The Newton County Partners in Prevention (NCPIP) Coalition was awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. The award will fund the coalition's efforts to create drug-free communities in Newton County, Arkansas through education on prescription medications/opioids, alcohol, and other drugs to prevent and reduce youth substance misuse. Key strategies include leveraging relationships, broadening coalition capabilities, and introducing innovative educational and community-level approaches to address root causes and local conditions. The coalition will engage with the lower socioeconomic demographic, promote protective factors, and provide evidence-based positive coping strategies. The award will support the coalition's collaborative efforts to bring together stakeholders from multiple sectors, including youth and parents, to provide input and actively guide the process over the five-year project period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2029.
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