Dexter & Pinckney Coalitions to Reduce Underage Drinking (DPCRUD)
Through bi-county needs assessment, the communities of Dexter and Pinckney were selected to lead the region in addressing underage drinking and alcohol-related traffic crash deaths. This new process called the Strategic Prevention Framework is a grant implemented by the Livingston/Washtenaw Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency and Washtenaw County Public Health. The SPF/SIG process brings together individuals, schools, prevention & treatment experts, law enforcement and businesses, youth and adults with a common goal: to reduce underage drinking by creating a healthy community environment with policies, practices, and attitudes that support the alcohol-free development of all youth. Together we will work to assess our community environments, prioritize actions and implement changes.
Washtenaw County Public Health staff supports the coalitions by:
- Providing staffing to both coalitions
- Assisting communities to identify research-based policy and environmental change strategies
- Provide technical assistance for policy and environmental projects
- Educate and train individuals and organizations about underage drinking and its impact on our community
Get Involved
Whether you are a business owner, teacher, parent, teen or community member, you can be part of this exciting effort, join us at our next coalition meeting. Contact Amanda Naugle (734-544-2973), Health Educator with Washtenaw County Public Health for more information! Residents of other areas of the community are encouraged to connect with a group in your area or start your own underage drinking initiative.
Other communities working on underage drinking issues:
- Ann Arbor Campus Community Coalition
- Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking
- Saline Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking
- SRSLY (Chelsea program)
Dexter Pinckney Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking is made possible through funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health – Office of Drug Control Policy, Washtenaw Health Organization – Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency and Washtenaw County Public Health, and the hard work of coalition members.
Join the Email List
Email Amanda Nauge (nauglea@ewashtenaw.org) to join! Stay informed about coalition activities, upcoming events, receive resources and materials to help reduce underage drinking.
