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VISION: Genesee County Prevention Coalition (GCPC) envisions a healthy and thriving community.
MISSION: Genesee County Prevention Coalition (GCPC) executes innovative strategies and unites communities in preventing substance misuse and promoting mental wellness throughout Genesee County.
The Genesee County Prevention Coalition maintains regular office hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please call 810-285-9047 to make arrangements. Our primary goal is to maintain access to prevention services and resources for our community through the Prevention Portal. Please reach out to us if we can be of assistance in providing information and support for addressing substance misuse and mental health concerns.
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Genesee County Prevention Coalition has joined the Kroger Community Rewards Program! The Kroger Family of Companies is dedicated to strengthening communities and making a positive impact through charitable giving.
Now, every time you shop at Kroger and use your Shopper’s Card, a portion of your purchase can be donated to Genesee County Prevention Coalition.
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GCPC Community Partner Meeting
Kori Hendricks
A&D Hospice of Flint
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Virtual
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Community Partner Meeting Guest Presenters
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GCPC invites you to present at the Community Partner Monthly Meeting.
This is an opportunity to highlight your organization’s work, connect with other partners, and share valuable resources with the community.
Please review your calendar for available dates and contact Andrea Keller at AKeller@theGCPC.org to share your interest and availability.
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Save the date of the meetings below to your calendar.
Meetings are held on Zoom except when noted in-person.
Meeting links and agendas are emailed to group members a day prior to each meeting.
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Join the GCPC at our quarterly Lunch 'N' Learn sessions! This event invites the community to learn about the Partners in Prevention Portal, an online portal designed to connect Genesee County youth and adults to support services in the community.
As the event sponsor, your organization would be highlighted in the Lunch 'N' Learn promotion and have the opportunity to speak at the meeting. For information on sponsorship contact: Alexandria Leatherberry, Health Communications Specialist - ALeatherberry@theGCPC.org
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Youth Connections Magazine
Issue #12 is on the way!
We are currently seeking schools, youth-serving organizations, community spaces, and local businesses interested in serving as distribution sites to help get this issue into the hands of the people that are involved with the youth across Genesee County. Your distribution can help:
- Support Local Services
- Strengthen Community Engagement
- Increase Access to Resources
If your location would like to support and share local youth services, informative articles, and build connection by distributing the Youth Connections Magazine, we’d love to partner with you.
To get your YCM copies contact:
Alexandria Leatherberry
810-285-9047
ALeatherberry@theGCPC.org
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Connect to Local Services
Visit the PreventionPortal.org
The GCPC Partners in Prevention Portal is an online connection to Genesee County community support services. Click the link above to go to our web page. Registering your program or service in the portal allows the public to receive direct access to your organization and services.
To join the GCPC Prevention Portal contact:
Alexandria Leatherberry
810-285-9047
ALeatherberry@theGCPC.org
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SMART Recovery Family & Friends
Finding Hope and Support for Loved Ones Struggling with Addiction
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Fridays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cornerstone Community Church
5182 N. Elms Rd., Flushing, MI 48433
and Zoom Meeting
Save link to join virtually on Zoom!
Saturdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Bridge Flint
G-3326 Corunna Rd, Flint
See the flyer for details on parking and building entry.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a powerful resource that provides guidance, support, and a path towards recovery for families impacted by addiction. Support is available for anyone facing the heart-wrenching challenge of helping a loved one battle drug addiction, alcohol abuse, or other addictive behaviors. SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a beacon of hope for those who are affected by the substance abuse or addiction of a family member or friend.
For more information contact Sheila at SRickman@thegcpc.org and 810-285-9047.
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We welcome 8th-12th grade youth!
Important Dates and Notes
March 3, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly Meeting
G4428 Fenton Rd. Flint, Mi
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February 9, 10, & 11
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Advocacy Training
200 East 1st Street Flint, MI Rm#132
Our dedicated Youth Action Council (YAC) is a group that is helping plan positive prevention messaging, the YAC retreat, and youth programming throughout the year. It’s all about promoting mental wellness and preventing substance use in ways that are fun, meaningful, and totally youth-driven.
REGISTER FOR THE YAC!
Where youth connect to make an impact.
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Discover Your Voice
GCPC in partnership with the Flint Public Health Youth Academy is hosting a Youth Advocacy Training.
February 9, 10, and 11, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MSU College of Human Medicine
200 East 1st Street Flint, Mi. Rm # 132
Youth advocacy training helps young people develop the skills they need to advocate for social change. Youth Advocates identify and address the needs of young people, empowering others to become active members of their communities. Any Genesee County teen is invited to register for the training.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED BUT A FEW SPOTS MAY BE AVAILABLE.
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Selecting Effective, Evidence-based Strategies for Substance Misuse Prevention
February 6, 2026 | 10am-11:30pm
Learning Objectives:
- List the steps to selecting a prevention intervention that meets the needs of their community
- Access at least five online registries for substance misuse prevention interventions
- Use the Guide to Online Registries for Substance Misuse Prevention Evidence-based Programs and Practices as a tool in their strategic planning process
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Hire Smart, Start Strong: Transforming Onboarding for Substance Misuse Prevention Professionals
February 24, 2026 | 12:30pm-2:00pm
Learning Objectives:
- Define the role of a substance misuse prevention specialist and examine best practices for attracting a qualified candidate pool through a comprehensive hiring process.
- Apply the principle of capacity building to develop a structured onboarding plan.
- Design elements of a supportive onboarding experience focused on engagement and retention, incorporating strategies that connect the new hire to the organizational mission and foster a sense of purpose and long-term success.
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Tokens Are for Arcades: Engaging Youth in Prevention in a Meaningful and Purposeful Way
February 26, 2026 | 11am-12:30pm
Learning Objectives:
- Describe why youth involvement is essential for substance misuse prevention work.
- Identify at least 3 ways that youth engagement could happen in your community.
- Apply strategies to recruit, retain, and engage youth in prevention work.
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CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
February 20, 21, 22 & 28 | March 1, 2026
This training supports addiction professionals in strengthening recovery-oriented practice, peer engagement, and ethical recovery coaching skills aligned with national standards. This academy is well-suited for professionals working in:
- Substance use treatment
- Peer recovery support
- Community outreach
- Behavioral health and allied services
Click here for more
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Be Your Own Spielberg: Using Storytelling Techniques to Create Highly Engaging and Impactful Presentations
March 3, 2026 | 10am-12pm
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how basic narrative techniques apply to the successful design and delivery of presentations
- Describe how design and composition affect an audience's ability to process our messages
- Apply the Pixar storytelling framework to presentation content design
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2026 Michigan Trauma Summit
March 5-6, 2026 | Midland, Mi
This event is sponsored by the adult mental health block grant and the substance use disorder
(SUD) grant and is intended for persons who serve adults through the mental health and/or SUD
provider network (PIHPs/CMHSPs/SUD and/or their contract agencies) in the state of Michigan. It contains content appropriate for CEOs, COOs, clinical directors, supervisors,
case managers, clinicians, and any other clinical practitioners.
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Navigating Ethical Challenges
March 16-17, 2026 | 9am-12pm
This course qualifies for 6 CEs and fulfills:
Social Work: This course qualifies for a maximum of 6 CEs and fulfills the Michigan Social Work Licensing Board’s requirement for licensure renewal for ethics.
MCBAP: Qualifies for 6 Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) –SPECIFIC contact hours.
Psychology: This course qualifies for 6.0 psychology CE credits.
Recipient Rights: This course qualifies for a maximum of 6 RR training hours.
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Flint ReCAST 2026 Mini-Grant Informational
February 9, 2026 | 11am
The 2026 Flint ReCAST community minigrant program seeks to support youth-serving community programs, empower residents, and build capacity to increase community-wide use of trauma-informed skills.
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After-Prom & Graduation Grant
Herren Project is proud to support schools and communities grants for safe, substance-free events to celebrate prom and graduation. These high school grants range from $500-$1,000. They help cover costs of after-prom and after-graduation parties that encourage healthy choices and inspire substance-free fun.
Click here for more
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GCPC Office: 810-285-9047 open 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday
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