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Macomb County Prevention Coalition Meeting December 17, 2009

Macomb County Prevention Coalition Meeting December 17, 2009. Ann M. Comiskey Executive Director Troy Community Coalition 248 823-5055 acomiskey2@troy.k12.mi.us. An Historical Perspective. The Troy Community Coalition was formed in 1991 by a group of concerned parents (SAFE HOMES)

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Macomb County Prevention Coalition Meeting December 17, 2009

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  1. Macomb County Prevention Coalition MeetingDecember 17, 2009 Ann M. Comiskey Executive Director Troy Community Coalition 248 823-5055 acomiskey2@troy.k12.mi.us

  2. An Historical Perspective • The Troy Community Coalition was formed in 1991 by a group of concerned parents (SAFE HOMES) • Community leaders spent one year developing an organizational structure • First projects were aimed at reducing underage drinking • Strategic plans concentrated on “environmental strategies” rather than individual programs MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  3. History Continued……. • Adopted the “Coalition” model for community change • Utilized “multiple strategies across multiple structures” • Driven by community data (school, law enforcement, health, treatment, etc……) • Recognized by Congress and awarded “Coalition of the Year Award” by CADCA in 1997 • 2001 Mary Ann Solberg became Deputy Director of ONDCP MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  4. Today…….Coalition Goals Include MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  5. Goal One: Build Capacity(aka…… sustainability) MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  6. Sustainability…..so that you are around long enough to make a difference. MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  7. Coalition Definition “A formal arrangement for cooperation and collaboration between groups or sectors of a community, in which each group retains its identity but all agree to work together toward a common goal of building a safe, healthy and drug-free community”. Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) www.cadca.org MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  8. or A voluntary, strategic alliance…to enhance our ability to achieve a common purpose by sharing risks, responsibilities, resources, and rewards.” Himmelman MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  9. Coalition Members Share MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  10. Coalition is both a…… Noun (Form) Verb (Function) MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  11. What do coalitions do? (SPF) • Assess community needs and resources • Analyze problems and goals • Develop a framework or a model for change • Develop strategic and action plans • Develop Interventions • Evaluate the Coalition • Sustain Projects and Initiatives • Develop Leadership MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  12. Sustainability includes Members Money MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  13. 12 Community Sectors • Business Community • Civic/Volunteer Groups • Health Care Professionals • Law Enforcement Agencies • Media • Parents • Religious /Fraternal Organizations • Schools • State/Local or Tribal Government • Youth • Youth Serving Organizations • Other MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  14. Membership Roles • Board Member (Executive or Advisory) • Committee Chair or Member • Project Worker • Guest Speaker • Newsletter Subscriber • Meeting Attendee • Event Sponsor • Champion • Other MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  15. Keeping Membership Alive • Recognition awards, dinners, praise, public events • Respect schedule meetings that respects all members, translate materials, recognize different learning styles • Role not token members but real jobs with substance • Relationship provide opportunities to network with others • Reward schedule social and interaction time, share resources and information about them and access to people • Results build on visible successes, celebrate small wins MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  16. 4 Ways to Obtain Money Ask (Grants/Direct Appeal) Earn (Trainings/Contracts) Charge (Products, Fundraiser) Share (In-kind space/Shared staff) MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  17. Goal Two: reduce use rates MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  18. Reduce Use Rates Youth • Increase Protective Factors • Decrease Risk Factors • Evidence Based Programs (SAMHSA) Adults • Environmental strategies • Advocacy • Sustainable long term community efforts MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  19. Public Health Model MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  20. Community Strategy Increase Awareness Change in Attitude Change in Behavior

  21. Individual Prevention • Designed to change a person’s attitudes or behaviors • Delivered in a variety of settings • Educate the individual about the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs • Teach life skills • Build resilience MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  22. Environmental Prevention • Designed to change the social, political and economic context regarding alcohol and drug usage • Aimed at reducing the availability or access to alcohol or other drugs • Involve adopting laws and policies that impact alcohol and other drugs • Focus on changing community attitudes and norms MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  23. 7 Strategies for Community Change • Provide Information • Enhance Skills • Provide Support • Enhance Access / Reduce Barriers • Change Consequences (Incentives or Disincentives) • Change the Physical Design of the Environment • Modify or Change Policies MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  24. Final Thoughts MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  25. “It takes a village to raise a child” “It takes a child to raise a village” MCPC Presentation 12-2009

  26. Coalitions help people see where they fit in the prevention puzzle. MCPC Presentation 12-2009

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