Benefits
•Provide youth with a safe and supportive environment where they are able to express their issues & concerns regarding substance misuse. •Providing youth the opportunity to become involved in community service, policy advocacy, and personal enrichment. •Providing youth the ability to exercise responsibility and leadership as well as build upon their knowledge and skills. •Provide opportunities for youth to pursue their interests in prevention. |
Goal
The foremost goal is to inform the community about resources available regarding substances such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other illicit substances. It is by collaborating with the Wilson County community that we hope to ensure a safer and healthier community for all. The Youth Coalition will collaborate with the community and the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition to share the message of living a healthy and sober life. 
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Members of the Youth Coalition participated in Project Sticker Shock (PSS) on May 22, 2024. PSS aims to prevent underage youth from obtaining alcohol from adults 21 or older or using a fake ID to purchase alcohol by raising community awareness about North Carolina laws. During an event, participants place stickers and window clings that warn about the legal consequences for providing alcohol to underage youth and using a fake ID to purchase alcohol on cases and coolers of alcohol at local retailers. This program encourages partnership between community organizations, youth, retail establishments, law enforcement, media, and other community members.
