Union County Community Prevention Alliance Workgroup
Bringing together community partners with the common goal of reducing substance use among youth in Union County.
What we do:
Educate the community with intent to end underage vaping and drinking
Work in schools to better understand youth risk perceptions, usage, and access to drugs and alcohol (surveys and focus groups)
Community media (billboards, radio PSAs, and social media)
Mentor program throughout all schools
Community Outreach (distributing food, neccessities, and finding out what other needs the community members and our youth might have)
Coalition meetings
Community EScans (going to local businesses to see how they market tobacco and alcohol to youth)
What you can do:
Bring new ideas and implementation strategies to our diverse group of coalition members
Help with community outreach (provide ideas for other ways to assist with our community needs)
Engage in a focus group with the Program Coordinator and students
Share community education idea (PSAs, Billboards)
Be a MENTOR!
Attend Coalition Meetings (every other month)
Help establish engagement ideas for parents and students regarding anti-drug or alcohol initiatives
"Guiding Light"
Mentor Spotlight
Collin Ng
I wanted to become a mentor because I wanted to learn more. I didn't have much experience with kids and I was always curious why parents loved their kids so much. I found, through mentoring Wylder, that kids can be a spark of joy in the hardest of times. I hope that I can help Wylder open up and have a great time in school.
UCHS Senior,
Collin Ng
"Bright Light"
Coalition Member Spotlight
Karen Cassity
My name is Karen Cassity. My family and I moved to the area 2 years ago to be closer to my extended family. I'm a devoted wife of almost 30 years to my wonderful husband, Dan, and a blessed mom of three.
Last year, I decided to attend a UCCPAW meeting after learning about it at Family Connections. I decided to join because of the meaningful impact the coalition is having in our community. I'm excited to learn about how they are educating students and their families about the dangers of underage vaping and drinking. This was especially important to me since I have a child attending middle school here.
I strongly believe the best way to make a difference in either your community or even your own family is to be engaged and involved in what's happening.
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Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
Dawn Brookshire
Phone: 706-835-4351
Email: dbrookshire@ucschools.org
Union County Family Connection
Katy Jones
Phone: 706-835-4351
Email: kjones@ucschools.org