FY 2004 Drug-Free Communities Support Program Application for Continuation Funding

The District Health Department No. Two is the fiscal agent for the Community Health Improvement Partnership. The coalition serves Alcona, Arenac, Iosco, Oscoda, and Ogemaw Counties, a rural area with a population of 87,390. To achieve the two goals of reducing substance abuse among youth and strengthening community antidrug coalitions, this coalition will implement the following strategies:
1) develop the Youth Exercising Alternative Habits (YEAH) Coalition to address substance abuse issues;
2) implement the Minor in Possession (MIP) Diversion program and provide alternative drug-free activities for youth;
3) empower youth to make changes in school policies and community norms about substance abuse;
4) organize Parent Expo activities and networking opportunities, and improve the parental role in student's choices regarding substance abuse and other risky behaviors through communication and relationship building; and
5) form new and maintaining current relationships with local, state and federal agencies to address substance abuse among youth. CA/NCF

The District Health Department No. Two is the fiscal agent for the Community Health Improvement Partnership. The coalition serves Alcona, Arenac, Iosco, Oscoda, and Ogemaw Counties, a rural area with a population of 87,390. To achieve the two goals of reducing substance abuse among youth and strengthening community antidrug coalitions, this coalition will implement the following strategies:
1) develop the Youth Exercising Alternative Habits (YEAH) Coalition to address substance abuse issues;
2) implement the Minor in Possession (MIP) Diversion program and provide alternative drug-free activities for youth;
3) empower youth to make changes in school policies and community norms about substance abuse;
4) organize Parent Expo activities and networking opportunities, and improve the parental role in student's choices regarding substance abuse and other risky behaviors through communication and relationship building; and
5) form new and maintaining current relationships with local, state and federal agencies to address substance abuse among youth. CA/NCF