The Veterans Coalition aims to support our special population of local veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces. The coalition aims to prevent alcohol addiction and substance abuse.

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This initiative is currently in phase 1 /2:

  • Collecting baseline survey information and interviewing individuals who have served in the armed forces.

  • Formation of a Veterans Coalition membership group.

  • Establishing Steering Committee and general membership

  • Assessing data and establishing focus areas for prevention efforts.

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We have begun establishing a Veterans Advisory Coalition Prelaunch Workgroup so that Veteran voices are guiding the project.

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This project is funded through a grant from SAMHSA, NYS OASAS SPF-PFS 2022 grant No. 1H79SP083304.

Disclaimer: the views and opinions contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and should not be construed as such.