Texans Standing Tall, a statewide coalition, has developed the Guide to Effective Engagement, a tool that can be used to engage young people in prevention efforts. This presentation will guide participants on how to effectively engage a community through adult and youth partnerships. More specifically, this session will review the best practices and strategic steps for implementing environmental prevention of underage drinking, tobacco and other drug use. It will focus on scientifically-based strategies intended for communities across the nation to utilize, as well as provide examples from Texans Standing Tall’s Youth Leadership Council Members’ application of these prevention efforts in their respective communities.