Campus Community Coalition

mission: reduce substance misuse by underage, young adult and high-risk members of our community through fostering a united and sustained commitment to reviewing policies and changing practices and perceptions within our community.

The Campus Community Coalition tri-annual meetings are an opportunity to receive information, share information and network with other concerned individuals and organizations. The Coalition is made up of community leaders and stakeholders, Colorado State University faculty and staff, law enforcement, alcohol retailers, prevention specialists and students. We have been meeting since October 2007, addressing issues that affect underage, young adult and high risk members of our community.

A steering committee helps to plan the content of the meetings. Steering is made up of representatives from Colorado State University, Poudre School District and Team Fort Collins.

Meeting presentations have included:

  • Drinking Behaviors of CSU Freshmen: What We Know and Next Steps, presented by Dr. Jeni Cross, Associate Professor, Sociology
  • Responsible Alcohol Retailers: The Retailer’s Role in Prevention, presented by Dawn Nannini, PhD, Research Specialist, Team Fort Collins
  • The Role of Alcohol in Sexual Assault: What Do You Need to Know? presented by Chris Linder, Director of Women’s Programs & Studies and Kathryn Woods, Asst Dir of Women’s Programs & Studies
  • Fort Collins Police Department’s Proactive Approach to Prevent Sexual Assault in Our Community, presented by Officer Kyle Bendzsa
  • The Truth About Medical Marijuana and it’s Abuses (This presentation was a look at the recent explosion in the medical marijuana industry and the challenges it presents for our community) presented by Northern Colorado Drug Task Force Commander, Jerome Schiager.
  • Downtown After Dark, presented by Officers Andy Leslie and Jeremy Yonce, Fort Collins Police Services
  • Dual Diagnosis: An Overview, presented by David Jones, MSW, CAC II, Program Supervisor, Substance Abuse Team and Team Leader, CDDT Program, Larimer Center for Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis: Trends and Treatment, presented by Samantha Murphy, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Partnership, Health District of Northern Larimer County
  • Dual Diagnosis at Colorado State University, presented by James Weber, Assistant Director, University Counseling Center, CSU Health Network

If you are interested in being invited to these meetings, contact Stacey Clark at Team Fort Collins, stacey@teamfortcollins.org 970.224.9931