Gateway's Prevention Team works at the state and local level to stop or slow the development of substance use and mental health disorders before they begin.
Youth ACCT - Achieve Community Change Together
Youth ACCT is a youth-led organization determined to make a change in Pottawatomie County. Founded in 2002, as Shawnee Youth Coalition, Youth ACCT has embraced the challenges that come with trying to make a difference and have flourished with projects ranging from a Sports and Arts Camp to Underage Drinking and Drug Use Prevention.
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Youth ACCT is open to all middle and high school students in Pottawatomie County. Projects vary and are based on what the coalition decides to do in the community each year.
Interested in Getting Involved?
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Attend an upcoming event.
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Contact Taylor Bivings at tbivings@gatewaytoprevention.org
"Since our start in 2002, Youth ACCT has been working on making a positive impact in the community. Our hope is to empower other youth in middle and high school to join and help make change happen one project at a time."
Pottawatomie Alliance Toward Community Health (PATCH)
The Pottawatomie Alliance Toward Community Health (PATCH) focuses on improving the health and wellness of all Pottawatomie County residents through community partnerships. These community-driven partnerships consists of individuals, organizations, agencies, associations, and businesses having a singular vision for the future of Pottawatomie County and its citizens.
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PATCH also takes on youth prevention efforts including underage drinking and vaping in the schools and communities throughout North Pottawatomie County with a grant funded by Drug Free Communities - Pottawatomie County.
PATCH Areas of Focus
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Tobacco Prevention & Control
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Child Health
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Obesity
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Community Collaboration & Development
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Mental Health & Substance Abus
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Prescription Drug Misuse/Abuse
Interested in Getting Involved?
Anyone who is interested in participating in PATCH is welcome, there are no membership dues! Coalition meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 12pm - 1pm. Meetings rotate locations each month, so be sure to check out the PATCH Facebook Page for location information.
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Questions? Contact Danielle Rains at drains@gatewaytoprevention.org.
Lincoln County Cares Coalition
The Lincoln County Cares Coalition (LC Cares) was established in January 2024 as an extension of a task force formed to support Lincoln County’s application for the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Grant through the Attorney General’s Office.
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Our coalition brings together key county stakeholders, including:
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Law enforcement and Drug Court officials
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The County Sheriff and Jail Administrator
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Community clergy and regional hospital leaders
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Sober living home representatives
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Outpatient addiction treatment providers
This diverse collaboration ensures a comprehensive, community-driven approach to addressing the opioid crisis and promoting long-term recovery solutions.
LC Cares Mission
LC Cares exists to assess county needs, identify service gaps, and recommend evidence-based interventions for substance abuse and mental health concerns.
We work closely with county commissioners to shape future funding proposals that prioritize effective, best-practice models of prevention, treatment, and recovery support.
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Our coalition is open to all Lincoln County residents who want to make a difference in the fight against substance use and mental health challenges. Let's work together to create a healthier, stronger Lincoln County!
Get Involved
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Second Friday of the Month
10:00am
Location
Lincoln County Courthouse Commissioners’ Conference Room, Chandler, OK
Contact
Judy Smith
Current Initiatives (Opioid Abatement Funding Focus)
Ongoing Coalition Meetings – Monthly gatherings to strategize and collaborate
Strategic Planning – Developing long-term funding strategies for opioid prevention and treatment
Community Engagement – Hosting quarterly events to raise awareness and foster solution-driven discussions
Prevention Education – Providing resources for parents and collaborating with other county coalitions to educate youth
Support for Sober Living Homes – Strengthening recovery housing options
Expanded Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Increasing access to evidence-based treatment options
Equine-Assisted Interventions – Offering innovative therapy programs for recovery support