Sunday, December 22, 2024
12/22/2024
The coalition will prevent and reduce youth substance use by implementing the following strategies:Building capacity for enhanced communication and interaction between youth and adults; advocating and collaborate for policy change; actively participate in other efforts that address trauma, substance use and mental illness; implementing a positive community norms media campaign to change youth and community attitudes, perceptions and responses to youth alcohol use; address local conditions of social availability, access to alcohol and drugs, perception of risk and community norms; identify, promote and support local healthy low cost activities for youth; implement an early warning and intervention system (behavior, grades, truancy, trauma, substance use) for youth and family members in an effort to coordinate care and provide wrap around services; providing education and training to parents and community members about the risks and consequences associated with youth alcohol and drug use in an effort to reduce access, social availability and increase the perception of harm.
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).