Loudon County Health Improvement Council

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition …

Program Description:
A coalition working to reduce substance abuse through community collaboration.

How it Works:
The coalition maintains an infrastructure for substance abuse prevention which aides in the coordination of training, technical assistance, and networking necessary to achieve substance abuse prevention goals. It also tracks data trends to assess substance abuse prevalence. The group serves as an advocate for prevention programming and education. In accordance with the Tobacco Prevention Program, the coalition aides in the facilitation of tobacco prevention initiatives in the school system. The Loudon County Health Improvement Council serving as fiscal agent for the coalition works to ensure the continuance of the Coalition through various fund seeking initiatives.

The Coalition is made up of volunteers from LCHIC, local churches, law enforcement, schools, medical professional and National Guard. In October 2005 the Coalition was awarded a grant from Drug-Free Communities. The Grant provides computers for after-school programs for youth ages 13-17. The Coalition partners with the Boys & Girls Club to offer an after-school Cyber Cafe. In addition the Coalition offers programs during Red Ribbon week and provides bracelets to all students in Loudon County. This year a program called Take Control USA was presented in the schools to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. It is a multi-media substance abuse prevention program. Beginning this year the group will sponsor the National Night Out program on August 7.

Eligible Population:
All citizens of Loudon County are eligible to participate in this program.

Call 458-9119 for more information!

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P.O. Box 742, Loudon, TN, 37774 Phone: 865.458.9119, Fax: 865.458.9413