In 2009 the Commission in collaboration with the Coos County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council received a five-year $625,000 Drug Free Communities Grant to fund programs in our local communities. The goal of this grant is to decrease youth substance abuse and to strengthen collaborations within the county. The partners in the collaboration include:
Local Police Departments
State Police
Community Corrections
Juvenile Department
Mental Health
Public Health
Business Representatives
Schools
Media Representatives
Religious Organizations
Civic Groups
Parents
Youth
We are proud to be a part of the campaign to reduce substance abuse among Coos County Youth. Congratulations to our partners for their many successful activities.