Tag Archives: Cumberland Prevention Coalition

Cumberland Prevention Coalition will use $100,000 in State Opioid Abatement Money to fund a new older adult prevention specialist. Executive Director Lachelle Lee said 32 percent of the Cumberland County population is 65 years old or older, some 15 percent higher than the state average. She said this demographic has a hard time getting treatment and is often more susceptible ... Read More »

The Cumberland Prevention Coalition rolling out its annual celebration of Red Ribbon Week to schools across Cumberland County. Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and drug prevention awareness campaign. Cumberland Prevention Coalition Program Coordinator Samantha Walker said her organization mainly focuses on preventing first-time use. “Kids at a certain age at some point in their life are ... Read More »

Prom night is a major milestone for many high schoolers, but amidst the fun, parents should consider talking with their kids about safety as well. Teen drinking has long been associated with prom night, but experts say that the risks that come with it far outweigh a single night of entertainment. Director of Cumberland Prevention Coalition Holly Kisly said that ... Read More »