Goals

In 2010, the Drug Task Force was awarded their first 5-year federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant.

In 2015, we were awarded a second 5-year federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant continuation. 

In 2020, we were awarded the Partnership for Success- Strategic Prevention Framework Grant which funds out coalition until August 2025 in the following goals: 

GOAL 1:  Measure, target, select evidence-based interventions to address adult substance abuse.

GOAL 2:  Select evidence-based prevention strategies to address youth and young adult marijuana use and policies.

GOAL 3: Select evidence-based prevention strategies to address youth, young adult, and high-need adult methamphetamine use.

GOAL 4: Engage youth in direct prevention of alcohol, marijuana, and methamphetamine use.

GOAL 5: Select evidence-based and sustainable youth, young adult, and adult alcohol prevention strategies.

A multi-sector approach has allowed us to meet goals by bringing together invested stakeholders.

Community Partners:  Concord Hospital- Franklin, The City of Franklin, SAU 18, Franklin Police Department, Franklin Fire Department, Franklin Parks and Recreation, NH State Elks Association, Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health, New Futures,Health First Family Care Center, Choose Franklin, Archways, Mill City Park, Franklin Opera House, Odell Park Centennial Project, Paul Smith School PTO, Merrimack County Juvenile Diversion, Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office, and more!