The mission of the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition 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.
Our Sponsors
Check out our generous sponsors who make our mission possible!
Thank You, WBEF!
On September 16th, we received a $1,000 donation from the West Bloomfield Educational Foundation as one of their community partners. We are beyond grateful for WBEF’s generosity!
12 Emojis Parents Should Know
After the death of her 16-year-old son due to drug overdose, Dr. Laura Berman wants other parents to understand the language of teens: emojis. To read more about this story, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
JARA Panel Discussion
In case you missed us and the Jewish Addiction Resource Alliance (JARA) for the JARA Panel Discussion, the discussion included topics such as exploring addiction, recovery, resources and personal stories. To watch this virtual event’s recording, please CLICK HERE.
Prevention: 10 Things Parents Can Do
90% of Americans with a substance use disorder began using substances before the age of 18. Watch the video below to learn about 10 ways you can help to keep your kid safe from addiction. For a Prevention Toolkit and more related to addiction, visit Addiction Policy Forum’s website
The Alliance Of Coalitions For Healthy Communities Has Installed ‘Save A Life Stations’ Across Oakland County
These harm reduction boxes will include Narcan doses, testing strips, safe disposal kits, and more. An interactive map detailing the location of each “Save A Life Station” can be found here.
Featured News and Info: The Truth About...
The Dangers of E-Cigarettes
Vaping has been marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking. However, recent studies have now linked e-cigarettes to a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, diseased arteries, and cancer. Read this article to learn more.Vaping Guide for Parents
The non-profit organization Partnership for Drug Free Kids just recently published a free vaping guide for parents that contains important information regarding the risks and unknowns of vaping in kids. To learn more, visit their website here.
Vaping Tool Kit
Marijuana Talk Kit: What You Need to Know to Talk with Your Teen About Marijuana
Between marijuana legalization, the normalization in pop culture, and new ways of using (edibles, vaporizers, concentrates), it's becoming more complicated for parents to talk to their teens. So where do you start? And what should you say? The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is here to help. To order a FREE kit, visit: this webpage.Weed Can Wait: FAQ
Risks of Marijuana
Click here to learn more about the risks of using marijuana.
Clear The Smoke: Marijuana Toolkit
Special thanks to Michigan Underage Drinking - Do Your Part
Preventing Underage Drinking
Click here to learn more about preventing underage drinking.
College Drinking
Keeping Watch: Heroin in Our Community
Learn more at http://civiccentertv.com/keepingwatch/12 Emojis Parents Should Know
After the death of her 16-year-old son due to drug overdose, Dr. Laura Berman wants other parents to understand the language of teens: emojis. To read more about this story, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Prescription Drug Abuse Toolkit
Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a major public health problem and is the second leading cause of death in the United States and Michigan. Please click here to learn more about how it can be prevented.Suicide Prevention Toolkit
New Oakland Crisis Line
Coping Skills List
Tips For Teens:
Inhalants
Federal, State, and/or County funding has been provided through Oakland Community Health Network Substance Use Disorder Services to support project costs.