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Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force


We are a dedicated group of community members that develop strategies, programs, and practices to address alcohol and substance abuse issues in our community.  This effort involves reducing access to substances, preventing high-risk behaviors, promoting community awareness, connecting community resources, and providing education.  The efforts of the Task Force are funded by a Strategic Prevention Framework/State Incentive Grant through the Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy and Kalamazoo Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.

Girls

"At least 22% of Michigan students stated they had smoked, drank alcohol, or tried marijuana by age ten."

Michigan Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2005




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Smart Summer Initiative
The Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force and partnering agencies announces its Smart Summer 2009 Campaign intended to raise community awareness on issues related to substance use/abuse and to support efforts to collaboratively impact these issues ... Read more

Smart Summer Press Release
Press ReleaseTASK FORCE URGES ADULTS TO MAKE IT A SMART SUMMER 2009Week One Question:Do you know where your kids are right now?  Are you sure?  KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN—Jenny Jordan, Coordinator of the Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force believes adults in our community can help prevent youth substance use and other risky behaviors this summer by making it a SMART SUMMER ... Read more

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