Get Involved

Ways you can support the Coalition…

·        Sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter, which provides information on local substance abuse

         issues, practical suggestions for preventing substance abuse, and event announcements of what's

         happening in our community.

·        Share what you learn from the newsletter with family, friends, and colleagues, and encourage them to  

         join our mailing list too.

·        Read and share our blog.

·        Share what you know about the dangers of substance abuse; then share what the Coalition and others

         in our community are doing to help.

·        Participate in Coalition surveys and evaluation efforts and encourage others to do so. This type of data

         gives us insight into the issues that need attention in our community.

·        Write letters to the editor about substance abuse related news.

·        Talk to elected officials about what you know is happening in our community. (Don't forget to mention 

         the positive things too!)

·        Let us know about healthy, family friendly, and prevention/education-related events that are going on in

         the community. We'd love to help spread the word!

·        Share what you know about the Coalition with the community groups that you're involved in. We're

         always happy to share what we know with neighborhood associations, parent/teacher groups, schools,

         businesses, and anyone else!

·        Volunteer to staff booths at various community events, such as the 4-H fair and local health fairs.

·        Remonstrate at alcohol license hearings.

·        Attend monthly Coalition meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m., and bring a friend

         with you. (You'll find us in the first floor conference room at 100 Saw Mill Road in Lafayette.)

·        Set a good example in your daily life and relationships

·        Teach youth to respect themselves, property and others

·        Offer transportation to youth attending positive events

·        Share your stories, trials and triumphs with the public

·        Attend events to increase awareness of substance abuse and the issues today’s youth face