Health Promotion & Prevention Services
The various communities in Marion County make our home a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Through community collaboration, we aim to engage and empower individuals and communities to choose healthy behaviors, work together, and shape our environment to prevent chronic disease and promote health and wellness for all residents. Learn more about our programs and what resources are available to ensure our communities thrive.
Upcoming Events
1. High In Plain Sight: You Can't Stop What You Don't Know. Jermaine Galloway, aka "Tall Cop" is an internationally known expert in youth drug and alcohol trends and works with parents, educators, community leaders, law enforcement and others to understand and reduce harm caused by substance misuse in their communities. Officer Galloway will be giving two presentations in our community that are free and open to ages 18+. To learn more about Officer Galloway, visit tallcopsaysstop.com.
2. April 24, 2023: High School Youth Video Contest. Marion County Prevention, Polk County Family & Community Outreach, and Salem Health Injury Prevention are hosting a video contest for high school youth about mental health awareness. Prizes are awarded for submitted videos and Top-3 winners. For more information: 
2023Flyer_MarionPolk_MHVideoContest.pdf | 2023RegistrationForm_MarionPolk_MHVideoContest.pdf
Program Webpages
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Contact us
(503) 588-5351
MCHDPrevention@co.marion.or.us
3180 Center St. NE Salem, OR 97301
