Workgroups
The Genesee County Prevention Coalition work groups bring community partners together to focus on specific priorities that support the coalition’s mission. Through collaboration, members share expertise, identify community needs, and develop strategies that advance prevention efforts, strengthen resources, and create sustainable solutions that improve the health and well-being of the community. If you have interest in joining a Genesee County Prevention Coalition Work Group click here.
Policy & Advocacy
Workgroup virtual meeting 9:00am-10:30am, quarterly
The GCPC policy and advocacy workgroup goal is to engage community leaders and policy makers to advocate or support sustainable policies to address substance use and mental health concerns through community-driven actions.
Initiative Focus:
- Cannabis Retailers and Cannabis Marketing Regulation
- No menthol/End Menthol Legislation
- Youth Advocacy Mobilization
- Vape Disposal/Hazardous waste Policies
Health & Education
Workgroup virtual meeting 9:00am-10:30am, monthly
The GCPC Health and Education workgroup goal is to affect community norms through evidence-based or data-driven health education campaigns and create opportunities to increase actionable empowerment of individuals to reduce risks or enhance protection.
Initiative Focus:
- Narcan training
- Teen Mental Health First Aid
- 3rd Millennium Classroom
- Lethal Means Safety Training
- Youth Advocacy Training
Data & Evaluation
Workgroup virtual meeting 9:00am-10:30am, monthly
The Data and Evaluation workgroup goal is to build capacity, effect policy and support long-term outcomes by exchanging health related data.
Initiative focus:
- Community Norm Survey
- MiPHY
- Environmental Scan
- Community Readiness Survey
- Youth Focus/Discussion Groups
- Photovoice
Outreach & Engagement
Workgroup virtual meeting 9:00am-10:30am, monthly
The GCPC outreach and engagement workgroup goal is to strengthen collaboration among organizations by fostering connection, reducing duplication of efforts, and collectively addressing shared challenges. Expanding visibility through shared platforms and promote sustainability to amplify collective impact
Initiative Focus:
- DEA Takeback Day
- Naloxone Distribution boxes
- Overdose Awareness Day
- Recovery Friendly Workplace
- No Menthol Sunday
- Canvas of Change Townhall
Youth Engagement
Workgroup hybrid meeting 11:00am-12:30pm, quarterly
Increase collaboration among youth serving organizations and engage youth in peer-led prevention efforts.
Initiative Focus:
- Youth Connections Magazine
- Youth Action Council
- Teen Mental Health First Aid
