The Troy Community Coalition for Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

TROY — The Troy Community Coalition for Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Troy by promoting a lifestyle free from the abuse of alcohol and drugs. The Troy Community Coalition aims to prevent addiction before it starts, limiting the emotional, financial, and societal impacts of addiction. We work towards this goal through a variety of programming.

Over the course of the school year, the coalition sees every 4th and 5th grade student in the Troy School District where we teach youth about good decision making, tobacco, and vaping. The coalition also sees high school students through the health curriculum where students learn about addiction directly from a person in recovery.

Each summer the coalition hosts a summer camp for low-income families in Troy. This camp hosts over 50 kids in 3rd through 8th grade where they learn about substance misuse, emotional regulation, nutrition, and physical activity. By reaching low-income youth in our community, we are reaching youth who are more at risk of substance use to stop substance use before it starts.

The coalition, in addition to educational materials, also provides resources to families to help prevent substance abuse at home. The coalition provides medication disposal packets to allow for easier disposal of unused or expired medications. We also provide tamper resistant seals for alcohol bottles in order for parents to prevent underage drinking at home. Lastly, we provide locking bags which allow for safe storage of medications, tobacco or nicotine products, and marijuana products.

This holiday season help us achieve our goal of a healthy substance abuse free Troy where individuals, families, and businesses can thrive.

Troy Community Coalition is located at 4420 Livernois Road in Troy. For more information, call (248) 823-5088 or visit TroyCommunityCoalition.org.