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Welcome to Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
OUR HISTORY
Since it’s founding in 1989 by Jim Nathan, Sheriff Mike Scott and a group of local leaders, the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida has worked to provide prevention resources to families in Lee County. Prevention events include Drug House Odyssey, Red Ribbon Week Celebrations, Town Hall Meetings and Lunch and Learn Educational Events.
Our Goal is to Mobilize 12 sectors of the community, including: Youth, Parents, Businesses, Media, Schools, Youth Serving Organizations, Law Enforcement, Faith Based Community, Civic and Volunteer Groups, Health Care Professionals, State, Local or Tribal Agencies, and Other Organizations Involved in Reducing Substance Abuse.
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is to “reduce substance abuse in Lee County by raising awareness of prevention resources through collaboration, education and inspiration.”
Our Values
- Collaboration is the pathway to accomplishing our goals
- Individual, family, community engagement is key to prevention
- Prevention saves lives and money
JOIN US
We need your help to build resilient kids in Lee County!
- Sponsor, participate, join a team for our Busey Bank Run for Prevention.
- Help organize a Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Prevention Club at your school, organization or church
- Host a showing of the Drug House Odyssey Video at your church, organization, or home for teens that you care about. Use the discussion questions to talk about making good choices
Recent Events
Busey Bank Run for Prevention
The Busey Bank Run for Prevention is a chipped and time 5K Run and Walk that supports the prevention initiatives of the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida. Timing services provided by Timed Events, Cape Coral. Route is appropriate for runners and walker of all abilities, families and groups. For sponsorship information, call (239) 931-9317. To register, click here...
January 29, 2022 @ 8:00 am at Jaycee Park
Latest News
Jonathan Engh, Chairman of the Board of the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida has announced...
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DRUG HOUSE ODYSSEY - IT'S TIME TO TALK
Drug House Odyssey, a data informed prevention event, has influenced Lee County kids for the past 25 years with its vital message of underage drinking prevention. With the support of the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties, this Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida program is now available via video download. With each scene followed by discussion questions, this video offers a unique opportunity for discussion about making good decisions, and how kids can respond to tough choices.
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OUR SPONSORS
Upcoming Events
Busey Bank Run for Prevention
January 29, 2022 @ 8:00 amPickleball for Prevention
March 24, 2022 - March 28, 2022
Latest News
15.11.2017
Busey Bank Run for Prevention Run Success!
21.06.2018THANK YOU TO OUR BUSEY BANK RUN FOR PREVENTION SPONSORS Alufab,...
