About
The Ripley County Drug Awareness Coalition supports efforts to prevent and reduce the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs among the citizens of Ripley County through funding and promoting local organizations and activities.
We focus on addressing three identified problems:
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Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs continue to be a problem for the youth of Ripley County.
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The abuse and misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs continue to be a problem for adults and families in Ripley County.
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The pervasive use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs impacts all of the citizens of Ripley County.
Four counties in Indiana currently have declared public health emergencies due to problems caused by injection drug use and legal prescription medications.
Our Mission
The mission of the Ripley County Drug Awareness Coalition is to address local efforts to prevent and reduce the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs among the citizens of Ripley County.
Our organization works with and coordinates the citizens of Ripley County in developing a comprehensive plan, on a local level, to prevent and reduce the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Our Members
The Coalition is composed of members from the following organizations:
STAAND (Students Taking Action Against Negative Decisions)
Better Options
Ripley County Prosecutors Office
Ripley County Court Services
Margaret Mary Health
YES Home
Safe Passages
One Family One Community
Southeastern Indiana YMCA
Children's Healthcare
Cierra's Club
Ripley News
Herald Tribune
Bridge of Hope
JAC-CEN-DEL School Corporation
South Ripley School Corporation
Milan School Corporation
Southeastern Career Center
Indiana Department of Child Services
Osgood Police Department
Versailles Police Department
Ripley County Sheriffs Office
Ripley County Health Department
Ripley County Emergency Medical Services
Department of Child Services
Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation