KEEPING OUR YOUTH
DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE
WHO
Here at South Lyon Community Coalition, SLCC, we believe in the saying "it takes a village." Working collaboratively with other community coalitions, local police, district courthouse, businesses, community leaders, residents and the S. Lyon school district we are determined to make a a positive impact on our youth. The core of our efforts is to bring programs that help our youth make healthy life choices that prevent drug and alcohol use.
WHAT
What SLCC brings to the community is opportunities to educate, promote and instill.
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appropriate substance education for elementary, middle and high schools
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substance education for parents
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positive social norms
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alcohol and tobacco education to retailers to ensure have appropriate signage legal restrictions on selling
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safe and accessible ways to dispose of unused prescription drugs
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community training in Narcan administration to prevent overdose deaths
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law enforcement and court partnerships to discourage youth use of substances
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mental health care resources and good mental health habits for youth
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alternative district court program for ticketed minors with a first offense
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Collaboration with Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities (ACHC) and its 20 Oakland County coalitions to continuously provide programs to enrich the community
WHERE
The coalition and its members serve the South Lyon Community School District and residents of school district in Lyon Township, the City of South Lyon, New Hudson, Green Oaks and Salem Township.
WHY
From substance availability to peer pressure being a teen in today's world can be overwhelming. Together with the support of our programs and resources SLCC encourages kids to chose a healthy path by making healthy decisions whether that be discouraging drug and alcohol use or other negative lifestyles.
HOW
Whether you are a student, parent, business owner or resident we welcome you to join us accomplish our mission. Please reach out to us.
SLCC wants to hear from you!
ask a question
request a resource
volunteer
Federal, state and/or county funding has been provided through OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK-SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES to support the project costs,
