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Current programs

We are currently involved in a number of programs. 

Parent Education

6th/9th Grade Orientation This program is geared toward parents of students entering these two grades.  The Coalition assists in the presentation and answers any questions parents may have about this significant step in their student's education.

Student Education

Speaker Events Througout the school year, the Coalition partners with other community groups and associations to host speakers in both the schools and community.

Youth Dialog Day This program involves both Middle School and High School students from the area.  Parents and community members are involved as facilitators of student discussions involving any number of topics which are of interest to students.

Community Education

Data Collection The Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and treatment facilities, has undertaken a project to collect certain high-level statistics regarding trends in substance abuse and related activity.

Alternative Events

Rochester Upper Room Open every Saturday evening from 7 - 10:30PM at the First Congregational Church on Pine Street, the Upper Room serves as a gathering place for today's youth.  There is a $5.00 entrance fee, picture ID, and a registration form (available here) required for entry.  Food and activities for the entire evening are included. 

Previous programs

We have utilized a number of programs in the past.  Among these programs are:

Parent Education

Parents who Host Lose the Most Campaign in conjunction with 13 other Oakland County Coalitions. Runs during prom and graduation season and is designed to educate parents about the dangers and legal consequences of serving alcohol to teens.

Family Day is a day to eat dinner with your children as an effective way to reduce substance abuse among children and teens. Local restaurants and stores work with the coalition to offer discounts to parents in hopes of encouraging family members to gather around the table for a meal and conversation.

Retail/Vendor Education

Synar Compliance Checks in conjunction with the Oakland County Health Division. We visit local businesses who sell tobacco to ensure that all employees understand the laws regarding tobacco sales and that appropriate signage is displayed within the business regarding these laws.

Operation Sticker Shock is a county wide initiative in conjunction with Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The project involves coalition teams with chaperoned youth placing bright orange stickers on multi packs of alcohol reminding purchasers that it is illegal to provide alcohol to minors in addition to the financial and legal consequences of doing so.