DFCC – Drug Free Cleveland County

Learn more about one of our community partners whose goal is to reduce youth substance abuse by providing education and improving community conditions.

Mission

Bringing Cleveland County together for the common goal of reducing youth substance abuse by providing education and improving community conditions.

Vision

To eliminate youth substance abuse in Cleveland County

Roughly 75 members with active participation from 12 sectors of the community.

How We Serve The Community

Inform the public about alcohol and other drug-related issues
Provide information and referral to community resources
Identify community needs concerning alcohol and drug abuse and find ways to meet them through coordinated services
Create home, school and community environments in which to raise healthy, drug-free kids
Equip parents with the necessary skills and knowledge to help their children fight the temptation of alcohol and drug use
Provide healthy and entertaining activities to participate in that exclude alcohol and other drug use
Educate and empower youth to advocate for issues concerning alcohol and dug use that negatively affect their health and daily lives
Advocate for policy and environmental changes that help create an environment in which young people are better able to make healthy decisions concerning alcohol and drug use

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Contact Information

Carmen Barbuto
Cleveland County Public Health Center
(980) 484-5335
carmen.barbuto@clevelandcountync.gov

DeShay Oliver
Cleveland County Public Health Center
(980) 484-5199
Deshay.oliver@clevelandcountync.gov

Help Us Make A Difference

Your gift will help us make Cleveland County a happier and healthier place.

100% of every gift to the Foundation remains in Cleveland County to further the Foundation’s mission of addressing and improving the healthcare needs of our citizens.

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