Substance Abuse
			
			
The Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, led by DJ Coles, promotes communicating the dangers of 
substance abuse and 
  the availability of treatment resources.  To join the task force and for more information, call DJ Coles at 731-6933. 

 
Mission Statement: The Wayne County Substance Abuse Task Force is a coalition of community professionals
who are working together to prevent and reduce Substance Abuse among youth and adults. 
 
Our goals are to:

Educate youth, families, and community leaders 
Pursue trainings for Task Force Members 
Encourage alternaitve activities 
for youth 
Raise Wayne County's awareness about Substance Abuse 
Provide resources and support to families and community members 
Support treatment and recovery services and goals 
Be visible in the community at functions relative to substance abuse 

 
 
As of September 10, 2007, Wayne County Schools became "smoke free" campuses. Wayne Memorial Hospital became a 
completely smoke
free campus on July 1, 2008.



 
  	
  
  

    

		
Four Priorities Categories
 

		Teen Pregnancy | Healthy Behaviors | Substance Abuse | Access To Care