Healthiest Manitowoc County – Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (HMC-SAP) has received a $1.25 million, five-year SAMHSA Partnership for Success (PFS) grant.
Since it’s inception in 2004, HMC-SAP has successfully supported the adoption of the first social host ordinance, provided ID Scanners/wristbands for festivals, distributed prescription lock boxes, and disposable bags, and instituted many other programs, yet youth rates of alcohol and vape products remain higher than state averages.
The PFS grant aims to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance misuse and its related problems while strengthening the local prevention coalition’s capacity and infrastructure.
HMC-SAP will use grant dollars to reduce access and acceptance of alcohol and vape products among minors.
The grant is also focused on increasing positive activities, connections, and engagement for youth in Manitowoc County.