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GameChanger is a comprehensive 501 (c)(3), school-based substance use prevention program. It is designed to educate, support, and empower young West Virginians in grades 3-12 to live healthy, thriving lives while preparing to be our leaders of tomorrow. 

We Empower
Young People to Lead Healthy, Thriving Lives

Welcome to GameChanger

Laken's Law

GameChanger is proud to provide free of charge all the necessary components needed for schools to be compliant with the mandate which is Laken’s Law.

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2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR: 11 SCHOOLS •  4,819 STUDENTS

396 Schools • 267,605 Students

What We Do

Prevention Science sets us apart. GameChanger is an evidence-informed prevention program that helps students make healthy choices, build strong relationships, and contribute to a positive school community.

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Partner with schools, educators, families, and communities to provide age-appropriate, evidence-informed prevention programming.

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Use research-based approaches like Social Cognitive Theory and the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework to guide our prevention program development and delivery.

Explore Our Programs

Our Impact

in Numbers

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Facts & Figures

245k+

Students Enrolled

and Counting

89%

Students reported feeling confident

in being able to resist peer pressure after participating in the GameChanger program(s)

100+

Schools Enrolled for 2025-26

and Counting

50%

DROP in Alchohol Observance

of students after participating in the GameChanger program(s)

Support GameChanger

Together, we’re creating a generation of healthy, thriving students.

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When you donate today, your gift will go to work right away to encourage our youth to lead by example through healthy lifestyles, improve the future, and make a difference in the state of West Virginia.

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GameChanger is a 501(c)(3) organization.

How much would you like to donate? As a contributor to GameChanger we make sure your donation goes directly to supporting our cause. Thank you for your generosity!

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Educate.

Support.

Empower.

Welcome to The Game Plan, where we’re diving into real conversations about prevention, purpose, and the power to change lives. GameChanger is a West Virginia-based nonprofit dedicated to helping youth understand the dangers of opioids, fentanyl, and substance misuse — and to making prevention a movement.

 

Check out our latest podcast for all the details.

Testimonials

"The research-based programming for elementary grades and peer leadership model for our middle school and high schools fits perfectly with age-appropriate learning styles and provides our students with decision-making tools for the rest of their lives."

- Dora Stutler, Superintendent,

Harrison County Schools

"GameChanger is a culture here at Clay-Battelle. The seed that was planted in our little community four years ago has grown into something BIG. Students, staff, parents, and community members are all familiar with the program and its mission. GameChanger isn't just a program; it's a way of life here."

- Nicole R. Mattingly, 6th Grade Teacher/GameChanger Coach,

Clay-Battelle Middle-High School

"I am so appreciative of the work being done in the GameChanger Program. It is very evident that is is making a difference in the lives of the students, families, and the community."

- Jeff Bryant, Superintendent,

Greenbriar County Schools

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