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Extent of youth drug use in Crawford County
What substances do Crawford County youth report using? At what age do they start? How often to they drink? Do they know the dangers? Do their friends approve? C.A.R.E. Coalition is committed to collecting and sharing information about youth drug attitudes and behaviors in order for coalition members to make informed decisions in planning and implementing targeted prevention programming. Read more
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Crawford County organizations and resources
Many of Crawford County’s Promise Partners address substance abuse, or teach youth and their families the skills they need to live substance free. For a complete list of partners, check out the Partner Directory.
Crawford Abuse Resistance Effort is a partnership of youth, parents, schools, businesses, law enforcement, medical professionals, human services, public health, faith-based, youth-serving organizations, and others dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse in Crawford County. C.A.R.E. engages all of these members to ensure community representation in planning and implementing youth programs. Read more about C.A.R.E.
The Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) is a sub-committee of C.A.R.E. comprised entirely of young people dedicated to being good role models and helping their peers lead healthy lifestyles. The YLC has input in ALL of C.A.R.E.’s programs, and provide a valuable service to the community. Read more about the YLC.
Crawford County Tobacco-Free Coalition operates under the CARE infrastructure, and is dedicated to the prevention of tobacco use. The coalition sponsors retail compliance checks, conducts second-hand smoke education, connects citizens with “quit smoking” materials and resources, conducts youth education programs, and partners with the American Lung Association to offer the “Teens Against Tobacco Use” program.
The Crawford County Mentoring Program connects caring adults with children who need one-on-one adult attention and guidance. The extra time and attention, often as little as one hour each week, helps children improve their self-esteem, feel more connected to school and their community, and have a healthy outlook on life. Mentoring is considered by the federal government to be a “best practice” in the prevention of substance abuse. Read more about mentoring.
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