Our Mission
Working together towards the common goal of safe, healthy and drug-free communities.
Our Objective
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Increase awareness of the dangers of youth alcohol and drug use
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Decrease access to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
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Increase the number of positive programs for youth and families
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Increase programs aimed at strengthening families and neighborhoods
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Increase parents’ awareness of alcohol-related laws
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Improve connections to community, school, friends and family
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Increase awareness of local community resources
About Us
Beginning in January of 2017, a group of concerned citizens met to discuss substance misuse problems in Arena, Black Earth, Mazomanie and Cross Plains communities. As a result of those meetings, the Northwest Dane Cares Coalition was started.
The NWDCC is committed to raising awareness of the risks and consequences of underage drinking and drug misuse, as well as educating the community about current and emerging drug trends, partnering with school districts, building liaisons with decision-makers, parents, the medical and faith communities and law enforcement.
NWDCC is also working to develop, implement and support environmental strategies to reduce substance misuse. We believe by working together, we can nurture social and environmental changes to make Northwest Dane a safer and heathier place, brightening the future of our children, youth and families.
FACT:
Two-thirds of teens who misused pain relievers say that they got them from family and friends, including their home medicine cabinets.