About Us
We are a group of dedicated community members focused on working collaboratively to address and prevent our community’s misuse of substances. We come from all walks of life, experience levels, educational backgrounds and lifestyles. If you are passionate about seeing change in our community then there’s a place for you in our coalition.
We operate under the Drug-Free Communities Grant and we are a member of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). Through CADCA our coalition has access to the best evidenced-based strategies, research, and coaching to assist us in meeting our goals.
What We Do
Pedal for Prevention
Our 2026 Pedal For Prevention event was a success! On May 16, we had 340 participants, 50 volunteers and 40 vendors from across the community gather at the bike path near Covenant United Methodist Church. Fifteen bikes/bike repair kits were distributed, along with various raffle prizes, such as food baskets,
Screenagers: Elementary
February 27, 2025 Youth Fair: 6:00pm Community Screening: 7:00pm John Legend Theater – 700 S Limestone St. Suite A, Springfield, OH 45505 About the film: Screenager: Elementary addresses issues that elementary school-aged kids, parents, and educators are facing. The film depicts what research shows is a healthy amount of screen
A Night of Hope: Celebrating Recovery, Treatment, and Prevention
Tobacco Retailer of Springfield
Join our monthly COALITION MEETING
Meeting Location:
Richwood Bank Community Room
2454 N. Limestone St. Springfield, Ohio 45503.
Date: Second Friday of Each Month
Time: 10 A.M.
Talk. They Hear You.
Substance Use Prevention
Why you should talk with your teens
The consequences of substance use can affect everyone.
Either directly or indirectly, we all feel the effects of the aggressive behavior, property damage, injuries, violence, and deaths that can result from teens experimenting with substances.
This is not simply a problem for some families-It is a community concern.
- Research shows parents and caregivers have a significant influence on whether youth experiment with alcohol and other drugs.
- It is better to talk to youth before they are exposed to alcohol and other drugs.
- 9 out of 10 adults with a substance use disorder initiated their first use before age of 18.
Get in Touch
EMAIL
cmckee@clarkcountypip.org
PHONE
937-328-5300 ext. 121
ADDRESS
2624 Lexington Avenue Springfield, Ohio 45505