Making a Difference for Kids in Monroe
Monroe Community Coalition has leveraged nearly $5 million in funding and resources for youth wellness since 2013. Our Coalition is a partnership between neighbors and professionals in the community who feel a responsibility for helping youth to grow up healthy and strong.
We want to prevent youth from experiencing the negative impacts of alcohol and other drug use because they adversely impact school performance, job prospects, and physical and mental health.
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Youth Alcohol Use Rates in Monroe
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Youth Attempted Suicide Rates in Monroe
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Youth Marijuana Use Rates in Monroe
Our Lowest Substance
Abuse Rates Ever!
Monroe uses the best available data to match programs and strategies with true areas of youth and community vulnerability. The results speak for themselves: Kids and teens in Monroe have never had better skills for remaining drug-free!
The Coalition
Monroe Community Coalition is a grassroots volunteer organization dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our community by reducing risk factors – and enhancing protective buffers – that predict substance abuse and mental health.
We are a grant-funded community collaboration working to implement drug prevention and mental health promotion with a community-based approach.
Our Meetings
2nd Thursdays of Each Month
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month to connect with members as we take on the work of the Coalition! We have a place at the table for you!
Our Programs & Strategies
Effective, Evidence-based Approaches
The Coalition works with local and regional partners to implement world-class programs and strategies that improve the wellness of our schools and community.
Community Prevention & Wellness
A Statewide Initiative Benefitting Monroe
Monroe is part of a statewide effort known as the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative led by the Washington State Health Care Authority.
We Know What Works!
Effective substance abuse prevention requires a commitment to following the best available science. Sometimes that means stepping away from traditional approaches found to be ineffective or that unintentionally cause harm to youth.
Monroe Community Coalition is regarded as a statewide leader in effective prevention practices. Our guide, Prevention Tools: What Works, What Doesn’t,” is published by the Washington State Health Care Authority and distributed internationally.
A Special Thanks to Our Partners
