Where the coalition's work actually gets done.
The monthly meeting sets direction. Committees carry it out. Each is a small working group with a clear focus, a regular rhythm, and room for a few more hands. Find the one that fits what you care about.
Each one, in full.
Guides the coalition’s prevention work with young people — anti-vaping and substance-use campaigns, peer education, school partnerships, and the youth leadership pipeline including the annual D.C. trip.
Monthly
Meets between coalition meetings~2 hours
Per month, incl. eventsSchool-year peak
Busiest Aug–MayLooking for
- Educators & counselors
- Parents
- Students 16+
- Coaches & youth workers
Connects people and families to recovery and mental-health resources, supports recovery-friendly workplaces, and works to reduce stigma across the county. Lived experience is genuinely valued here.
Monthly
Plus resource drives~2 hours
Per monthConfidential
Discretion respectedLooking for
- Healthcare & behavioral health
- People in recovery
- Family members
- Faith & peer-support leaders
Reviews community grant applications, sets funding priorities, and stewards the roughly $38,000 distributed to member agencies each year. Where careful, fair-minded people make sure local dollars do the most good.
Seasonal
Meets between coalition meetings~3 hours
Per month in season$38k
Reviewed in 2026Looking for
- Finance & bookkeeping
- Grant writers
- Nonprofit leaders
- Anyone fair & thorough
Runs public awareness campaigns, coordinates community events and outreach, and represents the coalition’s priorities to local decision-makers. The committee that gets the message out and keeps prevention on the county’s agenda.
Monthly
Ramps up around events~2 hours
Per monthPublic-facing
Events & mediaLooking for
- Communicators & designers
- Community connectors
- Event organizers
- Local advocates
What serving actually asks of you.
Committee work is a real commitment — but a defined one. Here’s the honest shape of it, so you can say yes with your eyes open.
About two hours a month
One committee meeting, usually between the monthly coalition meetings, plus occasional event time.A voice, not just a vote
Committees shape the Community Action Plan directly. What you decide becomes what the coalition does.A small, steady group
You'll get to know the same handful of people well — that's where the real work and trust happen.A term you can step back from
No lifetime appointment. Serve a cycle, see how it fits, and continue or step aside with no hard feelings.
Four steps to a seat on a committee.
Pick a focus
Use the matcher above or read the charters and choose the committee that fits what you care about. Not sure? Note that in the form and we'll help.
Apply to serve
Fill out the short form below. It tells the chair a bit about you and what you'd bring.
Meet the committee
Sit in on one meeting as a guest first — no obligation — so both sides can be sure it's a good fit.
Take your seat
Join for the current cycle and start shaping the work. The chair gets you up to speed on what's in motion.
Put your name forward.
No experience on a committee required — just a willingness to show up and contribute. A coordinator will connect you with the chair of the committee you choose.
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Good things to know.
Do I have to be a coalition member to serve?
No. Committee service is open to members and non-members alike. Membership is free if you’d like to join, but it isn’t a requirement for serving.
How much time does a committee really take?
Most committees meet once a month for about an hour, usually between the monthly coalition meetings, plus occasional time around events or the grant cycle. Plan on roughly two hours a month.
Can I serve on more than one?
You can, though most people find one is plenty. If you’re torn between two, start with one for a cycle and add the second later if you have the capacity.
What if I join and it isn't the right fit?
That’s exactly why you sit in as a guest first. And there’s no lifetime appointment — you serve a cycle and can step back at any point with no hard feelings.
I'm in recovery. Is that welcome here?
Very much so, especially on the Recovery & Mental Wellness committee. Lived experience is one of the most valuable perspectives at the table, and your privacy is respected throughout.