healthy kp
coalition
welcomes
you
our mission: to empower the communities of
Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham
to live a healthy, substance abuse free life through youth
leadership, education, policy, support and training.
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"The Healthy KP Coalition is a safe space and stands as a reminder that strength comes from the choices we make every day to stay clean, live well, and lift each other up.”
-Healthy KP Student Coalition Member
Learn more about our coalition and what we do to make our community stronger and healthier
The research shows that kids DO listen to parents and report that parents are the leading influence on their decisions around drinking and using drugs. Find relatable resources to guide you through discussions about talking to your children about drugs and alcohol
Join us for student and parent events focused around education, awareness, prevention and community building
about prevention
& addiction
Learn about the brain science of addiction and how to help young people delay substance use until at least 21
Formed in 2018, Healthy KP Substance Use Prevention Coalition is a community-based group of volunteers from various sectors of the Plainville, Norfolk and Wrentham communities. Our coalition members include school personnel, parents, students, law enforcement, businesses, civic and volunteer groups, religious and fraternal organizations and health care professionals working together to prevent and reduce the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco products among our youth.
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In December of 2020, Healthy KP was awarded a competitive federal five-year Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant allowing the coalition to strengthen community collaboration and engagement to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. By implementing evidence based prevention programs, strengthening community partnerships and building connections through community events over the last five years, Healthy KP has made progress in reducing rates of youth use. Healthy KP plans to apply for continued funding in the spring of 2025. We are Healthy KP.
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​“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Dr. Margaret Mead, Anthropologist
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