Tempe Community Council

Tempe Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking and Substance Use has been in existence in the Tempe Community since 1987, when first established as the Mayors AntiDrug Task Force. The Coalition comprised of a broad array of community representation, has been a strong grassroots organization in the city of Tempe with members from the three school districts, local government, prevention providers, treatment and recovery groups, businesses, faith organizations, parents, and youth. Funded by the federal Drug Free Communities grant program for 10 year plus an additional one year extension to achieve the program goals and multiple state funded grants including the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, AHCCCS, this funding helps support the Coalitions efforts of awareness and prevention. The Coalition is focused on reducing underage drinking for anyone under 21, the use of tobacco products and marijuana by youth under the age of 18 and the misuse of opioids and fentanyl by all communities, through awareness, education and supporting programs in local schools and throughout the community. The Coalitions overall mission is to reduce youth risk behaviors and promote health and wellness through awareness, education, advocacy, and connecting to community resources. The Coalition has been instrumental in developing a Social Host Ordinance for Tempe as well as several campaigns and programs including 21 or Too Young, Supporting Youth Kids, ShatterStigmaAZ, and Celebrating Champions for Youth. The Coalition continues the use of multi digital platforms to get the messages out to students, parents, and caregivers on the dangers of opioids and other substances being used and where to get help. Continued on Schedule O.

VITA and Together Tempe