Who participates in community coalitions?
People involved in coalitions share one basic trait—they are determined to make a difference. If you’re committed to the idea of improving our communities, reducing drug use, and ensuring better lives for us all, consider one of the drug-prevention coalitions below.
The PRC-3 is pleased to assist and support those who:
- coordinate community services to cover the most territory possible and avoid duplication of efforts
- efficiently and effectively use limited resources
- build public support for prevention efforts
- work to identify community needs, develop the resources to address that need, provide a link between individuals in need of assistance and the system of care in their community
If you’re an individual, service provider, or business seeking to become involved in the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention efforts within your community, this is the place to look. Unless otherwise noted, the groups listed below have open memberships and would welcome your involvement.
If you’re involved in an ATOD prevention, intervention, or treatment coalition in our region, and don't see your group listed below, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you, and including your group on this list.
Our Community Partnerships
Addiction Ministry of Greater Dallas
- Networking opportunity for those serving in addiction ministries from all faiths.
- Congregations seeking assistance in developing, continuing, or revitalizing a substance abuse ministry can consult with these members.
- Participates in September’s “Celebration of Recovery Month” by supporting recovery-oriented services and congregation educational sessions.
Contact Information
Phil Paschke, (972) 960-2166ppaschke@cathdal.org
Adolescent Symposium
Contact Information
Sylvia Orozco-Joseph, (214) 871-2420 x119sjoseph@mhadallas.org
Alliance on Underage Drinking (ALOUD)
- The Coalition engages in activities related to policy initiation, policy change, enforcement, and coordination of efforts.
- Subcommittees are tasked to
- implement policy priorities
- assure media relations occur
- provide supportive resources to law enforcement entities
- provide community education
- Youth ages 15–18 have the opportunity to participate in leadership activities.
Contact Information
Debbie MeripolskiDmeripolski@dallascouncil.org
Coalition on Mental Illness
Contact Information
Janie Metzinger, (214) 871-2420Jmetzinger@mhadallas.org
Collin County Social Services Association
- Informal networking serves as a gateway to social services in Collin County.
- Gathers on a monthly, to discuss emerging trends and needs in Collin County.
- Identifies resources to meet needs.
Contact Information
Carolyn Lovell, (972) 941-7133ccssa@yahoo.com
Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership (DADPP)
DADPP is an outgrowth of the Cheese/Heroin Task Force, founded in March 2007. Originally this task force was established solely to address the community crisis of Dallas youth abusing and dying from the use of cheese/heroin, the often lethal combination of black tar heroin and nighttime cold medicine. In January of 2008, the Task Force decided by official vote that it would work toward the goal of transforming itself into a permanent Dallas area drug coalition. Now DADPP continues to aggressively tackle youth heroin abuse, but is also working to reduce the incidence and impact of alcohol and other drug abuse among youth. The coalition is comprised of concerned citizens, law enforcement personnel, educators, substance abuse prevention and treatment professionals, health care providers and government officials that have joined forces and are facilitating accurate data collection, parent and student education, media messages, and community outreach.
Contact Information
Natalie Buxton, (214) 522-8600nbuxton@dallascouncil.org
Website
DWI Task Force
- Works to reduce the incidence of DWI in Dallas County – especially among youth.
- Reviews and develops policy; supports enforcement efforts.
- Provides and/or coordinates community education.
Contact Information
Linda Baker, (214) 339-8381lbaker@dallascounty.org
Hunt County Interagency Network
- Links 50 area health & service agencies for information exchange, service needs identification, and referral encouragement.
- Provides Network Resource Training for school staff and teachers each fall.
- Status and capacity of member agencies to provide services (Salvation Army’s Coat Closet, electricity program via TXU Energy) is updated, and announcements about community wide events are made.
Contact Information
Sharon Kronke, (903) 454-4300information@drugfreegreenville.org
IMPACT Communities
IMPACT Communities coalitions serve five communities in Region 3, including Cedar Hill, Ennis, Grand Prairie, Navarro County, and Waxahachie. Each coalition is dedicated to reducing and preventing youth substance abuse and its consequences in its respective community using community prevention strategies. To learn more about IMPACT Communities, please visit www.dpri.com.
Contact Information
Shamekka Kuykendall, IMPACT Cedar Hill, 972-812-6316Jane Mize, IMPACT Ennis, 214-399-0815
Shamekka Kuykendall, IMPACT Grand Prairie, 972-812-6316
Alvis Reeves, IMPACT Navarro, 903-875-8727
Larry Wilson, IMPACT Waxahachie, 254-221-2039
http://www.dpri.com
Mesquite Youth Service Provider’s Network
- City and state sources, education and youth service providers that target Mesquite gather to identify and share resources.
- Supports the city’s participation in “National Youth Service Day,” the largest service event in the world, mobilizing millions of young Americans to identify and address the needs of their communities through service.
- Publishes an annual youth services manual.
Contact Information
Dana Mitchell, (972) 222-3198dmitchel@ci.mesquite.tx.us
Tobacco-Free North Texas
The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse is the founding agency of the Tobacco-Free North Texas with members representing health, advocacy and substance abuse prevention agencies throughout 19 North Texas counties.
Mission: Tobacco-Free North Texas is a proactive organization dedicated to reduce the burden and impact of tobacco use through education, action, and smoke-free initiatives throughout North Texas.
Contact Information
Adam Philyaw, (214) 522-8600aphilyaw@dallascouncil.org
Website
North Texas Higher Education Prevention Consortium
- State colleges and universities as well as private universities send representatives of their Wellness, Health, or Alcohol and Drug departments.
- Discusses trends and shares progress regarding campus initiatives.
- Promotes effective methods to address college substance use and abuse.
- Works to identify campus and college friendly resources.
Contact Information
John Sanger, (214) 768-4183jsanger@mail.smu.edu
North Texas Network of Substance Abuse Prevention/Intervention Providers
- Comprised entirely of representatives of non-profit substance abuse prevention specialists agencies that also contract with the state to provide prevention services.
- Convened to monitor and inform state and regional agendas regarding prevention technology and service coordination.
- Coordinates state mandated prevention training for prevention staff.
Contact Information
Cindy WrightCindyW@rdikids.org
Prevention Providers Coalition
- Networking opportunity for schools and substance abuse prevention providers in Denton, Erath, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise counties.
- Resource identification and education about drug trends and treatment for all members
- Coordinates October's “Red Ribbon Week” activities and rally.
- Presents annual prevention-issue symposium for local leaders.
Contact Information
DeDe Patton, (817) 336-6617dede@tcchallenge.org
Score a Goal in the Classroom
- School incentive program designed to encourage and motivate students (K through 12th grade) with positive rewards and an opportunity to raise grades, achieve better attendance, and become a more responsible citizens.
- Collaborative effort between the business community, school personnel, professional sports, and entertainment venues. Individual and local businesses contribute a wide variety of awards, incentives, and programs by donating time, products, services, and financial assistance.
Contact Information
Ernie Horn, (817) 429-4024scoreagoalintheclassroom@scoreagoalintheclassroom.org
Southeast Dallas Coalition
- Goal is to coordinate and support all community services that operate in the Southeast Dallas / Pleasant Grove area of the city.
- Works to attract state and federal grant dollars for service provision.
- Coordinates area car seats education and distribution program.
Contact Information
Maudia Gentry, (214) 266-1640Texans Standing Tall
- Membership organization for interested individuals and service organizations supporting and in learning about underage drinking reduction in Texas.
- Addresses specific issues around keg registration, stings, density of youth marketing, cultural celebrations, and excise tax.
- Texas’ only state-wide organization working solely to reduce underage drinking through policy initiatives at the state level, and through consultation with local coalitions.
Contact Information
Nicole Holt, (512) 442-7501nholt@texansstandingtall.com
Texas Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
- Group of interested agencies, groups, and individuals providing educational prevention to the community.
- Strong regional involvement with the annual “Red Ribbon Week”— organizing rallies, educational events, and donating thousands of ribbons.
- Provides annual training for professionals who come in contact with drugs and the effects of drugs.
- Coordinates media contacts for "National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week."
Contact Information
John Dornheim, (972) 701-3607john.dornheim@hchealthcare.com
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