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ANNUAL REPORT
2014
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Marc Jeffries, President
Sandra Kosik, Treasurer
John Stindt, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Kaplan
Rick Lewis
Deborah Macon
Carol Mastroianni
Susan Papple
STAFF
Julie Brenner, Executive Director
Mary Ann Vergith, Prevention Coordinator
Darren Lubbers, PhD, Evaluator
Tracy Chirikas, FAN Coordinator
Kim Urbanowski, Administrative Coordinator
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1075 Featherstone Rd
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 221-7101
[email protected]
www.achcmi.org
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Designated a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
in 2004
Licensed by
Michigan’s Bureau of Health Care Services
Published January 2015
“Recipients of substance abuse prevention services have rights
protected by state and federal laws and promulgated rules”.
For information, contact the Office of Substance Abuse
Services Recipient Rights Coordinator, Sherrie Kilpatrick,
1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Bldg. 34E, Pontiac, MI 48341-0432
Federal, State, and/or County funding has been provided through
the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority Office
of Substance Abuse Services to support project costs
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Mission
Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities is a
nonprofit organization that strengthens collaboration
among community partners and mobilize community wide
efforts to promote a healthier Oakland County
through prevention, recovery and support.
Vision
A unified voice for a healthy Oakland County.
The ACHC defines “healthy” as promoting a
continuum of care that embraces prevention, treatment,
recovery and support efforts.
Pur pose
In Oakland County, Michigan...
1. Prevent alcohol and substance use by youth
2. Prevent alcohol and substance abuse by adults
3. Create, sustain and recognize partnerships that encourage
physical and mental health
4. Improve access to resources and opportunities through
education and advocacy
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities (ACHC)
formed as an extension of the successful Coalition of Healthy
Communities (CHC) network that was founded in 1993 by
four local coalition groups seeking to strengthen their existing
collaboration though the creation of an umbrella organization.
In 2003, CHC members, with the support of Oakland County’s
Office of Substance Abuse Services, launched the Alliance of
Coalition for Healthy Communities to begin the next phase in
Oakland County Prevention.
In 2014, we revised our mission to incorporate support and
recovery. By doing so, a partnership was established with
Families Against Narcotics (FAN) to bring a strong and effective
prevention, support and recovery alliance that would span
across Oakland County through a unified chapter. The ACHC
Oakland County FAN chapter operates based on FAN’s mission
and vision which marries with the ACHC Mission listed on the
previous page.
Today, the ACHC has grown to include 15 community
prevention coalitions and five Oakland County FAN Regions
that serves more than forty local communities.
We are encouraged by the growth of the ACHC and thank the
amazing coalitions and partners that tirelessly work to prevent
and reduce substance use among our youth and improve lives
in Oakland County.
With gratitude for your continued support,
Marc Jeffries
Board President
ACHC 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
Clear the Smoke: Coalitions engaged in
an intensive training with Kevin Sabet,
internationally recognized expert on drug
prevention and the author of “Reefer
Sanity: Seven Great Myths About
Marijuana”, in April on how to educate the community in order
to combat changing attitudes toward marijuana use.
Keep Them Safe, Keep Them Healthy:
Launched new prevention materials to ensure a
larger and consistent reach of key substance
misuse issues to help parents and community
members protect our youth
“Be the Solution" launched in 2014 as an
Oakland County campaign created by an
ACHC work group of coalition members
to decrease opiate and prescription drug
misuse among local youth. In collaboration with Oakland
University's Criminal Justice Department, the Parent,
Grandparent and Caregiver Toolkit was launched along with a
partnership with Families Against Narcotics in October.
With support from the ACHC, all 15 coalitions and partners are
combating this issue.
Committee:
Julie Brenner, ACHC
Mary Ann Vergith, ACHC
Angie Gullekson, Oakland County Health Division
Carol Mastroianni, Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition
Carly Podzikowski, Southeast Oakland Coalition
Diane Dovico, Royal Oak Community Coalition
Marianne Wiwel, Troy Community Coalition
ACHC Oakland County
Families Against Narcotics
As a direct response to the
rising concern of opiate
misuse and increase in heroin
deaths, the ACHC partnered with FAN to increase support
and recovery resources across the County by establishing
one cohesive chapter that launched four regions in 2014 and
included hiring of a dedicated FAN Coordinator and a position
on the founding organization's Board of Directors.
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Increased the number of families who received the “Parents Who Host, Lose the
Most” mailing from all 11th and 12th grade parents to all 9th through 12th grade
parents in our eleven public and private high schools. BBCC partners with all five
police departments on this effort that reaches over 8,500 families.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Attended the CADCA Conference in February and met with
legislators during Capitol Hill Day. Marijuana prevention
was a major concern brought up during the meetings that
day.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Ensured all five of our municipalities have Operation Medicine Cabinet boxes
by installing the last two in 2014. This will now make it easy and convenient
for residents in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Village of
Beverly Hills, and Villages of Franklin/Bingham Farms to dispose of their unwanted medications.
• Partnered with Bloomfield Hills High School to put on its
first Awareness Day for over 200 students and almost 20
parents. The two speakers, one of whom was from FAN,
shared their stories followed by separate teen and parent
dialogue groups.
• Initiated and convened the first ever all school assembly on
drug awareness and prevention. Over 1,400 students heard
personal stories about addiction to recovery from different.
A follow-up piece was sent to all parents about the day and included key talking
points so parents could engage in meaningful conversation with their teens.
“Being a member of ACHC is priceless! With ACHC serving as the hub of our coalitions’ wheel, like-minded leaders and organizations are able to come together, to
support one another in the important work of keeping our youth safe and substance
free. We are definitely stronger and can accomplish even more together by maximizing
our collective expertise, creativity and resources, thus making an even greater impact
on our targeted audiences. The addition of FAN to our collective community resources
and partnerships has proven to be extremely valuable already. It is a breath of fresh air
to be a part of a group who acts selflessly for the greater good of the whole.”
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition
1525 Covington Rd Bloomfield Hills 48301 • (248) 203-4615 • www.bbcoalition.org
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Attended the Parent Teacher Conferences at our local High School and handed
out “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” information along with literature on the
damaging effects of underage drinking. Senior parents were encouraged to “Take
the Pledge to Encourage Youth to be Substance Free.” Annual Graduation Letter,
Family Guide to Teen Parties and Parents Who Host fact cards were mailed to
graduating families.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Attended “Kids Day in the Park” and the “Taste of
Clarkston” where we provided fun activities for kids
while our Board members distributed Clear the Smoke
literature to parents and adults.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Hosted two Drug Take Back Days, one in April
where we completely filled the drop box and had to
close early, and one in October. Promotion included
distributing flyers with Parent Tips about Rx drug use
and abuse, as well as replacing all old posters at local
doctor’s office and pharmacy.
• Provided a Bowling Party package for 50 kids during Spring Break Clarkston
Style 2014 and worked with Clarkston downtown businesses to conduct a
scavenger hunt, “ Seek the Shades,” where contestants found large sunglasses
and filled out an entry form.
• Spoke at the Middle School’s 5th grade transition night about the 40
Developmental Assets and informed parents about the research that proves
that the more “assets” young people have, the less likely they are to involve
themselves in risky behaviors.
“ACHC is the hub for all coalition members to go to for anything from support to
countywide collaboration projects. Having this support allows us to not have to
spend resources creating projects that have been done in other areas. We all have the
same goals in our areas, we share worries, problems, speakers, upcoming trends, etc.
Recently the ACHC is helping coalitions through local training information, sharing
important contacts and encouraging us to strive to do more in our communities.”
Clarkston Coalition for Youth
PO Box 702, Clarkston 48347 • (248) 320-4550 • www.clarkstonyouth.org
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Continued to work on educating youth and adults about the dangers of underage
drinking, particularly during prom and graduation season.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Conducted several meetings and events to discuss and promote the “Clear the
Smoke, Protecting Our Kids from Marijuana” campaign.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Participated in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day in September to promote
safe disposal of unused and unwanted Rx medications at the Clawson Police
Department prescription drug drop box. Additionally, Rx Drug personal lock boxes
were distributed at each Take Back Day event.
• Partnered with community sectors to conduct a Town Hall meeting regarding the
prevention of prescription drug abuse and other drugs.
“Clawson Community Coalition is very proud to be a part of ACHC. The Coalition has
grown in so many ways due to the ACHC. The overall support from the ACHC is indispensable. We would like to say Thank You for the networking, mentoring, trainings,
moral support, Oakland County contacts, as well as the good example of team work
ACHC that has taught us.”
Clawson Community Coalition
P.O. Box 77, Clawson 48017 • (248) 546-9777
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Elementary schools continued to offer "Kids in Charge",
a substance abuse prevention program, to over 1,900 1st5th graders. In West Bloomfield, alcohol use in the past 30
days for 8th graders (according to the 2012 Pride Survey)
was 1.8% compared to the national usage rate of 11.2%.
Our KIC coordinator and two
exceptional, longtime volunteers.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Hosted a Teens and The Law Forum for over 100 people. Our panel included
Judge D’Agostini from the 48th District Court, a defense attorney, police officer,
social worker and High School principal. Audience participants were able to ask
questions to the panel members. Many questions focused on marijuana due to the
decreased perception of harm for marijuana use in our community.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Partnered with Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield and Henry Ford Maplegrove
on a Heroin Forum. We focused on the transition from opiates to Heroin in our
community. We heard details from an ER doctor, our Police Chief, Maplegrove
Program Coordinator and a recovering addict and his father.
• Placed a wrecked car in front of our
High school during homecoming week to
remind students to Drive and Ride Sober.
• Common Ground’s SaYes Troupe
performed mini skits to all middle school
students about bullying, cyber bullying
and peer pressure.
“Being part of the ACHC and having the networking capabilities of learning from the
bigger coalitions is priceless. It helps us create successful programming here in my
community without trial and error.”
Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
PO Box 250072, West Bloomfield 48325 • (248) 321-8642 • www.gwbcoalition.org
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Partnered with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and the Village of
Holly Police Department to conduct alcohol compliance checks at 20 area retailers in order to reduce accessibility of alcohol to minors. We are happy to report
that only two were ticketed. The coalition continues to educate alcohol retailers
on the laws and risks associated with selling alcohol to minors.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Partnered with Holly Middle School to promote “Clear the
Smoke: Protecting Our Kids from Marijuana” with a presentation
for parents and youth that addressed the long and short term
effects of marijuana use on the developing brain, as well as
clarifying myths regarding medical marijuana legalization.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Continued to promote and support the prescription drug
take-back station at the Village of Holly Police Department,
which included collaboration for the DEA Drug Take Back
days in April and September, as well as distribution of prescription drug lock boxes at community events.
• Partnered with Holly High School to provide 3rd Millennium Classroom,
Marijuana 101 curriculum to 20 students who were suspended from school for
marijuana possession.
• Youth Action Board obtained funding to implement a Strive for a Safer Drive
campaign, which addressed the risks of distracted driving.
• Provided a summer camp for at-risk students entering middle school using the
Safe, Smart and Successful in Middle School curriculum.
• Sponsored several community events to provide substance-free activities for
youth and families, including: community movie nights throughout the summer
months; teen block party for middle and high school students and substance-free
pre-football game tailgate party.
“The ACHC is a great resource for everyone in Oakland County; individuals, coalitions,
schools and communities benefit from the resources they provide. HACC’s partnership
with the ACHC is a strong contributing factor to the Coalition’s successful prevention
efforts.” ~ Emily Rose Finkle, HACC Board Member
Holly Area Community Coalition
920 Baird St, Holly 48442 • (248) 328-3135 • www.hollycommunitycoalition.com
UNDERAGE DRINKING
PREVENTION
Worked with Oak Valley Middle School
students to present Underage Drinking
Prevention skits to fellow students, as
well as a prevention poster contest.
MARIJUANA
PREVENTION
Participated with Huron Valley Schools
in distributing information on the
prevention of Marijuana and other drugs.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Worked with the Senior Center and Police Department to make sure our Senior
Community has a drop off site for unused Prescription Drugs. Distributed
information at the Milford Memories Summer Festival.
• Together we can make a difference… Being a member of a county-wide
coalition network has helped make a difference in the Huron Valley Community.
Our goal is to bring together the school and community to enlighten everyone
to support prevention efforts. We work together with the schools, police,
hospitals, chamber of commerce, churches, senior center and our local YMCA
to accomplish our goals.
Huron Valley Community Coalition
2390 S. Milford Rd, Highland 48357 • (248) 977-3368
UNDERAGE DRINKING
PREVENTION
Worked with SADD students to make shirts
stating “7 out of 10 students choose not to drink
each month,” and host positive choice events,
during Homecoming, Spring Break, Prom and
Graduation. Continued to build on the campaigns, Parents Who Host, Lose the Most ,
Underage Drinking, Not a Minor Problem and
Sticker Shock by mailing and passing out information at school and community events.
2014 Life of an Athlete
Team of the Year.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Carried out the Marijuana IS Harmful
campaign, due to the reduced perception of
harm for marijuana use. The Life of an Athlete
program added a marijuana module showing the
harms of marijuana on athletic performance.
Both high schools participated in random drug
dog searches, where the schools were able to
report “clean sweeps.”
Picnic in the Parks
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Promoted the city’s Prescription Drug Drop Box through community events like
the Healthy Heights Run, the Festival in the Park and the annual Health Fair, as
well as the National DEA Take Back Days in the spring and fall. Students from
all three high schools came together to have a work day at the Senior Center and
ran Gaga ball events at local parks where they also promoted safe storage and
disposal of Prescription Drugs.
Madison Heights Community Family Coalition
300 W. 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights 48071 • (248) 978-6644 • www.mhcfc.com
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Conducted various community focused events including a multi-month,
highly visible “Parents Who Host, Lose the Most” messaging campaign
to increase parental awareness of the dangers of underage drinking and
their responsibilities to keep their youth safe that included billboards and
personalized letters to all parents of 11th and 12th grade students.
Launched “Buzz, Busted, Broke” campaign with Oakland County Sheriff’s
Office which began with a sign in front of a crashed car outside of Lake Orion
High School that expanded to a billboard and social media blitz.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Provided “Clear The Smoke: Protecting Our Kids from Marijuana” fact cards
to parents and community members through a Town Hall meeting and extensive
social media campaign.
Participated in the Alliance of Coalition for Healthy Communities Task Force.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Partnered with Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Orion Substation for several
prescription drug take back events including the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
National Take Back Day in October.
Assisted Lake Orion Police Department and the Village of Lake Orion in the
purchase of a DEA approved disposal box and launched its use during the DEA
October Take Back event.
Collectively, over 200+ pounds of pills were removed from local homes due to this
effort and more than 100 locking medicine boxes were distributed in the community
• Organized 4rd Annual Court Night with 52/3 District Court and
local law enforcement to inform parents and youth about the laws
and consequences of youth substance use and underage drinking
• Held 2nd Annual Family Fun Color Run/Walk to kick off National
Prevention week in May that resulted in over 300 participants
• Held “Drugs 101” event with St. Joseph Mercy Health System for parents
“The Coalition continues to earn the respect of state, county, and local officials due to their
ongoing commitment to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse. NOCC is effective because of the continued support of local agencies including the Lake Orion Police
Department, Oakland County Sheriff Department, and Lake Orion Community Schools,
and the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities. The Coalition is reaching our
youth and equipping them with the skills needed to make healthy choices that last a lifetime. I’m looking forward to our continued collaboration efforts as we help prepare this
generation.” ~Penny S. Shults, CMC, Township Clerk Charter Township of Orion, NOCC
Board Secretary
North Oakland Community Coalition
1520 S. Lapeer Rd, Ste 104, Lake Orion 48360 • (248) 520-3786 • www.noccmi.org
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Handed out information pamphlets on the harmful effects
of underage drinking at the 2nd Annual Teen Night featuring the Battle of the Bands. Working with the local
police force, we had teens attempt to catch a basketball
while wearing “drunk goggles” to show how ones motor skills become impaired while under the influence of
alcohol.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Participated in Avondale Middle School’s trunk or
treat event by handing out candy, along with information on the harmful effects of marijuana. In addition,
RAHCC handed out educational information on how
some marijuana products target young children with
their packaging labels.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Held an informational event for parents entitled “What
parents need to know about teenage drug use….but
may be afraid to ask.” Keynote speaker, Ken Krygel,
who is a drug and alcohol recognition expert, spoke
about the growing trends of prescription drug use.
Information pamphlets on prescription drug use were distributed, as well as
information on obtaining prescription lock boxes.
• Held our 12th annual youth dialogue day focused on social media etiquette and
coping skills strategies. The daylong event gathered students from all local high
schools to talk about the risks of social media and how to deal with everyday
pressures.
• Participated in the Rochester Hills public library event, “Get Involved, Get
Connected”. RAHCC handed out information to the community on our mission
and how to get involved.
“RAHCC has received a tremendous amount of support from the ACHC. The trainings,
sharing of information and reporting of trends in our community has been invaluable.”
Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition
P.O. Box 80304, Rochester 48308 • (248) 346-7031 • www.rahcc.org
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Successfully collaborated with Michigan Secretary of State
Office and Oakland County Health Dept. to run the “21 to Buy
not Supply (alcohol to underage friends)” in all Secretary of State
Offices on the Motor Vehicle Network. The coalition received
statewide recognition from Prevention Network for the campaign.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Provided “Clear The Smoke Protecting Our Kids from
Marijuana” fact cards to parents at every middle and high
school in Royal Oak, and supported the campaign on
Facebook.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Promoted National Rx Medicine Take Back Day in April
with a press conference with Senator Sander Levin, Chief of
Police Corrigan O’Donahue, Oakland County Water Board
Commissioner Jim Nash and Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison.
80 pounds of pills were collected then and another 60 collected in September. ROCC also gave away more than 100
locking medicine boxes to Royal Oak seniors and adults.
• Hosted a Community Resource Meeting for 29 youth serving
organizations to share resources and information. Now each
organization is even more prepared to support and meet the
needs of Royal Oak families.
“The networking of coalitions through ACHC provides valuable resources! The locking
medicine boxes were ordered by one group and shared the knowledge and discount
pricing. This made it affordable for many other coalitions to order them and widely
distribute these in Oakland County, which will ultimately help reduce prescription
drug abuse!” ~Maureen Elliott, Beaumont Health System and Royal Oak Community
Coalition Rx Abuse Prevention Committee
Royal Oak Community Coalition
1500 N. Stephenson Hwy, Suite 216, Royal Oak 48067 • (248) 546-ROCC (7622)
www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/rocc
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Worked with Teen Speak to reduce alcohol use and abuse among youth by
providing information regarding alcohol and the harmful effects. The youth
used vision impaired goggles to understand the effects that alcohol have on
coordination and vision through everyday activities.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Participated in planning for the Clear the Smoke,
Protecting our Kids from Marijuana event in which
national expert, Kevin Sabet, presented information
on strategies to prevent marijuana legalization in
Michigan, as well as promoted the Clear the Smoke
campaign in local communities.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Hosted two national drug take back day events, where
unused prescription medications were dropped off
at local drop off sites. Participated in planning for
Oakland County Launch of the ACHC/FAN (Families
Against Narcotics) partnership.
• Participated in Night Court in Oak Park to educate youth about the court
system with offenses pertaining to substance use, sale and assault.
• Held annual Safe Night.
Southeast Oakland Coalition
1201 Livernois, Ferndale 48220 • (248) 752-8239 • www.seoaklandcoalition.org
Tri - Community Coalition
Preventing Substance Abuse Together
UNDERAGE DRINKING
PREVENTION
Implemented “The Only Beer I Drink is Root
Beer” campaign at Berkley High School by passing out miniature cans of root beer to students who
signed a pledge to refuse alcohol. Additionally,
we brought the “Save a Life Tour” to Oak Park
High School to educate students about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving through use
of simulated driving machines.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Students at Berkley & Oak Park High Schools
signed pledges to refuse marijuana and wore
shirts and bags that said “I don’t smoke weed on
days ending in y.” Participated in the “Clear the
Smoke” Campaign.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Provided prescription drug drop-off boxes for Huntington Woods and Oak Park and
participated in Take Back Day activities. Berkley is in the process of preparing for
their drop-off box. Passed out 200 prescription drug lock boxes at parent events and
the TCC Leadership Breakfast.
“The Tri-Community Coalition and the communities that we represent have benefited
greatly in our partnership with the ACHC. A major way in which we profit is through
collaboration with other coalitions, which in turn provides the TCC an opportunity to be
part of a close-knit group of likeminded individuals that work toward a common goal. It is
a unique resource that we value not only for its ability to disseminate pertinent information in the substance abuse prevention field, but for the important bonding and learning
opportunities of the staff, youth and adult ACHC Oakland County volunteers from all
over Oakland County. We are excited to begin our association with FAN which hopefully,
through education, will help remove the stigma associated with addiction.”
Tri-Community Coalition
14700 W. Lincoln, Oak Park 48237 • (248) 837-8008 • www.tricommunitycoalition.org
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Worked in collaboration with the Troy Police Department to mail 1400 Parents
Who Host letters to senior and junior families in the Troy School District prior to
prom and graduation season. (May 2014)
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Attended the Kevin Sabet presentation on the “Truth and
Consequences of Marijuana and Youth,” which inspired
members of the Coalition (including judges, psychologists, social workers, police officers, civic leaders and
youth mentors) to pass on the information they learned
within their personal networks. They shared this knowledge at professional development meetings, community
service organizations, and church groups for youth and
parents.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Over 125 prescription lock boxes were distributed
throughout the area. The Troy community is learning
that locking up medication is an easy way to establish
sound prevention habits.
• Finalized the hookah policy and set the following guidelines: all establishments
will cease operations by midnight and all customers who frequented the
lounges must vacate the parking lots by 12:30 a.m.; patrons at the hookah
lounge must be 18 years or older; the number of hookah establishments will be
limited to no more than five lounges in the City of Troy.
“The Troy Community Coalition has long recognized the benefits of a collaborative
effort among coalitions. ACHC plays a significant role in this shared effort. ACHC
provides the member coalitions with scheduled monthly meetings, networking, educational trainings and funding. We have benefited from being a part of this organization
and appreciate the stable funding source, strength and structure of being a long term
member of ACHC.”
Troy Community Coalition
4420 Livernois Rd, Troy 48098 • (248) 823-5088 • www.troycoalition.com
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION
Partnered with the Waterford Township Police Department on implementing numerous compliance checks within our community to
ensure our businesses are not selling alcohol to minors. Additionally,
we took teams of youth out into the community to participate in
Project Sticker Shock, aimed at reducing the number of individuals
who legally purchase alcohol and provide it to minors.
MARIJUANA PREVENTION
Hosted several educational forums on drug prevention and education, including drug expert Ken Krygel who spoke at both high
schools. Mr. Krygel focused heavily on the risks and trends of
marijuana use among teens and the public. We also participated
in partnership with the ACHC on a series of “Clear the Smoke” messages through
social media marketing.
RX ABUSE PREVENTION
Hosted numerous Rx Drop Off days in partnership with the Police
Department, Waterford School District, local Waterford pharmacies and the community at large. Residents were able to drop off
unused and expired medication for safe disposal and receive a free
drug lock-box to help reduce access and abuse. Currently, we are
working with FAN (Families Against Narcotics) to support and promote a new
chapter centrally located in the Waterford area.
• Sponsored several community events to provide substance-free activities for
youth and families, including: Movies under the Moonlight, Zombie 5K and
Mini-Monster Mile, Taste of Waterford, Job Shadowing Day, Shop with a
Hero, Project Backpack and the Business and Home Expo.
• Worked with local youth to give them a voice as student board members and
help them become vested in our community through their leadership and
volunteerism.
• Worked with our high schools in raising awareness and reducing stigma around
mental health issues.
“The Waterford Coalition for Youth is proud to be a member of the Alliance of Coalitions
for Healthy Communities, where we are able to collaborate, network, build and
strengthen community and county prevention efforts together. From mentoring, to idea
sharing, trainings and grant opportunities, it is because of the tremendous support from
member coalitions and our ACHC leadership that we become a stronger individual
organization, as well as a stronger county partnership.”
Waterford Coalition for Youth
5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford 48329 • (248) 618-7424 • www.wcfy.org
Mission
Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities is a
nonprofit organization that strengthens collaboration
among community partners and mobilize community
wide efforts to promote a healthier Oakland County
through prevention, recovery and support.
Vision
A unified voice for a healthy Oakland County.
The ACHC defines “healthy” as promoting a
continuum of care that embraces prevention,
treatment, recovery and support efforts.
1075 Featherstone Rd, Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 221-7101 • [email protected]
www.achcmi.org
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Mission
Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities is a
nonprofit organization that strengthens collaboration
among community partners and mobilize community
wide efforts to promote a healthier Oakland County
through prevention, recovery and support.
Vision
A unified voice for a healthy Oakland County.
The ACHC defines “healthy” as promoting a
continuum of care that embraces prevention,
treatment, recovery and support efforts.
1075 Featherstone Rd, Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 221-7101 • [email protected]
www.achcmi.org