The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition will consistently employ the following strategies, which include the six Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) strategies, to accomplish its objectives and goals:

  • Information dissemination and information and referrals
  • Prevention education
  • Alternative activities
  • Community-based processes & Environmental approaches
  • Support of the Coalition's shared Youth Council
  • Actively participate in collaborations/committees designed to decrease consumption of alcoholic beverages and illegal and other drug use
  • Hold fundraising events
  • Hold the following meetings: town hall meetings to address local problems associated with substance abuse, Coalition meetings and Executive Committee meetings
  • Support and promote substance abuse focused awareness campaigns, such as Substance Abuse Awareness Month and Alcohol Awareness Month
  • Support and promote trainings and programs sponsored by member agencies