WOONSOCKET PREVENTION COALITION CORPORATION Information

The WPC has evolved into an effective, organized coalition of community leaders representing all sectors of concern throughout Woonsocket with a clear and defined mission: to develop, implement and advocate for effective, community-based prevention initiatives. We act as a catalyst, uniting the public and privte sectors to assist in the development of proactive efforts and programs dealing with prevention. During our twenty-five year history, we have worked closely with the Mayor's office, the Woonsocket City Council, The Woonsocket Education Department, health organizations, community-based organizations, businesses, local and state officials, parent groups, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment agencies. The results of these collaborations include a number of signifcant and successful community-weide public awareness efforts and initiatives designed to effect legislation and policy development. As a result, the WPC has continued to assume a leading role in finding effective ways to confront and reduce substance abuse and other risky behaviors in Woonsocket.