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Welcome!

Who we are:

Harvard Drug and Alcohol Peer Advisors (DAPA) is a group of student advisors that serve both as health opinion leaders and resources to their peers. DAPAs are trained to provide accurate information and respond to questions regarding drug and alcohol use. While we come from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, we are united in our goal to make Harvard as fun and safe of a campus as possible.

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Wanna party?

Then apply for a DAPA Grant! Applications are due by Wednesday at 8pm each week to fund parties on the weekend. You can find out more about DAPA Grants and the application process here.

 

Resources:

DAPAs are always here for you, but if you need something more, you can find a lot for yourself or a friend at these resources.

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