Monadnock Rising is a youth-focused substance use prevention program that focuses on two key underlying factors of youth substance use and abuse—risk factors and protective factors. Monadnock Rising provides insight, perspective and resources to young people allowing them the opportunity to make healthier choices in their everyday experiences. The goal of Monadnock Rising is to create a fundamental shift in the way we think about prevention, and focus on the factors that allow youth to seek solace in substances. Through this shift, we will be better equipped to help youth make healthier choices and prevent future generations from succumbing to substance use and abuse.