Coalitions

Johnson County Coalitions

STOP Underage Drinking Project, Inc.
www.jocostop.org
Commited to providing youth, parents, and the community with factual data, education, prevention, and intervention tools designed to reduce the incidence of underage drinking and related tragedies.

Contact:
Karen Leisner, Regional Prevention Center, 1125 W Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7880, karen.leisner@jocogov.org

Sandra Miller, Johnson County Court Services, 1255 W 119th St, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7400, sandra.miller@jocogov.org

The coalition meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Johnson County Sunset Building from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Shawnee Mission Community and Youth Coalition, Inc.
Work together to provide support, opportunities, and education to middle school youth, their parents and
the community, thereby encouraging the choice of healthy behaviors.

Contact:
Darla Denny, Trailridge Middle School, 7500 Quivira Road, Shawnee Mission, KS 66216
913-993-1000, darladenny@smsd.org

Jason Verbeckmoes, Regional Prevention Center, 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7880, jason.verbeckmoes@jocogov.org

SMCYC meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Merriam City Hall, 9000 W 62nd St
from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Johnson County Methamphetamine Prevention Project
To reduce the supply of methamphetamine by reducing the availability of products used in the manufacture of meth; reduce the demand for meth by providing opportunities for youth education and community awareness about the dangers of meth.

Contact:
Janine Gracy, 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7880, janine.gracy@jocogov.org

Drug Endangered Children
To help identify and protect drug endangered children through a comprehensive community response.

Contact:
Janine Gracy, 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7880, janine.gracy@jocogov.org

The Teenlink: Teens Helping Teens
Facilitate opportunities for teens to provide other teens with support, education and community involvement in order to reduce substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

Contact:
www.theteenlink.com

Teenlink meets weekly at the Lenexa Community Center.

Leavenworth County Coalitions

Leavenworth County Connect Kansas Coalition
To create an environment where all children are able to grow up drug-free by collaborating with youth service providers, faith-based institutions, law enforcement, school districts, and others in developing programs that will reduce the risk and increase the protection in communities, schools, families and peer groups.

Contact:
Deborah Gregor, Leavenworth Youth Achievement Center, 314 Delaware, Leavenworth, KS
dkgregor1@kc.rr.com

Jamie Katz, Regional Prevention Center, 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7880, jamie.katz@jocogov.org

Miami County Coalitions

CASA (Coalition Against Substance Abuse)
Promote awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

Contact:
Ben Maimer, 220 Main Street, Osawatomie, KS 66064
913-755-3504, benMaimer@hotmail.com

CASA meets approximately once per quarter at 1st Baptist Church, 207 E Wea, Paola, KS from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

Miami County Connect Kansas Coalition
Working together to provide resources, opportunities, and information to youth and adults so that Miami County is a community of educated, aware, and involved residents.

Contact:
Jamie Katz, Regional Prevention Center, 29875 W 339th St, Osawatomie, KS 66064
913-256-1702, parentsupport@sunflowercenters.com

Metropolitan Coalitions

Metropolitan Association of Prevention Professionals
To erase the State Line and work together in the arena of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention to make a difference for citizens in our metropolitan area.

Contact:
Janine Gracy, 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7880, janine.gracy@jocogov.org

Metropolitan Healthy Communities Coalition/Clean Air Kansas City
www.cleanairkc.com
Support smoke-free air ordinances, laws and policies in all workplaces, including restaurants and bars, in the metropolitan area.

Contact:
Lorie Snyder, 2400 Troost Ave, Suite 4300, Kansas City, MO 64108
816-513-6211, lorie.snyder@kcmo.org

Nicole Brown, 11875 S. Sunset, suite 300, Olathe, KS 66061
913-477-8331, nicole.brown@jocogov.org

The coalition meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the KCMO Health Department, 2400 Troost, from 10 - 11:30 am.

Maternal and Child Health Coalition of Greater Kansas City
www.mchc.net
Every child deserves a healthy start, it is the best gift a community gives its children and itself. MCHC works together with communiity partners to promote wellness and advocate excellence in health care for mothers and children.

Contact:
Paul Cesare, 6400 Prospect Ave., suite 216, Kansas City, MO 64132
816-283-6242 ext 239

Pregnancy, Infant/Child Health Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Unified Government Public Health, 612 Ann, Kansas City, KS from 9 - 10:30 am.
Legislative Committee meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at the MCHC conference room, 6400 Prospect Ave., from 9:00 - 10:30 am.
Responsible Choices/Adolescent Health Committee meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the MCHC offices, 6400 Prospect Ave. from 9:00 - 10:30 am.

Homefront Coalition
Committed to improving parent/adult-child relationships in order to create stronger, more stable families and a more family-friendly, child-friendly community.

Contact:
Lynette Poolman, 626 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101
913-342-1110 ext 103, childsvc@thefamilyconservancy.org

State Coalitions

Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition
www.tobaccofreekansas.org
To reduce the prevalence of tobacco use and addiction and to assist Kansans in avoiding the negative health and economic impact of tobacco use.

Contact:
Mary Jane Hellebust, 5375 SW 7th St. suite 100, Topeka, KS 66606
785-272-8396, mjhellebust@tobaccofreekansas.org.

Kansas Coalition On Problem Gambling
www.ksproblemgambling.org
To reduce the onset and progression of problem gambling.

Contact:
Ron Eisenbarth, 2209 SW 29th St, Topeka, Kansas 66611
1-866-662-3800, gethelp@ksproblemgambling.org

The coalition meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Prevention and Recovery Services, 2209 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS at 9:00 am.

Red Ribbon State Planning Committee
www.kansasfamily.com
The Red Ribbon campaign provides a major force for raising awareness and mobilizing communities in the fight against drugs through its annual Red Ribbon Week, October 23 - 31. Since 1995, Kansas Family Partnership has enlisted thousands of Kansans to join in the fight against the illegal use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Red Ribbon Week is a time when communities come together to present a united and visible commitment toward the creation of a drug-free America.

Contact:
Maria Torrez-Anderson, Kansas Family Partnership, 5942 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614
785-266-6161, mtanderson@kansasfamily.com

Jason Verbeckmoes, Regional Prevention Center, 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7880, jason.verbeckmoes@jocogov.org

The Regional Prevention Center (RPC) serves communities, families and individuals in Johnson, Leavenworth and Miami counties. The RPC is committed to helping create healthy and positive communities for children and youth. Services available include presentations, a lending resource library, educational brochures, statistical and technical assistance.