Montgomery County Prevention Coalition | Dayton,OH

Our Commitment to Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Prevention Coalition is comprised of community leaders with a passion to prevent substance misuse and promote positive mental health. The mission of the coalition is to mobilize Montgomery County to prevent youth substance use and promote positive mental health through implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies and community collaboration.

The vision of the coalition is a community where every individual lives a substance-free life with optimal mental health.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Coalition Awards! Pictured left to right: Jodi Kulka, Amy Hamilton, Emily Mongelli, Amanda Northcutt, Justin Bauer, Megan Garrison, Lake Miller, Brittini Long, Danielle Zeisloft, Matt Tepper

Upcoming Community Events

Explore our Subcommittees

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JOIN THE COALITION

Discover the power of community and join the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition today!
Next Meeting: Friday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Dayton Metro Library downtown.
Contact: Colleen Oakes at coakes@mcadamhs.org for more information.

ALCOHOL PREVENTION

Next Meeting: Monday, June 6, 1 to 3 p.m.
Contact: Karen Via at karen.via@westcare.com or Kyle Fowler at fowlerk5@udayton.edu for more information.

Community Conscious Retailer Program

The program is designed to assist retailers in keeping their stores and surrounding communities safe.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Taniayah O'Quinn-Sims at to'quinn-sims@mcadamhs.org for more information.

GAMING & GAMBLING

Next Meeting: Friday, May 20, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Contact: Vic Vrabel at vvrabel@mcadamhs.org or Rebecca Lewis at rebecca.lewis@mcesc.org for more information.

MARIJUANA PREVENTION

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 25 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Contact: Emily Mongelli at emily.mongelli@mcesc.org or Emily Weitz at weitze@childrensdayton.org for more information.

OPIOID PREVENTION

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 24, 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom

Contact: Gail Dafler at g.dafler@gesmv.org or Brittini Long at blong@mcadamhs.org for more information.

POLICY & ADVOCACY

Next Meeting: Monday, June 20, 1 to 3 p.m.

Contact: Bruce Barcelo at bbarcelo@mcadamhs.org or Kery Gray at grayk@mcohio.org for more information.

POWER - BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 8, 10 a.m. to noon.

Contact: Megan Garrison at megan.morine@gmail.com or Zola Howard at howardz@daybreakdayton.org for more information.

Schools of Excellence in Prevention

The mission of SEP is to assist schools with implementing best-practice prevention services and strategies in order to create healthy, drug-free environments that promote optimal mental health for students, parents, teachers, and staff in the school community.

Contact Amie Burr at amie.burr@mcesc.org for more information!

SELF-CARE PROMOTION

Next Meeting: Thursday, June 9, 2 to 4 p.m.

Contact: Nina Rains at nina.rains@gmail.com or Kayla Hairston at khairston@greeneesc.org for more information.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Next Meeting: Monday, June 13, 9 to 11 a.m.

Contact: Amy Hamilton at ahamilton@mcadamhs.org or Amanda Northcutt at northca3@miamioh.edu for more information.

Youth Leadership in Prevention

Youth Leadership in Prevention programs in schools will empower students to create
peer-to-peer supports, prevention messaging, and program implementation that decreases drug and
alcohol use while promoting mental wellness supports.

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