PREVENTION COALITION

The North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) is a non-profit organization that began in 1993 as the Oceanside Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. NCPC is governed by a 9 member Board of Directors, and has partnered with Vista Community Clinic (VCC) since 1998 to manage grants, contracts and staffing. NCPC receives funding from the County of San Diego, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and private donations to support its vision and mission. NCPC is housed within VCC’s Health Promotion Center which includes a variety of programs to improve community health.

North Coastal Prevention Coalition’s mission is to reduce the harm of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs in the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista through community action, education, support, and collaboration. Their vision is to create a connected community where youth are alcohol and drug-free, make responsible choices and reach their full potential. Based on data collected from local school surveys, it remains clear that alcohol, marijuana and tobacco are the primary drugs of choice for adolescents. For this reason, NCPC remains committed to changing social norms and policies that contribute to youth access to alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana.

Coalition efforts include the support of “social host” ordinances to reduce underage drinking at home parties, enforcement of regulations to eliminate the sale of drug paraphernalia, and tobacco retail licensing to hold businesses accountable for tobacco sales to minors. North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) has adopted the ‘One Choice’ Initiative in the advocacy and work they do in the community. The ‘One Choice’ movement focuses on health and safety, no use of any alcohol, nicotine, marijuana and other drugs for youth under 21. NCPC has launched a three-part video series directed towards teens, parents/guardians and teachers/youth advisors to help promote the ‘One Choice’ movement. For more information about One Choice Prevention please visit onechoiceprevention. org.

NCPC meets the second Thursday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00 am. In addition to monthly meetings, NCPC sponsors various events including community forums and the annual emerging issues also require resident involvement. Learn more about NCPC and get involved at northcoastalpreventioncoalition.org.