The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition Staff.
We are passionate about what we do, and the communities we in which we serve.
Left to right: Justin Cantrell, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Region 3n, Chris Hodges- Hybrid Lifeline Region 3n, Tammy London, Executive Director, Kayla Franklin, Prevention Coordinator, Emily Longview, Prevention Coordinator, Suzanne Angel, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Region 3n.
The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition is a growing group of Smith County Citizens, businesses and organization that realize the issue of substance abuse is affecting all domains of our society. The coalition is represented by 12 community sectors. They are: YOUTH, PARENTS, BUSINESS, MEDIA, SCHOOL, YOUTH-SERVING-ORGANIZATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, RELIGIOUS/FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, CIVIC/VOLUNTEER GROUPS, HEALTHCARE, AND STATE, LOCAL, OR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WITH EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The coalition officially opened their office on July 1, 2012 and has been partnering with community leaders and neighboring county coalitions for several years. They have a developing coalitions grant, but are looking for other ways to sustain the coalition for the future.
Under our state grants we have have been asked to target specific areas of substance abuse, which are Prescription Drug Abuse, Underage tobacco use, Underage Alcohol use/Binge Drinking, Underage Marijuana use, and Youth/Young Adult Stimulant use.
The Mission of the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition is to unite the citizens and organizations of Smith County to reduce underage alcohol abuse, underage tobacco use, and overall prescription drug abuse.
COALITION MEETINGS
The coalition is open to ALL community members and youth who want to make a difference. You are invited to monthly meetings held the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce.
OUR OFFICE
Stop in anytime Monday thru Friday between 8:00 and 4:00 at our office located at 115 Water Street, in Carthage, Tennessee.