Drug Free Communities
Schaumburg, Palatine, Hanover, Elk Grove,
and Hoffman Estates

The Power of Community Coalitions:

Evidence-Based Impact

 

Why Community Coalitions Work

Community coalitions represent one of the most effective approaches to preventing substance use and creating lasting positive change. The evidence is clear: when diverse sectors come together with a shared vision, communities become healthier, safer, and more resilient.

 

Proven Results that Coalitions Work!

 

Research consistently demonstrates that Drug Free Communities (DFC) coalitions achieve measurable outcomes that single organizations cannot accomplish alone:

• 30% average reduction in youth substance use in communities with active DFC coalitions.

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• Sustained environmental change through policy implementation and enforcement improvements

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• Increased protective factors and reduced risk factors across multiple community domains-

 

• Cost-effectiveness: Every $1 invested in prevention saves $18 in future costs related to substance use treatment, criminal justice, and healthcare

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The Collective Impact Advantage

 

The Collective Impact model amplifies coalition effectiveness through:

• Shared Measurement Systems - Tracking progress using common indicators ensures accountability and demonstrates real results. (Illinois Youth Survey)

• Mutually Reinforcing Activities- When schools, law enforcement, healthcare, businesses, faith communities, and other sectors align their efforts, the impact multiplies exponentially. (CPYD Strategic Plan)

• Continuous Communication - Regular collaboration breaks down silos and creates innovative solutions (newsletter, website, and social media that promote all partners)

• Backbone Support - Dedicated coordination ensures sustained momentum and strategic focus. (Trickster Cultural Center, Fiscal Agent)

• Common Agenda - United vision creates powerful community-wide transformation. (Vision: Healthy, Safe, and Supportive Community)

 

Your Sector Makes the Difference

No single organization can solve complex community challenges alone.

Substance use prevention requires the unique perspectives, resources, and influence that only a diverse coalition can provide.

 

Whether you represent:-

• Healthcare - Clinical expertise and early intervention

• Education - Youth engagement and prevention programming 

• Business - Workplace policies and economic development

• Law Enforcement/Courts - Compliance and community safety

• Faith Communities - Values-based support and mentorship

• Local Government / Elected Officials - Policy and resource allocation

• Youth - Authentic voice and peer leadership

• Parents / Community Elders - Family strengthening and advocacy

• Civic - Volunteers, fraternities and sororities, and other community-serving organizations provide support

• Media - Libraries, blogs, and social media help to promote information

• Youth Serving Organizations - bring expertise in Positive Youth Development

• Other Substance Use Prevention organizations - Harm Reduction, Recovery, and counselors provide information for connecting the continuum of care

 

Your participation is essential to our collective success.

 

Join Us in Creating Change.

 

Communities with active, diverse coalitions see lasting reductions in substance use, improved youth outcomes, and strengthened community connections.

 

The CPYD Coalition is committed to data-driven strategies, collaborative action, and measurable impact.

 

Together, we are more powerful than the sum of our parts!

 

Ready to make a difference? Your expertise, your network, and your commitment can help us create a healthier, drug-free community for all.

 

Contact us today to learn how your sector can contribute to our shared vision of a thriving, substance-free community: cpydcoalition1@gmail.com