Wood County Prevention Coalition |
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We are a coalition of compassionate community members working together to coordinate high quality programs for the prevention of youth substance abuse in Wood County. |
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Helping youth be drug-free, responsible, and productive citizens. |
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Mark your calendar for our next Wood County Prevention Coalition/Addiction Task Force meeting: Friday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Wood County Educational Service Center, 1867 North Research Drive, Bowling Green, OH 43402.
Meeting notices will be sent out, but please invite others to attend as well. Those not on our email distribution list should contact Tina Bradley at tbradley@wcesc.org to be added. All are welcome!
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Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant Updates |
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Crisp mornings, cool nights, falling leaves, pumpkins and mums are a few of the hallmarks of this beautiful season. Fall also coincides with the beginning of Year 10 for our DFC grant (which began September 30). As you will see from the photo gallery below, much transpired in the season past. Here's a glimpse into some of the Coalition's many undertakings July through September 2023...
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In July, Tina Bradley, the Coalition Coordinator joined with Angela Patchen, Wood County Educational Service Center Prevention Education Manager, to do an interview on WBGU's The Morning Show. |
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In conjunction with the Wood County Addiction Response Collaborative, two Safe Drug Disposal programs took place at Wood County Committee on Aging congregate meal sites (Bowling Green and Wayne). Featured above is summer intern Charity Thomas-Roebel distributing free Deterra packets (courtesy of the Coalition) to attendees at the July 13 event. |
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We welcomed our talented fall intern, India McCullough, from Bowling Green State University in August. She brings to us a wealth of experience in media production, and we are fortunate to have her onboard! |
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Provided Deterra to various agencies in Wood County. Pictured above is Aimee Coe, of the Wood County ADAMHS Board, who distributed Deterra at the International Overdose Awareness Day event at Bowling Green State University on August 31. |
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Recorded an array of podcasts focused on substance use prevention. Featured above is Coalition Director Kyle Clark and the Wood County Educational Service Center Parent Mentor Shanna Gerken--who is also our Parent Sector Leader. This podcast was recorded in September. |
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With 47 in attendance, the Coalition enjoyed a successful meeting on September 22. A presentation on the Youth Court Diversion Program provided us knowledge on a great community resource, and as an added bonus, we had the BGSU PAWS Therapy Dog Team with us! |
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Our longtime Coalition President, Francesca Leass, has accepted a new job that will take her into another County soon. She contributed many hours and years of dedicated service to our mission. Thank you so very much, Francesca!!! We wish you all the best on your new endeavor.
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Cultural Competency and Successful Prevention Coalitions |
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CADCA notes successful coalitions, “understand that different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups need viable roles in the coalition to help determine and support substance use prevention strategies. In short, effective coalitions make a concerted effort to ensure that cultural competence permeates all aspects of their work.”
Check out the resources below to learn more about cultural competency as it relates to Coalition work. We welcome your thoughts related to building our Coalition's cultural competency--via training, targeted committee efforts, etc. Email us with your thoughts related to this important aspect of our Coalition's work.
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Our summer intern, Charity Thomas-Roebel, now a graduate of Bowling Green State University, shares thoughts on her recent volunteer experience with the Wood County Prevention Coalition. Thank you, Charity, for your contribution to our mission!
"Over the summer, I completed my 400-hour internship with the Wood County
Prevention Coalition. During this time, I worked on multiple projects and tasks including the Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs event and helping teach lessons at middle schools. These experiences were crucial for my future because I was allowed to work with youth and discover that I enjoyed interacting with them. Shadowing employees at the Juvenile Detention Center and Juvenile Court was also paramount for my future because these experiences gave me a look at the prevention side of criminal justice. I was able to see in what ways and how much this coalition works to prevent youth from entering the criminal justice system.
I am grateful I completed my internship here because I experienced new things every day. Without this internship, I would never have had the opportunity to have experienced what I did. As a result of interning here, I could narrow down what I want to do for my future career. I am grateful for everyone who helped me through this experience and influenced my life."
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Below are links to a few resources of potential interest:
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Request your FREE supply of this children's activity book! |
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To contact Tina Bradley, M.P.A., OCPSA
Wood County Prevention Coalition Coordinator:
(419) 354-9010 Extension 174
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Wood County Prevention Coalition | Website
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