Henry County L;VE Coalition
LIVE is a community-based coalition committed to reducing youth substance use and promoting mental well-being across Henry County.
Liberty. Inspiration. Vitality. Everyday
LIVE is proud to be a leading voice in prevention, partnering with schools, families, and local leaders to provide education, resources, and hope. Our work is made possible through support from CDC’s Drug Free Communities Program, the STOP Act, and dedicated community members like YOU! Substance misuse is complex, but prevention works. No single strategy reaches everyone, which is why we use multiple, evidence-based approaches to create impact. With your help, we can expand our reach, identify emerging needs, and build resilience in every corner of our community.
Seven strategies for creating
Effective
Community Change
Through presentations, workshops, and monthly meetings.
Through workshops, trainigs, technical assistance that increase skills of members.
Support people to participate n activities that reduce risk.
Improve processes to increase ease and opportunities to utilize supports.
Use incentives or disincentives to change probability of a behavior.
Change the physical design of structure of the environment to reduce risk or enhance protection.
Modify written procedures, rules, or laws within government, community, or organization.
Community Reporting & Impact
We believe in transparency and data-driven action. Our youth prevention and harm reduction work is guided by local insights and student-reported experiences.
Find out what we’re learning and tracking
Together We Grow: Grants in Action
Drug-Free Communities Support Program
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant is awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in partnership with the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). This competitive federal grant supports coalitions across the nation in their efforts to reduce youth substance use.
LIVE was awarded the DFC grant in 2023, receiving $125,000 annually for up to five years, with the potential for a second five-year renewal period.
The two overarching goals of the DFC grant are:
To strengthen collaboration among community sectors to support youth prevention efforts
To reduce substance use among youth, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other illicit substances
DFC funds are used to support coalition staffing, prevention campaigns, school partnerships, training, and data collection.
Stop Grant 2025
The Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) is a federal grant designed to enhance and strengthen efforts to prevent underage drinking. LIVE was awarded this grant in 2024, adding targeted support for alcohol-focused initiatives.
Funding from the STOP Act allows LIVE to:
Implement environmental strategies aimed at reducing youth access to alcohol
Launch education and media campaigns about the risks of underage drinking
Conduct compliance checks and community outreach
Host town halls and stakeholder meetings to engage local leaders in alcohol prevention
This grant complements our DFC work by allowing us to dive deeper into alcohol-specific prevention strategies.
Teens Linked to Care
LIVE was one of just six organizations nationwide selected to receive the Teens Linked to Care (TLC) grant in 2025. Funded through a private foundation in partnership with the CDC, TLC supports integrated school-based prevention initiatives with a focus on:
Health Education: Ensuring students receive accurate, relevant information on substance use and mental health
Access to Services: Strengthening school-to-community referral systems and connecting students to care
Safe & Supportive Environments: Creating school climates that foster wellness and resilience
This grant was in partnership with New Castle Community School Corporation and Henry County Health Department.
Looking for ways to get involved?
Outreach
Talking with friends, community members, or other groups you’re involved in to inform them of LIVE initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration. Share LIVE’s social media posts to your networks. Answer questions about our work or refer people to our website.
Event Support
Help plan an event by soliciting donations, securing space or speakers, constructing advertisements, etc. During an event, distribute informational materials (e.g. tabling), set-up/welcome/sign-in guests, conduct feedback survey administration. Youth may require chaperones.
Media Contributions
Community voices are essential for prevention. Contribute opinions to local publications, cable television, social media, and other media outlets on matters related to substance use. Update and maintain our website and social media.
Data Management
Design, implement, and analyze important community data that drives our initiatives.