Henry County Prevention Coalition

Henry County Prevention Coalition is a local government entity based in Paris, Tennessee, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and focused on substance abuse prevention strategies within Henry County. As a U.S. local government organization, the coalition operates with a mission to empower the community through prevention, education, and leadership roles in reducing harmful behaviors among youth and families. The organization is specifically dedicated to addressing substance use challenges in a rural community setting, with a particular emphasis on collaborative approaches to community health and wellness.

The coalition has received multiple federal grant awards, predominantly from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through its Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). Its primary federal grant, a $375,000 Drug-Free Communities Support Program award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focuses on preventing and reducing substance use among 12-18 year old youth through evidence-based strategies. Additionally, the organization has received several sub-awards from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, including grants related to the Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnership for Success (SPF-PFS), Coalitions American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project, COVID-19 Supplemental Projects, and State Opioid Response (SOR) III Coalitions Project. These grants consistently target substance use prevention, with specific objectives including reducing marijuana use, opioid use, stimulant use, and non-medical prescription drug use among youth aged 12-25, while building community-level prevention capacity and implementing evidence-based interventions across various community sectors.