27 Ohio communities, many of them rural, receive grands from Drug Free Communities program. Here’s the raw release. I tried to highlight community names.
New Grantees in the State of Ohio
Coalition Name: Coalition for a Healthy Middletown
Grant Award: SP080350 – 06
Grant Recipient Organization: Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio
Coalition Community: Middletown, OH
Grant Recipient Contact Name: Kristy Duritsch
Grant Recipient Contact Mailing Address: 1050 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044
Grant Recipient Contact E-Mail Address: Kristy@safetycouncilswohio.org
Grant Recipient Contact Phone Number: 513-423-9758
Grant Recipient Congressional District: OH-1
Coalition Contact Name: Kristy Duritsch
Coalition Contact Mailing Address: 1050 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044
Coalition Contact E-Mail Address: Kristy@safetycouncilswohio.org
Coalition Contact Phone Number: 513-423-9758
Ohio
Serving Federal Congressional District(s): OH-1; OH-8
Coalition Located in Federal Congressional District: OH-1
Program Description
The Coalition for a Healthy Middletown was awarded a $125,000 Drug Free Communities
(DFC) Support Program FY 2017 grant by the White House Office of National Drug Control
Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA). The coalition serves Middletown, OH, a community of 48,694. The goal of the
coalition is to establish and strengthen community collaboration in support of local efforts to
prevent youth substance use. The coalition will achieve its goal by implementing these
strategies:
- Decreasing alcohol usage.
- Increasing peer disapproval of underage alcohol use.
- Decreasing 30 day use of youth marijuana usage.
- Increase perception of harm in youth alcohol usage.
Coalition Name: The Cincinnati for HOPE Coalition
Grant Award: SP080159 – 01
Grant Recipient Organization: Exclusive Services
Coalition Community: Cincinnati, OH
Grant Recipient Contact Name: Tracy Rawls
Grant Recipient Contact Mailing Address: 11134 Luschek Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Grant Recipient Contact E-Mail Address: trawls@xservices.org
Grant Recipient Contact Phone Number: 513-370-9925
Grant Recipient Congressional District: OH-2
Coalition Contact Name: Dr. Dionne Hollis
Coalition Contact Mailing Address: 11134 Luschek Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Coalition Contact E-Mail Address: treatment@xservices.org
Coalition Contact Phone Number: 513-827-9273
Serving Federal Congressional District(s): OH-1; OH-2
Coalition Located in Federal Congressional District: OH-1
Project Description
The Cincinnati for HOPE Coalition was awarded a FY 2017 Drug-Free Communities (DFC)
Support Program grant in the amount of $125,000 by the White House Office of National Drug
Control Policy (ONDCP), in cooperation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). The coalition serves the city of Cincinnati, OH, a community of
296,550. The goal of the coalition is to establish and strengthen community collaboration in
support of local efforts to prevent youth substance use. The coalition will achieve its goal by
implementing these strategies:
- Enhancing/access/reducing barriers.
- Modifying/changing policies.
- Changing consequences.
Coalition Name: Scioto County Drug Action Team Alliance
Grant Award: SP018684 – 06
Grant Recipient Organization: Portsmouth City Health Department
Coalition Community: Scioto County, OH
Grant Recipient Contact Name: Christopher Smith
Grant Recipient Contact Mailing Address: 605 Washington Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Grant Recipient Contact E-Mail Address: Chris.Smith@portsmouthoh.org
Grant Recipient Contact Phone Number: 740-353-5153
Grant Recipient Congressional District: OH-2
Coalition Contact Name: Lisa Roberts, RN
Coalition Contact Mailing Address: 605 Washington Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Coalition Contact E-Mail Address: Lisa.Roberts@portsmouthoh.org
Coalition Contact Phone Number: 740-354-8943
Serving Federal Congressional District(s): OH-2, OH-6
Coalition Located in Federal Congressional District: OH-2
Project Description
The Scioto County Drug Action Team Alliance was awarded a FY 2017 Drug-Free Communities
(DFC) Support Program grant in the amount of $125,000 by the White House Office of National
Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in cooperation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). The coalition serves Scioto County, OH, a community
with a population of 76,825. The goal of the coalition is to establish and strengthen community
collaboration in support of local efforts to prevent youth substance use. The coalition will
achieve its goal by implementing these strategies:
- Building community capacity and engage coalition members in coordinating, planning
and evaluating a comprehensive population-based initiative to achieve a quantifiable
reduction in youth substance use. - Creating strategies designed to change community conditions and social norms around
youth substance use. - Creating youth substance abuse prevention and education activities.
- Establishing data driven decision making through youth surveys that obtain core data for
the purpose of baseline establishment, programmatic implementation, and evaluation.
Coalition Name: Faith in Recovery Prevention Coalition
Grant Award: SP080019 – 01
Grant Recipient Organization: Community Action Commission of Fayette County
Coalition Community: Fayette County, OH
Grant Recipient Contact Name: Lucinda Baughn
Grant Recipient Contact Mailing Address: 1400 U.S. Route 22 NW, Washington C.H., OH
43160
Grant Recipient Contact E-Mail Address: bbaughn@cacfayettecounty.org
Grant Recipient Contact Phone Number: 740-335-7282
Grant Recipient Congressional District: OH-10
Coalition Contact Name: Judy Havens
Coalition Contact Mailing Address: 1400 U.S. Route 22 NW, Washington C.H., OH 43160
Coalition Contact E-Mail Address: jhavens@cacfayettecounty.org
Coalition Contact Phone Number: 740-335-7282
Serving Federal Congressional District(s): OH-10, OH-15
Coalition Located in Federal Congressional District: OH-10
Project Description
The Faith in Recovery Prevention Coalition was awarded a FY 2017 Drug-Free Communities
(DFC) Support Program grant in the amount of $125,000 by the White House Office of National
Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in cooperation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). The coalition serves Fayette County, OH, a community of
28,679. The goal of the coalition is to establish and strengthen community collaboration in
support of local efforts to prevent youth substance use. The coalition will achieve its goal by
implementing these strategies:
- Providing evidence-based prevention programs in the local schools.
- Providing PAX Good Behavior Games to Head Start and interested elementary school teachers.
- Establishing and assisting youth-led prevention efforts in the middle and high schools.
- Conducting evidence based media and social media campaigns.
- Conducting workshops for parents on how to talk to their kids about substance use.
- Developing an inventory of alternative activities for youth in our community.
Coalition Name: Coalition for Health Promotion
Grant Award: SP080140 – 01
Grant Recipient Organization: Youngstown UMADAOP
Coalition Community: East Side of Youngstown, OH
Grant Recipient Contact Name: Darryl Alexander Sr.
Grant Recipient Contact Mailing Address: 1327 Florencedale Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44505
Grant Recipient Contact E-Mail Address: alexandersrdarryl@yahoo.com
Grant Recipient Contact Phone Number: 330-743-2772
Grant Recipient Congressional District: OH-13th
Coalition Contact Name: Brenda Heidinger
Coalition Contact Mailing Address: 222 West Federal Plaza, Suite 201, Youngstown, OH 44503
Coalition Contact E-Mail Address: bheidinger@mahoningcountyoh.gov
Coalition Contact Phone Number: 330-746-2959
Serving Federal Congressional District(s): OH-13th
Coalition Located in Federal Congressional District: OH-13th
Project Description
The Coalition for Health Promotion (CFHP) was awarded a FY 2017 Drug-Free Communities
(DFC) Support Program grant in the amount of $125,000 by the White House Office of National
Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in cooperation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). The coalition serves Youngstown, OH, a community of
65,573. The goal of the coalition is to establish and strengthen community collaboration in
support of local efforts to prevent youth substance use. The coalition will achieve its goal by
implementing these strategies:
1. Changing social norms.
2. Reducing access.
3. Policy change.
4. Creative media strategies.
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 2nd Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP020821-03
Grantee Name: CLERMONT RECOVERY CENTER. INC.
Grantee Congressional District: 02
Coalition Name: Coalition for a Drug-Free Clermont County
Coalition Coordinator: Mary Wolff
Coalition Address: 1088 Wasserman Way
Coalition City: Batavia
Coalition State and Zip: OH 45103
Coalition Phone: 513-735-8143
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 02
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP017077-08
Grantee Name: MILFORD EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Grantee Congressional District: 02
Coalition Name: PARTNERS FOR A DRUG FREE MILFORD MIAMI TOWNSHIP
Coalition Coordinator: Ted Haskins
Coalition Address: 1 Eagles Way
Coalition City: Milford
Coalition State and Zip: OH 45150
Coalition Phone: 513-576-2267
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 02
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP021511-02
Grantee Name: MADISONVILLE WEED AND SEED SUSTAINED
Grantee Congressional District: 02
Coalition Name: Madisonville Weed and Seed Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Kathleen Garrison
Coalition Address: 4917 Whetsel Avenue
Coalition City: Cincinnati
Coalition State and Zip: OH 45227
Coalition Phone: 513-460-5060
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 02
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 4th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP021391-04
Grantee Name: MENTAL HLTH & RECOVERY BRD OF UNION CNTY
Grantee Congressional District: 04
Coalition Name: Union County Drug Free Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Holly Zweizig
Coalition Address: 131 N. Main Street, Suite A
Coalition City: Marysville
Coalition State and Zip: OH 43040
Coalition Phone: 937-642-1212
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 04
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 5th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP020309-04
Grantee Name: WOOD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Grantee Congressional District: 05
Coalition Name: Wood County
Prevention Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Kyle Clark
Coalition Address: 1867 N. Research Dr.
Coalition City: Bowling Green
Coalition State and Zip: OH 43402
Coalition Phone: 419-806-9408
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 05
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP020888-08
Grantee Name: SWANTON AREA COMMUNITY COALITION
Grantee Congressional District: 05
Coalition Name: SWANTON AREA COMMUNITY COALITION, INC.
Coalition Coordinator: Adorn Grabarczyk
Coalition Address: 97 North Main Street
Coalition City: Swanton
Coalition State and Zip: OH 43558
Coalition Phone: 419-826-1222
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 05; 09
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP015851-09
Grantee Name: FULTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Grantee Congressional District: 05
Coalition Name: Partnership for a Drug-Free Fulton County
Coalition Coordinator: Beth Thomas
Coalition Address: 606 South Shoop Avenue
Coalition City: Wauseon
Coalition State and Zip: OH 43567
Coalition Phone: 419-337-0915
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 05
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP017030-08
Grantee Name: YMCA OF GREATER TOLEDO
Grantee Congressional District: 05
Coalition Name: AWAKE to a Safe and Healthy Community
Coalition Coordinator: Amy Barrett
Coalition Address: 1200 Michigan Ave.
Coalition City: Waterville
Coalition State and Zip: OH 43566
Coalition Phone: 419-441-0029
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 05
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 6th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP017138-08
Grantee Name: FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER
Grantee Congressional District: 06
Coalition Name: Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Team Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Brenda Foor
Coalition Address: 966 North Market Street LL, P.O. Box 464
Coalition City: Lisbon
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44432
Coalition Phone: 330-424-0531
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 06
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 7th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP020744-03
Grantee Name: COUNTY OF KNOX
Grantee Congressional District: 07
Coalition Name: Knox Substance Abuse Action Team
Coalition Coordinator: Julie Miller
Coalition Address: 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
Coalition City: Mount Vernon
Coalition State and Zip: OH 43050
Coalition Phone: 740-392-2200
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 07
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP020413-09
Grantee Name: MENTAL HEALTH/ REC SRVS BOARD/STARK CNTY
Grantee Congressional District: 07
Coalition Name: Stark County Anti-Drug Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Frances Gerbig
Coalition Address: 800 Market Avenue North, Suite 400
Coalition City: Canton
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44702
Coalition Phone: 330-455-6644
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 07; 13; 16
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 8th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP022153-09
Grantee Name: BUTLER COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
Grantee Congressional District: 08
Coalition Name: The Butler County Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Lauren Marsh
Coalition Address: 6 South Second Street, Suite 420
Coalition City: Hamilton
Coalition State and Zip: OH 45011
Coalition Phone: 513-896-2335
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 08
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP019823-05
Grantee Name: ALCOHOLISM COUNCIL/BUTLER COUNTY, OH,INC
Grantee Congressional District: 08
Coalition Name: Greater Hamilton Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Christi Valentini
Coalition Address: 2935 Hamilton Mason Road
Coalition City: Hamilton
Coalition State and Zip: OH 45011
Coalition Phone: 513-868-2100
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 08
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP020927-08
Grantee Name: FAIRFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Grantee Congressional District: 08
Coalition Name: COALITION FOR A SAFE AND DRUG-FREE FAIRFIELD
Coalition Coordinator: Pat Van Oflen
Coalition Address: 3249 Greenwich Drive
Coalition City: Fairfield
Coalition State and Zip: OH 45014-
Coalition Phone: 513-829-3565
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 08
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 9th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP014693-10
Grantee Name: ALCOHOL & DRUG ADD SRVS BD OF LORAIN CTY
Grantee Congressional District: 09
Coalition Name: THE LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES THAT CARE PARTNERSHIP
Coalition Coordinator: Timonthy Williams
Coalition Address: 4950 Oberlin Avenue
Coalition City: Lorain
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44053-
Coalition Phone: 440-366-1106
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 09; 13
Grant Amount: 46050
Application Number: 5 SP020391-04
Grantee Name: ERIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Grantee Congressional District: 09
Coalition Name: Partners for Prevention of Erie County
Coalition Coordinator: Devin Pollick
Coalition Address: 420 Superior Street
Coalition City: Sandusky
Coalition State and Zip: OH 08754-
Coalition Phone: 419-626-5623
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 09
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 12th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP015726-09
Grantee Name: RECOVERY & PREVENTION RES/DE/MORROW CNTY
Grantee Congressional District: 12
Coalition Name: Drug Free Delaware Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Julie Krupp
Coalition Address: 118 Stover Drive
Coalition City: Delaware
Coalition State and Zip: OH 43015-
Coalition Phone: 740-369-6811
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 12
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 13th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP021050-03
Grantee Name: COALITION FOR A DRUG-FREE MAHONING CNTY
Grantee Congressional District: 13
Coalition Name: Coalition for a Drug Free Mahoning County
Coalition Coordinator: Angela McClellan
Coalition Address: 25 East Boardman Street
Coalition City: Youngstown
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44503-
Coalition Phone: 330-771-7732
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 06; 13
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 14th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP020528-04
Grantee Name: ASHTABULA CO. MN & RECOV. SERVS BOARD
Grantee Congressional District: 14
Coalition Name: Ashtabula County Prevention Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Kaiti Park
Coalition Address: 4817 State Road, Suite 203
Coalition City: Ashtabula
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44004-
Coalition Phone: 440-992-3121
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 14
Grant Amount: 82900
Application Number: 5 SP021646-07
Grantee Name: COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PREVENTION ASSOC
Grantee Congressional District: 14
Coalition Name: Community Awareness and Prevention Association
Coalition Coordinator: Kelly Lazar
Coalition Address: 6380 Mill Road
Coalition City: Broadview Hts.
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44147-
Coalition Phone: 440-740-4751
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 14
Grant Amount: 125000
DFC Continuation Grantees in the 16th Congressional District of Ohio
Application Number: 5 SP019983-05
Grantee Name: NORTH ROYALTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Grantee Congressional District: 16
Coalition Name: Partnership for A Healthy North Royalton
Coalition Coordinator: Kristin Brooks
Coalition Address: 14713 Ridge Road
Coalition City: North Royalton
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44133-
Coalition Phone: 440-582-7834
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 13; 16
Grant Amount: 125000
Application Number: 5 SP020543-04
Grantee Name: LIBERTY CENTER CONNECTIONS, INC.
Grantee Congressional District: 16
Coalition Name: Turning Point Coalition
Coalition Coordinator: Eileen Keller
Coalition Address: 104 Spink St.
Coalition City: Wooster
Coalition State and Zip: OH 44691-
Coalition Phone: 330-264-8498
Coalition Congressional District(s) Served: 16
Grant Amount: 125000
