The Orono Coalition's mission is to support the well-being of youth by preventing and reducing youth substance use while promoting mental wellness, healthy development, and connectedness.

 

We are nearly all volunteers representing more than twelve different sectors within the community, including: business, civic/volunteer organizations, health care, government, law enforcement, media, other substance abuse organizations, parents, religious organizations, school, youth, and youth-serving organizations. We rely heavily on collaboration to support our efforts to positively impact our community. We use evidence-based strategies to address the risk factors in our community that increase the likelihood for negative health outcomes and also by promoting the protective factors that promote well-being and connectedness.

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The Orono Coalition serves Orono and the surrounding communities but reaches communities all across the state. We are federally funded through the Drug-Free Communities Grant, supporting The Coalition through 2028. 

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