Tuesday, May 13, 2025
5/13/2025
Reaching, Educating, Achieving Community Health (REACH) - The Chippewa Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), in close collaboration with the Chippewa County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), has undertaken a concerted effort to address these issues through an extensive project aimed at preventing youth substance use. Known as Reaching, Educating, Achieving Community Health (REACH), this initiative aims to achieve two key objectives: fostering collaboration among stakeholders and mitigating substance use among youth, with a specific focus on alcohol, tobacco/nicotine, and marijuana. The overarching purpose of this initiative is to develop a coordinated and holistic approach to substance use prevention that harnesses the strengths and resources of diverse community stakeholders. By fostering collaboration among local government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, community organizations, and residents, the project aims to devise sustainable strategies that tackle the underlying causes of substance use and promote a culture of prevention and well-being. A multifaceted approach will be taken to achieve the two key outcomes in substance use prevention. Firstly, through collaborative efforts among community members and organizations across 12 sectors, the project aims to fortify partnerships, foster trust, and enhance communication to bolster the effectiveness of prevention endeavors. By harnessing collective resources and expertise, stakeholders can implement coordinated interventions that address substance use comprehensively. Secondly, the project focuses on reducing substance use among youth and adults through evidence-based interventions, educational initiatives, policy advocacy, and environmental prevention strategies, targeting alcohol, tobacco/nicotine, and marijuana—the substances most impacting Chippewa County youth. Through these concerted efforts, the project aims to make significant strides in mitigating substance use within the community over time.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).