Our next Coalition meeting is on APril 24 2023 on Zoom.
Mission Statement: Our mission is raise awareness and to prevent illicit substance use and to build a healthier Schoharie County through collaboration among our community partners.
What: The Schoharie County Addiction Prevention Coalition is a coalition of community members, businesses, elected officials, law enforcement, non-profits, faith leaders, parents, people in recovery, service providers, students, healthcare professionals and educators that desires to reduce the problems associated with heroin and opioid misuse. Our hope is for a county that is free from the harm of opioid use and misuse.
Where: Calvary Assembly of God at 960 Mineral Springs Road in Cobleskill
When: The 2nd Monday of every other month at:
3pm for Community Agencies in person, while simulcast on Zoom.
How: We work toward this aim through:
· Monthly meetings
· Strategic planning
· Community Forums and Town Halls
· Information dissemination
· Networking
· Educating Lawmakers and other community leaders
· Advocating for policy change in institutions and government
· Coordinating prevention and intervention efforts
· Utilizing print media and social media messaging to educate the public