Mission Statement

The mission of the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition for Youth is to build community partnerships to reduce high-risk behaviors including alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, to help ensure that our youth may grow to their greatest potential.

Community Investors

Special thanks to the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, the West Bloomfield Public Library, the West Bloomfield Police Department, and the Henry Ford Health System for a contribution of $5,000.00 or more in 2008 to support the mission of the Coalition.

Substance Abuse News

NEW! A Parent's Guide to the Teenage Brain
http://www.drugfree.org/TeenBrain/

Teens: Get Involved this Summer
Summer Gaming Flyer

The free Covey training "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" has been postponed until the fall.
If you would like your child to be added to our existing list of teen participants we will contact you when we have the fall date. Call 248-928-4942 or e-mail kmiller@gwbcoalition.org Also a reminder that a great way for teens to get involved in their community is by joining TMC. (Teens Making Chanes) Have you teen contact Youth Director Mallery Wethers, mwethers@gwbcoalition.org

If you are a high school student interested in meeting kids from other schools, planning social events for your peers, and learning leadership skills, this group is for you. Community service opportunities are available as well. Come to the informational meeting on June 22nd and become a member of TMC – You will be glad you did!

Questions? Call (248) 928-4942 or email our youth director at mwethers@gwbcoalition.org

Parents Who Host Lose the Most

Parents Who Host Lose the Most - The Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition joins with other Coalitions in Oakland County as a member of ACHC (The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities) to remind parents and teens about the dangers of underage drinking. A reminder to celebrate safely during prom, graduation and over the summer.

Coalition Executive Board members honor
our Community Invester Sponsors for 2007

From left to right Sally Bertoia representing Henry Ford Health System, David Flaisher representing West bloomfield Township and Officer Rick Trabulsy representing the West Bloomfield Police Department, Pictured with Executive Board members Marcy Rowe, Marc Jeffries, Gayle Sturt, Paul Lipson, and Debbie Kanter.

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Parents