Southwest Harbor Police Department Joins Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign

We're thrilled to announce that Southwest Harbor Police Department has joined forces with Healthy Acadia to help prevent underage drinking in our community through the Parents Who Host, Lose the Most social hosting prevention campaign.

Parents Who Host, Lose the Most, a public health media campaign designed by Prevention Action Alliance, provides information for parents and communities about the health and safety risks of providing alcohol to individuals under age 21 and can help increase awareness of and compliance with underage drinking laws. The Parents Who Host campaign includes materials to help participating partners educate their community about the health and safety effects of underage drinking. The police department will have campaign fact cards available for community members.

According to the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey in 2025, nearly 16% of high school students in Washington County and 18% in Hancock County reported consuming alcohol within the preceding 30 days. By reducing the number of adults willing to provide alcohol to young people, over time we can reduce underage access and the likelihood that teens will drink alcohol and suffer the health effects that come from underage drinking. 

Healthy Acadia invites and encourages area businesses and organizations to help us share this key message in our communities. For more information about Parents Who Host and other substance use prevention in Hancock County, contact Mia Petrini, Community Health Coordinator at Healthy Acadia, at mia@healthyacadia.org. In Washington County, contact Katie Sell, Community Health Coordinator at Healthy Acadia, at 207-255-3741 or katie.sell@healthyacadia.org.