Mission

Identify and raise community awareness around community and behavioral health issues, especially issues related to youth and young adult substance use.
Mobilize community resources to address identified community and behavioral health issues through assessment and prevention related education, activities, and programs.
Work collaboratively with individuals and organizations to create sustainable and equitable health initiatives.

Means to the Mission

Apply for and manage community and behavioral health related local, state, and federal grants.
Provide community education on prevention related issues.
Work towards a system based on the collective impact model.
Help build a "common language" and shared vision between and among local individuals and organizations.
Coordinate data gathering, assessment, and evaluation processes and procedures.
In collaboration with others, create a Comprehensive Community Health and Prevention Plan.
Work to address the impact of racial/historical trauma, health disparities and the systemic structures of power and privilege .