BEST is a local substance abuse prevention coalition that promotes community wellness.
Our Mission
Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together (BEST) works toward unifying the community to promote wellness in our culture through increasing education, implementing strategies and enforcing policy to prevent substance abuse by youth and those who impact their development
Our Vision
Developing a culture of awareness and sustained action that will promote positive youth development and a healthier community
04/22/2025
Climbing to Success, One Smart Choice at a Time!
🧗Our Spring Break Camp at Pine Lake Adventure Park gave youth the reminder that every step they take matters. Recognizing that as they enjoy their time off it is important to make smart, healthy choices that sets them onto the path for success!
Let’s continue climbing together toward a brighter, healthier future!! 💜💙
04/15/2025
April is Alcohol Awareness Month 🗓️
Did you know?
Even one night of drinking can impact your brain, body, and the choices you make. And long-term use? That can seriously affect your heart, liver, brain, and immune system.
🧠Knowledge is power. Stay informed, stay healthy!
03/19/2025
Many people don’t realize that gambling problems affect youth 🚨🚫
It is time to raise awareness and protect our youth by educating them on the risks of gambling!!!
03/18/2025
Empowering youth, strengthening communities 💜
BEST had a wonderful time at the Mental Health Advocates Club Fair, spreading awareness about substance use prevention and mental wellbeing.
Together we can build a healthier future!!
03/12/2025
BEST collected these v**es from around our city to ensure they’re properly disposed of! 🚮
If you have any v**es that need disposing of, stay tuned! We are in the process of creating a monthly traveling v**e disposal setup. Details coming soon!
04/16/2024
April is Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month.
Be advised that to***co and alcohol use puts you at a greater risk of developing head and neck cancers.
04/11/2024
Our latest billboard is a call to action for Bristol.
The opioid epidemic is in our city and we need all hands on deck to combat it.
If you're interested in getting involved reach out to us in the DMs or email Mike at [email protected]
04/09/2024
The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services showed out today in Page Park for Child Abuse Awareness Month. Awareness is key.
You can visit the CDC's website for resources on child abuse and neglect:
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/resources.html
04/09/2024
Come join BEST and the rest of Bristol Youth and Community Services at Page Park as we honor . Lots of goodies and information!
04/04/2024
Here is a look at the types of substances involved with overdose deaths in Bristol in 2022. In many cases there were multiple substances involved in each overdose death. For example, a person may not have died from gabapentin alone, but taken it in conjunction with fentanyl.
04/03/2024
Reasons why communication helps:
- Fears shared are more likely to diminish.
- The first step in encouraging a person with thoughts of su***de to live comes from talking about those feelings.
- A simple inquiry about whether or not the person is intending to end their life can start the conversation.
04/02/2024
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an opportunity to update your knowledge about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the adverse impact of alcohol misuse on health and society.