Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition (HTDPC)

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The Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition's (HTDPC) mission is to have a coordinated and collaborative approach to prevention, education and advocacy to decrease the negative impacts of substance use in the counties of James City and York and cities of Poquoson and Williamsburg.

Strategic Plan 2019-2024

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To learn more about the HTDPC and its efforts, visit the HTDPC Facebook Page.

Leadership (2023-2026)
Denise Hall, Chair
Kimberly Dellinger, Vice-Chair

Michelle Justiniano, Secretary

Strategic Plan 2019-2024

BECOME A MEMBER

Join our Member Agencies to Help Make a Difference in Our Community! 

HTDPC Recruitment Flier

HTDPC is looking for YOUTH interested in making a difference in our community!

HTDPC Youth Engagement Flier
 

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Date: Fourth Monday at 9 a.m. of odd months (Jan., March, May, July, Sept. Nov.)
 

SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Prevention & Outreach Committee: 

(Developing a comprehensive social marketing campaign to carry out prevention and outreach activities)

For more information contact: Sheri Newcomb, sheri.newcomb@yorkcounty.gov

 

Youth Committee:

(Engaging youth to be a part of the solution - collaboration with community leaders, creating education/outreach materials for their peers, participating in community events)

For more information contact: Robert Hammack, prevention@colonialbh.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HTDC Membership Logo

The HTDPC is seeking to expand our membership to include more youth, family members and the business community so our membership better reflects the communities we service. If you become a member, you can help by raising awareness, sharing information with your contacts, and providing input into messages, activities and events sponsored by the Coalition.

For more information contact Marsha Obremski,
Chair - Membership Recruitment Committee.
MObremski@colonialbh.org

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BECOME INFORMED

Visit the new Opioid Video Library on WmbgCares.org and learn about the dangers of prescription opioids, harm reduction and how to combat the opioid crisis. 

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To learn about the negative impacts of substance use in our community and year-round safe medication disposal sites, click on the following:

Framework for Addiction Analysis and Community Transformation (FAACT)

EMS Locality Report- October 2024
VSP Locality Report- October 2024
 
EMS Locality Report- September 2024
VSP Locality Report- September 2024
 
EMS Locality Report- August 2024
VSP Locality Report-August 2024
 
EMS Locality Report-July 2024
VSP Locality Report-July 2024
Drug Overdose Data for VA Localities from Jan-June 2024
Drug Overdose Data for VA Localities- July 2024
 
EMS Locality Report- June 2024
VSP Locality Report- June 2024
 
EMS Locality Report-May 2024
VSP Locality Report-May 2024
Final Project LEAD Data Report 2023
 
EMS Locality Report- April 2024
VSP Locality Report- April 2024
 
EMS Locality Report- March 2024
VSP Locality Report-March 2024
 
Compendium for Child & Adolescent Wellness Indicators ( Community Health Solutions-State and Local Data)
 
EMS Locality Report-February 2024
VSP Locality Report-February 2024
Drug Overdose ED Visits Virginia-February 2024
 
EMS Locality Report-January 2024
VSP Locality Report  2024
Hampton Peninsula EMS Report
Hampton Peninsula VSP Report
Drug Overdose ED Visits Virginia- January 2024
 
EMS Locality Report- September 2023
VSP Locality Report- September 2023
 
EMS Locality Report- August 2023
VSP Locality Report-August 2023
National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMSHA)
SAMSHA Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
 
EMS Locality Report-July 2023
VSP Locality Report-July 2023
 
EMS Locality Report-June 2023
 
EMS Locality Report-May 2023
VSP Locality Report- May 2023
Substance Use Data, Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts 3/2021-2/2023
Compendium of Child and Adolescent Wellness Indicators 
 
EMS Locality Report- April 2023
VSP Locality Report - April 2023
 
EMS Locality Report - March 2023
VSP Locality Report - March 2023

Rethinking Change Podcast

On Oct.16, SpiritWorks and CMC: Foundation for Change launched a new podcast series, Rethinking Rock Bottom: How Science and Kindness Help People Change!

Dr. Carrie Wilkens and the Rev. Jan M Brown host this six-part series on helping families affected by addiction. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

 

Lock and Talk Virginia is a suicide prevention initiative promoting safe and responsible care of lethal means (firearm safety, safe medication storage), while encouraging community conversations around mental wellness.

Underage Marijuana Use

Talk to your kids about the dangers of underage marijuana use. Legalization does not mean it's safe. Marijuana affects the brain, emotions, memory and impairs driving.

Problem Gambling
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call Virginia's Problem Gambling confidential and toll-free helpline at (888) 532-3500.

Start the Conversation - Playlist
Where to begin in connecting with others when you have concerns.

Start the Conversation - Intro
Together we're working to break the intergenerational cycle of addiction in families by educating, equipping, empowering, and celebrating individuals, families, faith leaders, and communities on the journey from addiction to recovery.

Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS)
is an interactive drug prevention and education program for parents of tweens and teens about risky behavior associated with drug and alcohol use and misuse.

 

Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition's (HTDPC) mission is to have a coordinated and collaborative approach to prevention, education and advocacy to decrease the negative impacts of substance use in the counties of James City and York and the Cities of Poquoson and Williamsburg.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public health and safety issue by providing safe and convenient means of disposing of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription drugs. This is a FREE service to the community. This program is anonymous, and no questions will be asked.

Lock and Talk Virginia is a suicide prevention initiative promoting safe and responsible care of lethal means (firearm safety, safe medication storage), while encouraging community conversations around mental wellness.

Greater Williamsburg Trauma-Informed Community Network's (GW-TICN) mission is supporting a trauma-aware, resilient and compassionate community

Start the Conversation - Closing
Start the Conversation is part of being able to help family members and others with what to do when you notice something.

Lauren's Story
Debbie Sausville of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) tells the story of Lauren, a life that was cut too short from the dangers of driving under the influence.