Our Mission:
To make St. John's County a healthy, substance-free community through the reduction and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse by our youth by Prevention, Advocacy, Choices and Teamwork.
What is a Coalition?
A coalition is a collection of sectors, or groups of people from diverse disciplines in the community, who come together to address an issue. Our sectors include: youth, parents, education, business, government, faith-based, media, law enforcement, substance abuse/mental health providers, youth serving agencies, healthcare, civic/volunteer groups, and any community resident who is interested in making St. Johns County a better place to live.
What is the Need?
In St. Johns County, the 30 day youth alcohol usage rate is 29.4%
In the state of Florida, the 30 day youth alcohol usage rate is 28.8%
In St. Johns County, the 30 day youth marijuana usage rate is 14.6%
In the state of Florida, the 30 day youth marijuana usage rate is 13%
In the state of Florida, the 30 day youth alcohol usage rate is 28.8%
In St. Johns County, the 30 day youth marijuana usage rate is 14.6%
In the state of Florida, the 30 day youth marijuana usage rate is 13%
How Can the Community and Parents Get Involved?
- Attend our various presentations in the community
- Attend our Annual Town Hall Meeting
- Join one of our Regional Prevention Councils
- Check out our Calendar for upcoming events
Our Staff:
LeAnn Daddario, Coalition Coordinator
LeAnn brings years of prior non profit experience which includes areas of specialty in development, marketing and management. Daddario earned her MBA from the University of North Florida and a BA in Political Science. She has resided with her family in St. Johns County since 2003.
Katelyn Manis, Marketing and Development Assistant
Katelyn graduated Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) from Flagler College in December, 2011, with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Before joining the PACT team, she interned with the Prevention unit of EPIC Community Services, and interned and worked for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. John’s County.