COALITIONS AND COMMITTEES
In order to be involved in our community and promote a healthy drug-free lifestyle, we pride ourselves in serving in over 3 separate coalitions and 9 different committees. Check out what each one is about below!
SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE
Meets to discuss issues related to youth trends of the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This committee assists in scheduling prevention curricula and prevention activities in their schools as well as host the annual youth leadership conference.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS COMMITTEE
Meets to discuss the trends of prescription drugs as it relates to individuals of this community. This committee participates and plans events such as drug take-backs, town hall meetings, etc.
EVALUATION AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Meets to evaluate and measure the sustainability of different programs pertaining to ATOD prevention; such as the Community Planning Coalition, Pride Surveys, etc.
MEDIA OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Meets to discuss all CPC community events and is responsible for all media coverage.
ADVOCACY/LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Meets to discuss different ordinances related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in our community. Members in this committee are responsible for…
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Meets quarterly to discuss youth-focused issues and plan prevention activities that address those issues.
PARENT COMMITTEE
Meets in order to educate parents on substance abuse prevention topics.
LAMAR COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
Meets to coordinate community events that address local substance abuse issues and drug trends.
FAITH BASED COMMITTEE
Meets to discuss how the faith-based community can address local substance abuse issues within their congregations as well as in the community.