Committees

The Executive Committee consists of, at a minimum, co-chairs, chairs from each subcommittee, a facilitator, and a treasurer. Some of the responsibilities of the Executive Committee include:

• Setting meeting agendas

• Drafting a strategic plan based on the Community Health Improvement Plan

• Orienting new members to the Coalition

The SOS Committee consists of staff from Health and Human Services and the local schools. The committee works to create a consolidated vision of youth mental health services and curriculums for schools along the Highway 13 corridor. Some initiatives supported by the SOS Committee include:

• Sources of Strength

• Handle with Care

• Lifelines

The SF/SK Committee builds opportunities for developing strong community connections amongst residents of Price County. Some events the SF/SK Committee has helped start in Price County include:

• Parent Cafes

• Park Clean-Up Events

• Music in the Park

The Emerging Drug Trends Committee works to bring community awareness to the alcohol and other drug use issues effecting Price County. Some of the tools they use to raise awareness include:

• State of Price County Town Halls

• Billboards

• Safe At-Home Medication Disposal Resources and Medication Lock Boxes

The Community Awareness Committee creates general awareness of the coalition, the work of each committee, and emerging issues related to AODA and mental health. One of the ways they do this is by developing and distributing resources such as:

• Annual Reports

• AODA/MH Resource Directory

• School Poster Contests

The Funding Committee keeps apprised of new funding opportunities for the coalition and manages current funding, such as the:

• Wisconsin Youth Prevention Grant

• Northwoods Coalition Projects