Newton County Community Coalition
Overview
We strive to prevent drug and alcohol abuse and other risky behaviors among youth through collaboration, education, empowerment, early intervention, and community transformation efforts throughout Newton County.
Our Mission
Empower community efforts throughout Newton County through networking within the community to help create a safer and more productive environment
What you’ll do as a volunteer:
- Take part in monthly meetings.
- Organize community events.
- Collaborate with community partners to facilitate change and help prevent youth substance misuse.
Goals & Objectives:
- Educate and empower parents and community members to help make healthier decisions.
- Increase collaboration, education, and early intervention efforts that promote community engagement.
- Increase community awareness about the dangers of drinking and substance use/misuse and other risky behaviors among youth
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Meetings are currently held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 8:00am – 9:00am at Neosho Middle School. Breakfast is provided unless meeting virtual.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
April 22nd, 8:00AM
May 27th, 8:00AM
June 24th, 8:00AM
Neosho Newton County Library, 201 W Spring St Neosho MO 64850
Upcoming Agendas
Meeting Minutes
All members can access the information.
Resource Links
Student Resources
- https://sites.google.com/
neoshosd.org/just-the-facts? usp=sharing - NAMI Teens
- Learn about ways to find help, talk to your parents, how social media affects your mental health, and more
- SAMHSA Mental Health Facts
- Learn the truth about the most common mental health myths and information to help destigmatize them.
- Mental Health America
- Youth mental health information and support.
- Free and confidential, staffed 24/7 by trained mental health professionals. You can call, text or chat online at 988lifeline.org
Parent/Adult Resources
- SAMHSA Mental Health Facts
- the truth about the most common mental health myths and information to help destigmatize them.
- AMHSA Mental Illness and Substance Use in Teens
- Many teens use substances as coping mechanisms to deal with their struggles. Find information and resources here.
- NAMI
- Warning signs and symptoms to look out for.
- Psychology Today
- Therapist finder can help connect you with a provider in our area.
- NetSmartz
- Technology usage can have a drastic effect on mental health. Find help from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- Child Mind Institute
- Mental health disorders and their relationship to teen substance use.
- FEAST
- Eating disorders can be difficult to diagnose and navigate. Find Support here from Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders website.
Contact Newton County Community Coaltion
To learn more about the coalition, get in touch with Bridgett Rundall:
Call Bridgett at (417) 782-9899