Haskell County Coalition
Contact:
Leigh Bird
About the Coalition:
To serve as a forum for the advancement of community health and services through a networking of government, non-profits, civic services and business organizations to identify gaps in community resources and services and to seek out grant possibilities to establish programs where there is a need.
Coalition Established Date:
December 8, 2024
Past Grants:
Our first grant was DECK and we partnered with local schools and law enforcement. We have a KPCCI grant from KDADS and are in our first implementation year. We were also awarded a Peer to Peer Stipend from DCCCA and are working with local schools, the health department, EMS team, and sheriffs department.
Focus Areas:
Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity
County:
Haskell County
Region:
Southwest Region
Estimated Membership size:
12
Partner Network:
26
Meeting Frequency & Format:
Monthly; In-person, sometimes hybrid