Who We Are..

Substance Awareness Greater Anderson (SAGA) is a group of committed community members whose goal is to unite the Greater Anderson community in acknowledging, taking responsibility for, and preventing the use of illegal drugs - as well as the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

SAGA is a proactive coalition in partnership with multiple community sectors. We act as a catalyst to promote and strengthen community norms that will help foster a lifetime of healthy choices.

SAGA was established in 1995 as a subcommittee of the Anderson Area Wellness Alliance, in partnership with the Forest Hill School District. in 1999, SAGA became an independent 501 1C-3 status community anti-drug coalition.

What We Do...

Connect and strengthen community partnerships ......................... COLLABORATE
Send consistent messages across the community .......................COMMUNICATE
Build awareness of effective solutions and resources..............................EDUCATE
Speak out to empower the community...................................................... ADVOCATE
Inspire healthy choices................................................................................CELEBRATE

What You Can Do...

You can work with youth in our community:	You can assist SAGA by:
Coaching Chaperoning Driving or Transporting Teaching (e.g., dance or art) Mentoring Assisting Students with Homework Assisting with School / Community Activities Assisting at Special Events	Fundraising Doing Strategic Planning Planning Events Writing Grants Writing News Releases Assisting with Community Advocacy Mobilizing Our Community to Address a Key Issue