise Above. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

RISE ABOVE tackles the root causes of substance use low self-worth, trauma, and lack of opportunity with tools that build confidence, creativity, and community.

We believe youth-led change is the most powerful force for transformation. And we’re here to prove it.

Why It Matters