Peer Coalition Inc.

Peer Coalition Inc. is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Suffern, NY, with a primary focus on substance abuse prevention and community health interventions targeting youth populations. Specifically registered as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization operates primarily in Rockland County, New York, with a particular emphasis on serving the East Ramapo Central School District, which has a predominantly minority student population.

Peer Coalition Inc. has received multiple federal grant awards from agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. These grants, including the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program and STOP Act Project, focus on preventing and reducing youth substance use, particularly involving alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, and opioids. Their grant-funded work involves comprehensive community-based strategies such as building diverse community coalitions, implementing evidence-based prevention strategies, conducting public awareness campaigns, performing compliance checks, and engaging youth in substance abuse prevention initiatives. The organization works across 12 community sectors, collaborates with local partners like the Spring Valley Police Department, and targets high-risk populations, including Hispanic, Haitian, and LGBTQ youth. Their approach emphasizes compassion, proficiency, and equity, with a goal of reducing substance abuse risk factors, changing community norms, and increasing protective factors for youth ages 12-20.