Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition

Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2012, located in Wilson, North Carolina. The organization focuses on addressing substance abuse and mental health challenges in rural Wilson County, with a specific emphasis on prevention, intervention, and community-based strategies targeting youth and young adults. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the coalition provides comprehensive substance abuse prevention services, community engagement programs, and evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing substance misuse and promoting mental health in underserved populations.

The organization has received multiple federal grants from agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These grants, including the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program and the Partnerships for Success project, demonstrate the coalition's commitment to addressing substance abuse through multifaceted approaches. Key services include establishing collegiate recovery programs, expanding medication lock box campaigns, providing naloxone and intervention training, developing youth coalitions, and partnering with diverse community organizations. The grants specifically target underserved populations, including racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ youth, and young adults at risk of substance misuse. Recent federal grant awards totaling over $2.2 million support initiatives that focus on prevention strategies, community capacity building, youth engagement, policy development, and comprehensive substance abuse intervention programs across Wilson County.