The YSUP Rowan coalition has been in existence since 2015, spearheaded by the Center for Prevention Services (CPS) and Rowan County Youth Services Bureau. In September 2017, YSUP Rowan was awarded a five-year Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Rowan County Youth Services Bureau serves as the grant’s fiscal agent and provides staff and direct project management. Since its founding, YSUP Rowan has worked to find local solutions to solve local problems involving youth substance use. All of the work we do is carried out with the idea that we cannot arrest or treat our way out of substance use issues. We understand that prevention is key to creating a healthy and safe community!
Our Coalition Members
Sector Representatives are individuals who represent one of the twelve sectors in our community.
These individuals serve as liaisons between YSUP Rowan and their respective sectors. They provide the coalition with relevant and necessary information and take information from the coalition to others within their sector.
This model ensures that our efforts reach as many people as possible across the community, increasing the likelihood of reaching our goal of sustainable and positive change.
How You Can Get Involved
If you would like to get involved in our coalition, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch with you about our meeting times and other ways you can join our work. We are always looking for new members to join us in the fight against youth substance use in Rowan County!