SOMERSWORTH—
The Somersworth-Rollinsford Prevention Coalition is inviting all interested community members to attend a coalition planning retreat on Friday, Sept. 24th from 9 a.m.-noon at the Sumner Country Restaurant (formerly known as the Gateway) on route 108 in Somersworth. The mission of the newly formed coalition is to create and support projects and initiatives that promote positive, healthy, safe and drug-free lifestyles for youth and families. At this meeting, attendees will discuss the coalition’s goals and plans for preventing drug and alcohol abuse among youth in the Somersworth and Rollinsford communities.
The coalition works with parents, business leaders, professionals in healthcare and law enforcement, city and state government, and faith based organizations in the Somersworth-Rollinsford communities. The coalition will explore ways to achieve a cooperative approach to form consistent strategies and messaging about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
The coalition’s coordinator, Lisa Paone encourages citizens of Somersworth and Rollinsford to attend this open retreat so the community at-large can be more informed and engaged in the responsibilities of keeping our kids safe.
“Our two communities have all the necessary elements for a strong and united partnership to keep our youth safe. When we work together we can prevent substance abuse and teach our kids and parents how to be safe by giving them strategies to be healthy and avoid the pressures of using drugs and alcohol.”
Paone added that the coalition is expanding its base and is asking interested community members to attend the retreat to explore ways they can become more involved in supporting the coalition’s mission.
The Somersworth-Rollinsford Prevention Coalition is funded through ONE Voice for Southeastern New Hampshire, which envisions an alliance of communities that are well equipped to overcome and diminish substance abuse. ONE Voice supports youths, families, educators, and communities that are committed to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
For more information about the Somersworth-Rollinsford Prevention Coalition please contact Lisa Paone at 749-9755 X 10. For information about ONE Voice for Southeastern New Hampshire, go to www.onevoicenh.org.
The Somersworth-Rollinsford Prevention Coalition is inviting all interested community members to attend a coalition planning retreat on Friday, Sept. 24th from 9 a.m.-noon at the Sumner Country Restaurant (formerly known as the Gateway) on route 108 in Somersworth. The mission of the newly formed coalition is to create and support projects and initiatives that promote positive, healthy, safe and drug-free lifestyles for youth and families. At this meeting, attendees will discuss the coalition’s goals and plans for preventing drug and alcohol abuse among youth in the Somersworth and Rollinsford communities.
The coalition works with parents, business leaders, professionals in healthcare and law enforcement, city and state government, and faith based organizations in the Somersworth-Rollinsford communities. The coalition will explore ways to achieve a cooperative approach to form consistent strategies and messaging about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
The coalition’s coordinator, Lisa Paone encourages citizens of Somersworth and Rollinsford to attend this open retreat so the community at-large can be more informed and engaged in the responsibilities of keeping our kids safe.
“Our two communities have all the necessary elements for a strong and united partnership to keep our youth safe. When we work together we can prevent substance abuse and teach our kids and parents how to be safe by giving them strategies to be healthy and avoid the pressures of using drugs and alcohol.”
Paone added that the coalition is expanding its base and is asking interested community members to attend the retreat to explore ways they can become more involved in supporting the coalition’s mission.
The Somersworth-Rollinsford Prevention Coalition is funded through ONE Voice for Southeastern New Hampshire, which envisions an alliance of communities that are well equipped to overcome and diminish substance abuse. ONE Voice supports youths, families, educators, and communities that are committed to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
For more information about the Somersworth-Rollinsford Prevention Coalition please contact Lisa Paone at 749-9755 X 10. For information about ONE Voice for Southeastern New Hampshire, go to www.onevoicenh.org.
