Luce County Communities That Care
Mission
The Luce County Communities That Care is a positive and inclusive collaboration that invests time into creating a healthy community through education, resources, and support.
Vision
Luce County is a strong, thriving, resourceful community that prioritizes health and well-being for all.
About The Communities That Care Model
Communities That Care (CTC) is a community-based 5-step process that uses a public health approach to identify and address risk factors and promote protective factors to prevent problem behaviors in young people. These problem behaviors include substance use, violence, delinquency, school dropout, teen pregnancy and depression.
The day-to-day work of the Luce County Communities That Care (LCCTC) Coalition is guided by multiple workgroups and committees with support from our community champions and key leaders.
- To learn more about the Communities That Care Model, please visit:
https://www.communitiesthatcare.net/ - To learn more about the Upper Peninsula Communities That Care, please visit:
https://upctc.com/
Workgroups
Executive Workgroup
The Executive Workgroup is the LCCTC’s governing body. This group is made up of the Chairpersons of the other CTC workgroups. The Executive Workgroup is responsible for fostering collaboration between work groups, approving CTC materials and events, and tracking coalition progress.
Data & Resource Workgroup
The Data and Resource Workgroup is responsible for distributing and assessing the Prevention Needs Assessment and other data sources. This group identifies current resources and services that address priority risk and protective factors, identifies resource/service gaps and recommends solutions.
Funding Workgroup
The Funding Workgroup works to identify and obtain public and private funds to support the coalition. This group is also responsible for tracking all incoming and outgoing funds.
Outreach & Maintenance Workgroup
The Outreach and Maintenance Workgroup is responsible for community mobilization, public relations, and team building. This workgroup aims to educate and share information with the community, promote the CTC system and create policies and procedures to ensure that the coalition runs smoothly.
Executive Workgroup
The Executive Workgroup is the LCCTC’s governing body. This group is made up of the Chairpersons of the other CTC workgroups. The Executive Workgroup is responsible for fostering collaboration between work groups, approving CTC materials and events, and tracking coalition progress.
Youth Involvement Workgroup
The Youth Involvement Workgroup aims to recruit youth for all coalition efforts. This workgroup collaborates with the other workgroups to identify opportunities, training and skill building for young people. This workgroup also works to give appropriate recognition to our youth and greater community.
Funding Workgroup
The Funding Workgroup works to identify and obtain public and private funds to support the coalition. This group is also responsible for tracking all incoming and outgoing funds.
Committees
Community Tackle Party
The Annual Community Tackle Party Committee works to provide a free event for youth and families in Luce County and the surrounding areas. This initiative encourages healthy outdoor recreation activities and provides free fishing equipment to youth 14 years old and under.
Luce County Resource Fair
The Annual Luce County Resource Fair Committee is represented by multiple agencies to ensure a one-stop-shop for community members to connect with a variety of programs and services in our area.
Suicide Prevention
The Suicide Prevention Committee organizes and/or assists with initiatives to increase mental health awareness and suicide prevention training. This committee organizes and runs an annual suicide ribbon campaign during the month of September.
Questions, Inquiries, Volunteer
If you have questions and/or are interested in joining a workgroup or committee? Please email Jamie Rushford, Luce County CTC Coordinator at lucectc@lmasdhd.org.
