Get Involved!
Casco Bay CAN Coalition members join together to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse in their communities. Our Coalition has demonstrated that when a community comes together to fight substance abuse, positive change can happen.
Join us as we continue to launch community-driven, proactive and collaborative strategies to build and strengthen our communities.
- Join Us ~ Community members living or working in Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth, Pownal, and Yarmouth can join one of our committees. See below for a list of our committees.
- Volunteer ~ Reward yourself and give back to your community by volunteering with special projects or events.
- Be Informed~ Visit our website or Facebook page often to find information, resources, and tips to help you make a difference in your community.
- Help Promote Our Work ~ Invite us to speak with your book group, parent meeting, faith organization, sport club, business or other group interested in promoting a safe and healthy community for the youth of Casco Bay. Interested in learning more or volunteering? Fill out and email this form to Beth.
- Join a Committee
- Steering Committee – Representatives from all 12 sectors (schools, businesses, parents, youth, faith organizations, law enforcement, etc.) meet once a month and oversee the implementation of the project.
- Law Enforcement Subcommittee – Representatives from the justice system meet once a month and oversee the implementation of project goals and objectives.
- Outreach Subcommittee - Representatives from all six communities that we serve meet once a month to promote the same goals, projects and messaging so we are working collaboratively, with one voice to prevent and reduce youth substance use in our six communities. Representatives from each of our communities come together to work as our "boots on the ground" folks to help implement the project in ways such as:
- promoting CAN through one-on-one visits with community members / leaders and helping to connect staff with community leaders
- posting flyers and distributing CAN brochures throughout the community
- assisting to coordinate specific activities (ie. tabling at fairs, promoting Table Talk events, community forums etc.)
- providing staff insight with happenings in your community
- promoting CAN through one-on-one visits with community members / leaders and helping to connect staff with community leaders
- Steering Committee – Representatives from all 12 sectors (schools, businesses, parents, youth, faith organizations, law enforcement, etc.) meet once a month and oversee the implementation of the project.
Make possible Safe and Drug Free Communities through your donations.
- Donate $100 to keep illegal drugs out of the hands of youth by building community awareness and supporting policies protecting children and youth.
- Donate $250 to help educate mentors and parents on resiliency tactics for youth.
- Donate $500 to reduce the illegal retail sales of alcohol to youth.
Make checks payable to:
County of Cumberland
53 Depot Street
Freeport, Maine 04032