Our Mission
Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance (NECPA) works collaboratively to develop strategies for reducing and preventing high-risk drinking and substance use among Nebraska college students.
WHATʼS NEW
NECPA NEWS
- Read our latest newsletter: NECPA Newsletters
- NECPA is thrilled to announce that Dillon St. Bernard has been selected to lead our Narcan Education & Stigma Reduction Campaign for Nebraska college campuses! - Chosen from a highly competitive pool of proposals, DSB was selected because they bring a powerful storytelling approach rooted in social justice and harm reduction, proven success in public advocacy and coalition campaigns, and expertise in engaging Gen Z through high-quality, modern media. With a clear, results-driven campaign plan, DSB will help bring this initiative to life. Campaign materials are expected to be ready before the winter holidays. Stay tuned to our website and newsletter for updates!
- As Marijuana's Popularity Grows, So Do Its Harms: Listen to Podcast
- Largest Study Ever Done on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Working Memory
- UNL’s Methodology and Research Center (MERC) is developing fact sheets that focus on key findings of the 2024 NACHB survey to help ensure that the data collected is used to guide prevention programming statewide. Check out the newest fact sheets:
HIGHLIGHTS
- The NECPA is working hard to revamp the College Behavior Profile program to improve its utility with students and efficiency for staff. Stay tuned for more information and updates as we prepare for the 2025-2026 academic year!
- The NECPA is thrilled to announce that its 'Make it About You' social media campaign has been recognized with two prestigious awards for excellence in marketing and communication. Developed in partnership with Epicosity, the campaign received the MarCom Platinum Award, the highest honor from the international creative competition recognizing outstanding achievements in marketing and communication. Additionally, the campaign earned a Silver ADDY in the Public Service category at this year’s South Dakota Ad Federation Awards. Visit our 2024-2025 academic year marijuana education campaign landing page
- The NECPA would like to acknowledge the following schools that have successfully implemented Power of Parenting information updates on their school's websites:
CAMPUS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN THE NECPA
The NECPA Currently includes 26 institutions of higher education in Nebraska, including private and public colleges and universities as well as community colleges and proprietary colleges. NECPA members use strategic and comprehensive environmental approaches to reduce high-risk drinking and the negative effects of excessive alcohol use. The only criterion for membership is the written commitment of the top administrator to support his/her personnel in efforts to reduce high-risk drinking among the institutionʼs students.
To learn more about the NECPA or how to join, please fill out our contact form.
Funding Acknowledgements
The Omaha Collegiate Consortium (OCC) is a subset of the NECPA and is funded 100% through funding from the Opioid Settlement funds contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Region 6. The OCC received an award of $187,674 for the funding period 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026.
The NECPA is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), contracted through the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Office. The NECPA received a sub-award of $225,000 for the funding period 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026.
The NECPA is funded in whole or in part by the Opioid Settlement Funds Grant through Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority and PMHC Foundation.
This project is supported by opioid settlement dollars received through Region II Human Services. Region II Human Services received funds from the Nebraska Opioid Settlement Remediation to fund opioid abatement strategies outlined in the opioid settlement agreements (Exhibit E). These funds are used to address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, education, and recovery.
This project is supported by national opioid settlement dollars received through Region 3 Behavioral Health Services.
No non-federal sources of funding support this program. The contents of this website reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HHS, SAMHSA, Center of Substance Abuse Treatment, NE-DHHS, NDOT-HSO, or Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 5, or Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare.
