Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse, Abuse Services
Community-Based Prevention Services
nPrevention Planning Coalitions have been formed to address substance abuse and related problems.  Members include representatives of:
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ØCommunity Services Boards.
ØSchools and social service departments.
ØLaw enforcement and court services .
ØThe faith and business communities.
ØGroups and organizations.
ØParents and youth.
-Coalitions are the foundation to identifying, assessing, implementing, and evaluating effective strategies.