Drug Free Wayne County Partnership

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Drug Free Wayne County Partnership Our Vision: Working together today to build a safer and drug free community for tomorrow. Our Missio Board member terms are three years with staggered endings.

Formation, History and Structure of the coalition

The Partnership for a Drug Free Wayne County (Partnership) was organized in 1987 and has undergone several structural changes over the years. The Partnership began as a coalition, moved to an incorporated status, and then became part of the Wayne County Government. Wayne County government provides the fiscal operations and funds a part-time employee through the local coordinating council (LCC). This part-time director position began in 1996 and there have been three directors since the position was created. In addition to the director, the Partnership is governed by up to seven volunteer board of directors including a president, vice president, information officer, and treasurer. The Partnership receives funding as an LCC through the countermeasure fees from substance abuse convictions in the county and receives technical support from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. The countermeasure fees are distributed by the Partnership based on review of applications by a funding committee each year. These grants are also aligned to objectives within the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) the Partnership develops on a three year basis. The CCP is an assessment of the county’s substance use problems and ramifications from substance use. To determine the problem statements within the CCP the Partnership collects a variety of information including the Indiana Youth Survey (INYS) conducted by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC), crime statistics, substance use related treatment occurrences, substance use related deaths and births, and juvenile probation referrals. Grant recipients and sector representatives especially law enforcement and mental health help assist in collecting and assessing the annual CCP data. The Partnership has been a leading entity in community efforts to reduce substance abuse in the county.

09/18/2026

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09/01/2026

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A huge thank you to the Richmond Police Department for their partnership in prevention education!Drug Free Wayne County ...
08/26/2026

A huge thank you to the Richmond Police Department for their partnership in prevention education!

Drug Free Wayne County Partnership is grateful to the Richmond Police Department for donating a collection of empty ma*****na product packaging, including high-potency edibles, flower, and pre-roll containers for use in our upcoming Lunch and Learn training.

This hands-on material will help participants see firsthand how today's cannabis products are packaged and marketed, information that is critical for anyone working with youth, families, or communities on prevention.

Join us for Ma*****na: The Rise of High Potency THC Products, a free CEU training exploring how commercialization and rising THC potency have reshaped the cannabis landscape. We'll cover current product trends, the public health implications of high-potency THC, and practical prevention strategies grounded in research rather than stigma.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM
📍 Ivy Tech Community College, Johnson Hall Auditorium
🍽️ Free lunch for the first 50 registered participants
📜 Free CEUs available

Register Here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997477344508?aff=oddtdtcreator

This training is made possible through Opioid Settlement funds allocated to Wayne County, IN.

Thank you to the Richmond Police Department, Chief Kyle Weatherly, and Deputy Chief Austin Lipps for supporting community prevention efforts. Partnerships like this make a real difference.

Join us for a deep dive into all things cannabis - from education to prevention and best practices - FREE CEU -

We are excited to announce our 2026 Grant recipients. We are proud to support these great organizations and their meanin...
08/18/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 Grant recipients. We are proud to support these great organizations and their meaningful work!

08/18/2026

Wayne County has more than a quarter of a million dollars this year to combat drug use and overdose. The money represents the county’s share of state settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the fifth year receiving annual payments. The state attorney general’s office...

04/13/2026

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