The mission of the Safe Teens Coalition, also known as the Joplin Area Coalition, is to address issues that directly affect area teens through educational programs, public awareness campaigns, media outreach, and data collection. 

Safe Teen area events include:

•Fifth Quarter Teen Event at The Bridge
•Town Hall Meeting on underage drinking
•Underage drinking prevention program at Carousel Park
•Prescription and over-the-counter Drug Take Back 

Our Drug Take Back event, held on October 29th, was a huge success!

Between five collection sites, we collected a total of 488 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medications.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to this event!
Our first permanent drop box has been installed at the Joplin Justice Center, located at 303 East 3rd Street.  We have already collected over 60 pounds, and the box continues to be emptied on a weekly basis.  We will be installing permanent drop boxes at additional locations soon, so check back often for more details!

Come Together, formerly called Show Me Bright Futures, is a new initiative adopted by The Alliance.  It is still in the beginning stages of development.  The focus in on community-based children's mental health.  Want to be involved in the development of this new project?  Contact Crystal Ipock-Ludiker at 417-782-9899.  We would love to have you join us!