What is a Coalition?
A coalition is a unified group of people who share common interest with a desire to create a positive transformation or change within their community. A coalition member acts as an agent for change to achieve agreed upon needs, solutions and outcomes. Coalitions can mobilize at a local level using a comprehensive data driven approach to make their communities safe, drug free and healthier.
Who makes up a Coalition?
A coalition is a smart strategy that promotes coordination and collaboration and makes limited use of community resources. Coalitions are made up of multiple community sectors (such as, but not limited to):
- Youth
- Parents
- Business Community
- Media
- Youth Serving Organizations
- Law Enforcement
- Faith Based Organizations
- Civic and Volunteer Groups
- Schools
- Healthcare Professionals
- Government
- Other organization involved in substance abuse
How does a coalition get started?
A Community/College Coalition typically gets started by a person(s) or student(s) with a concern surrounding substance abuse issues and has a vision of a healthier community. These leaders step up to the plate to organize community members and sectors for a unified outcome. They set the tone and engage the community and colleges. They involve people from grassroots to policymakers. Their main role is to act as a community mobilizer, building relationships and collaborating within the community. Those who directly experience a problem are more invested in finding a solution.
Central Region Coalitions
Chenango County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
Cortland Area Communities That Care
SUNY Cortland College Coalition
Tompkins-Cortland Community College Coalition
Access Independence
Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention
Catskills Addiction Coalition
Community Partnership Coalition of Herkimer County
Herkimer College Community Coalition
United in Prevention (UP Coalition)
UP! Special Populations
Hamilton Area Community Coalition
Community Prevention Collaborative
Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
Syracuse Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
West Area Support Network (West Genessee Community Coalition)
Onondaga Cares About Prevention (SUNY OCC)
Oswego County Prevention Coalition
Oswego Special Populations
Otsego County Alcohol and Other Drug Task Force
Massena Drug Free Community Coalition
Massena Special Populations