Partner with NCPN
Community engagement is key to NCPN's success. The more our community members, youth, parents, and business owners get involved, the stronger we become! Discover how you can contribute....
Join our Monthly Meetings
The Third Thursday of the Month at 12:00 PM EST via Google Meet.
Youth: Be The CHANGE
Youth who volunteer get the benefits of developing skills, like public speaking, community building, and interpersonal skills. Involvement with NCPN is also a great resume booster, and an easy way for youth to practice using their voice to make a positive impact in your hometown!
How can youth get involved?
- Joining the coalition’s monthly youth coalition meeting
- Volunteer to table at coalition-affiliated events
- Share coalition and prevention-related information with peers
Parents: Open Communication
Our free and voluntary programs at NCPN are here to teach parents, guardians, and caregivers how to navigate the world safely and healthily to support the youth in our Region 1 Community.
How parents can get involved:
- Have open communication with your children about prevention
- Get involved with school sponsored events around prevention
- Join our NCPN’s monthly meetings (the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30am)
Local Businesses: Community Keystones
Through involvement with the coalition, businesses can increase their connection with the local community and feel good about being role models for their community partners!
How can businesses get involved?
- Sharing awareness messages with the community
- Hosting or sponsoring coalition events
- Designating a staff to join NCPN’s monthly meetings (the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30am)
- Allowing staff to volunteer time and efforts for coalition events in the community
The Impact Of Faith-Based Organizations
The 2023 Youth Voices Count survey found that Region One youth who were involved in a faith-based community were less likely to use substances. By being involved with NCPN, faith-based organizations can further their work within the community and use the coalition’s community partnership to reach a new audience.
How can the faith community get involved?
- Encouraging members to volunteer in the coalition’s activities
- Hosting or sponsoring coalition events
- Including coalition initiatives and updates in announcements
Medias Leadership in Sharing Information
The media serves as a powerful force for sharing information throughout the community. Involvement with the coalition shows the community that there is value placed on local concerns, which builds trust between the media and its consumers.
How can the media get involved?
- Share coalition-designed PSAs about substance use prevention
- Publish articles about coalition-involved initiatives, such as events, programming, and resources
