Start Recovery, Stop Substance Misuse
Providing Education, Resources, and Community Support to Prevent Substance Misuse
Building a Drug-Free Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Drug Free Council is the local alcohol, tobacco and other drug coalition of the Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana. The mission of the Local Coordinating Council (LCC) is to bring together representatives, organizations, and agencies, both public and private, which seek to provide optimal resources for the combating of alcohol, tobacco and other drug misuse in Pulaski County. The LCC formulates a countywide comprehensive plan and evaluates and restructures this plan annually to ensure PCDFC goals are met. Finally, we fund various projects and programs by awarding grants from the local portion of the Drug Free Community Fund.
Unified Community Effort
Since the first meeting in 1989, the Pulaski County Drug Free Council has continued to be concerned with the alcohol and drug use among adults and youth in the county. In the past few years, the Council has grown and has taken on the responsibility of becoming more accountable and organized. The by-laws have been reviewed and followed, committees have been formed to delegate tasks, and efforts have been made to maintain a membership list that represents a cross-section of the county. Regular meetings are held throughout the year, and the location alternates between the east side and west side of the county. The county is well represented by members from education, justice system, law enforcement, parents, treatment professionals, business leaders, clergy, social service, and other community agencies.
Growing Stronger Together
In 1989, then Governor Evan Bayh established the Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana within the Criminal Justice Institute. This new commission’s purpose was to lead Indiana’s fight against alcohol and other drugs. That same year, 10 (now 6) regional offices and 92 Local Coordinating Councils (LCC) were formed. Each county has its own LCC – ours is the Pulaski County Drug Free Council (PCDFC).
Mission Statement
Pulaski County Drug Free Council strives to eliminate substance misuse through prevention, education, treatment, and enforcement of substance misuse issues for youth and adults. We work toward education all ages about rises and protective factors in order to decrease use and increase awareness in our communities.
Purpose
The Pulaski County Drug Free Council (PCDFC) acts as Pulaski County’s Local Coordinating Council (LCC) of the Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana. It strives with the concerns of all our population, but especially our youth in the area of drug, alcohol, and tobacco misuses in this community. Reaching the community in a helpful way in that Pulaski County may continue to be a safe and healthy place to live and raise families is its goal. The areas of prevention/education, law enforcement/justice, and treatment are the target areas to receive program funding by the Drug Free selected monies.
Membership
The membership of the PCDFC is representative of most LCC’s and includes volunteers from a variety of institutions and organizations; including education, treatment, social services, and local police. Youth, parents, and private businesses are also represented. New members are always welcome and greatly appreciated.
Find the Perfect Property
The meetings of the PCDFC are open to the public and meetings are held on the ...second Wednesday of every month at 12pm, excluding July and December. Meetings are held in a variety of locations throughout the county and a virtual option is available. Contact the Coordinator if interested in attending: [email protected].
Grants
Each year, the PCDFC awards grant monies to the community for qualifying programs.
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