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CIRCLE Coalition is a volunteer, community-based organization focused on substance use prevention. We work on a community-wide level, with volunteers from many sectors – parents, schools, youth, faith-based organizations, businesses, local law enforcement and government, and more. W
e are dedicated to educating area youth (grades 5 to 12), parents, and community members about the risks of alcohol, to***co, and other drug use. Our goals include:
▪Delaying when youth start using alcohol, to***co, or another drug (onset)
▪Lowering repeat or regular usage rates (30-day)
▪Increasing the perception/understanding of the risks
▪Building parental and community awareness that underage substance use is unacceptable in our community
▪Increasing developmental assets for youth in our community so they can reach their full potential
Our projects include:
▪Family strengthening activities
▪Awareness campaigns and community education
▪Alcohol Vendor Training
▪Supporting law enforcement in prescription (Rx) and over the counter (OTC) drug turn-in programs and alcohol vendor compliance checks
▪Parent Alerts – a monthly email newsletter with easy, practical substance prevention tips and information parents can use at home to help safeguard their children
▪Much more
If you would like to volunteer, need more information, or wish to sign up for Parent Alerts, please contact Kristina Hoskins at [email protected].