Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
Program Description
A coalition working to reduce substance abuse through community collaboration.
How it Works
The Coalition maintains an infrastructure for substance abuse prevention which aides in the coordination of training, technical assistance, and networking necessary to achieve substance abuse prevention goals. It also tracks data trends to assess substance abuse prevalence. The group serves as an advocate for prevention programming and education. In accordance with the Tobacco Prevention Program, the coalition aids in the facilitation of tobacco prevention initiatives in the school system. The Loudon County Health Improvement Council serving as fiscal agent for the coalition works to ensure the continuance of the Coalition through various fund seeking initiatives.
The Coalition is made up of volunteers from HEAL, local churches, law enforcement, schools, medical professional and National Guard. In October 2005 the Coalition was awarded a grant from Drug-Free Communities. The Grant provides computers for after-school programs for youth ages 13-17. The Coalition partners with the Boys & Girls Club to offer an after-school Cyber Cafe. In addition the Coalition offers programs during Red Ribbon week provides a substance abuse awareness program for local schools, and sponsors National Night Out for the community. To learn more about NNO follow the link provided.
Eligible Population
All citizens of Loudon County are eligible to participate in this program.
Call (865) 458-9119 for more information!
National Night Out – August 5, 2008
Loudon County To Join Cities Nationwide For
“America’s Night Out Against Crime”
On Tuesday, August 5th, neighborhoods throughout Loudon County are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “25th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by Health Education Alliance of Loudon County and the National Guard, as well as Loudon and Lenoir City Police Departments. National events will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 35 million people are expected to participate in “America’s National Night Out Against Crime” on August 5th. National Night Out 2008 is supported in party by TARGET, the national Corporate sponsor.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support and increase participation in local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirits and police – community partnership; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 6 to 8 p.m. on August 5th, residents of Loudon County are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Neighborhood events are planned for both Loudon and Lenoir City to heighten awareness related to neighborhood crime prevention. Please join local sponsors and community leaders in “giving crime & drugs a going away ‘pool’ party!” The Second Annual National Night Out Celebration will include two events sites in Loudon County. There will be free pool parties at both the Lenoir City Pool and the Loudon Pool from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5th. Community members are invited to come for a swim and enjoy friends, fellowship, food and fun-filled activities.
For more information or to volunteer for either event, please call Health Education Alliance representatives at (865) 458-9119
