About

Our Mission:

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.

Our Vision:

All residents and public and private sectors of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista are empowered to create healthy communities free from problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

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Our Programs:

Tri-City Prevention Collaborative

The Tri-City Prevention Collaborative (TCPC) is a project of the North Coastal Prevention Coalition, with Vista Community Clinic serving as the fiscal agent.  Funds are provided by the County of  San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency through Alcohol and Drug Services.  The goal of TCPC is to reduce the harm of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista.   To reach this  goal,  TCPC is active in three areas which include:  the County Underage Drinking Initiative, the County Methamphetamine Strike Force Initiative, and the County Marijuana Initiative.  All three of these initiatives use public policy as an environmental prevention tactic to reduce problems associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs among youth in our community.

Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP) Act Program

In 2008, the North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) in collaboration with Vista Community Clinic was awarded a four-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) STOP Act Grant to prevent and reduce underage drinking within the Hispanic community.  Activities to date have included hosting Spanish language underage drinking forums, producing a Spanish language DVD on the subject,  and collaborating with local retailers on underage drinking prevention efforts. A community needs assessment was also recently completed to identify future prevention efforts.

Eastside Neighborhood Association

The Eastside Neighborhood Association (ENA) was established in 2004 in collaboration with the North Coastal Prevention Coalition and Vista Community Clinic to address negative neighborhood conditions in this Oceanside neighborhood that impact the quality of life of area residents, particularly around alcohol and other drug use. The ENA has received funding from The California Endowment to implement the ENA Leadership Program to improve the social and physical environment of the Eastside Neighborhood through community building and empowerment of the ENA.

North Coastal Prevention Youth Coalition

NCPYC provides a great opportunity for high-school age teens to get involved in their community.  By making a commitment to not use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, NCPYC members become leaders, participate in county-wide prevention activities, and make presentations to government officials on the issues affecting youth access to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. NCPYC is coordinated through the Drug free communities program and collaborates with several prevention efforts, including: Tri-City Prevention Collaborative, the San Diego Youth Leadership Project, and Tobacco Control efforts funded by Proposition 99.