ABOUT US
Drug Free Cleveland County is a community coalition with members dedicated to the reducing the alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse among youth and adults in Cleveland County, North Carolina. DFCC is comprised of representatives from agencies across the community all with service driven missions and a passion for improving our community.
Our mission is to bring Cleveland County together for the common goal of preventing youth substance use through education and awareness to achieve our vision of a drug free community.
How We Serve The Community
- Inform the public about alcohol and other drug-related issues
- Provide information and referral to community resources
- Identify community needs concerning alcohol and drug abuse and find ways to meet them through coordinated services
- Create home, school and community environments in which to raise healthy, drug-free kids
- Equip parents with the necessary skills and knowledge to help their children fight the temptation of alcohol and drug use
- Provide healthy and entertaining activities to participate in that exclude alcohol and other drug use
- Educate and empower youth to advocate for issues concerning alcohol and dug use that negatively affect their health and daily lives
- Advocate for policy and environmental changes that help create an environment in which young people are better able to make healthy decisions concerning alcohol and drug use
Think that sounds like you? DFCC is looking for community members, especially parents and youth to get involved in supporting our vision of a drug free community. Want to know how to get more involved? Contact us.
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