Copper Corridor
Substance Abuse Coalition
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The Copper Corridor Coalition was founded in 2007 and consists of 9 very small towns along Hwy 77 and 177 known as the Copper Corridor. Any concerned community member can join, and there are currently over 20 coalition members.
The mission of the Copper Corridor Coalition is to prevent and reduce drug and alcohol misuse through program development, prevention through education, advocacy and services, providing youth-oriented activities so that healthy attitudes towards substance use are formed.
The vision of the Copper Corridor is: Committed to providing education and developing resources to address alcohol awareness and prevent drug abuse in the Copper Corridor while embracing and nurturing the many cultures of the area. This coalition is funded by the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant to prevent youth substance use.
Empower youths to harness their strengths Initiative
How to implement in your community
The Empower Youths to Harness Their Strengths initiative trains and supports youth as leaders in prevention through evidence-based programs and mentorship guided by the Kids at Hope model. Adult facilitators build trust with youth, creating a safe environment for growth and leadership development.
Resources:
INDEPTH (Diversion Curriculum)- https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/indepth