The Communities That Care Coalition Model for Improving Community Health through Clinical-Community Partnerships: A Population Health Case Report
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Description
Discussion paper featuring a community coalition in rural
western Massachusetts focused on supporting youth
well-being and reducing youth substance use. Describes the
initiative and the partners involved, including clinicians
and public health. Discusses how the Communities That Care
Coalition works within a network of local coalitions,
including acting as the prevention arm of the region's
Opioid Task Force.
Author(s)
Jeanette Voas, Katherine Allen, Ruth Potee
Date
05/2016
Organization
National Academy of Medicine
Tagged as
Alcohol use
· Children and youth
· Illicit drug use
· Networking and collaboration
· Prescription drug misuse
· Substance use and misuse
· Tobacco use
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
· Massachusetts