Mission: To create a community-wide culture of awareness and action in the prevention, treatment and recovery of substance use disorders.
Vision: A substance use disorder free Grand Traverse County (SUD free GTC)
A little about us…
The Grand Traverse County Drug Free Coalition began meeting in early 2015 after Judge Bob Cooney called community leaders together to address the opioid epidemic. Today the coalition is made up of experts from various sectors of the community including: law enforcement, the medical community, schools, treatment facilities, tribal members, religious groups, youth, parents and families.
In October of 2017, the coalition received a grant from Northern Michigan Regional Entity (NMRE) to fund a full time coordinator, an epidemiologist to provide the coalition with local data, and three Youth Engagement Liaisons to facilitate prevention programs in the county’s high schools. The coalition has recently adopted by-laws and established its executive committee. Future plans also include applying for a Drug Free Communities Grant and hosting events to provide education and raise awareness to the community.
Meetings:
- Monthly (excluding July and December)- 2nd Thursday from 4:00-5:00 PM
- Virtual link- https://zoom.us/j/95640237687?pwd=aXNTN0c2QUJ6WGpaQ3h3Y215WmFxUT09
- Meeting ID: 956 4023 7687
- Passcode: 497466
- No Face-to-Face meetings at this time
Youth component:
- Students Together Against Negative Decisions (STAND)
Interest in joining/ Questions contact:
- Lauren Reed
- Email- gtcdrugfreecoalition@gmail.com
