About Us
The DFCC uses comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to inform and educate the public about the dangers of drug use and to change policies and environmental factors to limit drug access and availability. Activities include:
- Town Hall/Community meetings
- Distribution of educational brochures and materials
- Public awareness campaigns and public service announcements
- Bi-annual surveys of youth drug trends
- Trainings and seminars
- Legislative advocacy
- Use of social media
- Expansion of drug prevention education and skills training
- Support of alcohol and drug-free youth activities
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MEMBERSTop of Page
The Coalition consists of members from twelve different sectors of the community. The sectors and the sector representatives are listed below:
- Law Enforcement
Lt. David Greer, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department (retired)
Officer Lela Martinez, Red Bluff Police Department
Officer Matt Coker, Red Bluff Police Department
- Schools
Barbara Thomas, Principal, Salisbury High School
Erin Luevano, Recreation Specialist - SERRF
- Civic & Volunteer Organizations
Richard Muench, Rotary Club
- Media
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- Healthcare
Sharon Sinclair, PHN, RN, BSN – Health Consultant
Carol James, CCMA-C, Rolling Hills Clinic, Red Bluff
- Youth
Abee Soto, College Student
Lachlan Dean, High School Student
Abby James, High School Student
David Pearce, High School Student
- Religious/Fraternal Organization
Rod Thompson, MFT, PPS & Retired Pastor of First Church of God
- Youth-Serving Organization
Yuliana Moreno, Prevention Specialist, County Coordinator for Friday Night Live & Club Live
Dusty Jobe, Mentor Coordinator, Tehama County Police Activities League (PAL)
- Parents
Connie Sabo - Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Aegis Treatment Center
- State or Local Substance Abuse Organization
Phillip Hernandez, Tehama County Health Services Agency, Director of Drug & Alcohol Division
Adam Zuccato, TCHSA, Supervisor, Substance Use Recovery Services
- Business
Jacob Wright, Attorney, McCarthy & Rubright
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVEDTop of Page
Become a Coalition Member!
Coalition meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at the Drug & Alcohol Division of the Tehama County Health Services Agency, located at 1850 Walnut St., Bldg. G – Antelope Creek Room. The meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to come and share their ideas.
Membership Application:
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Join a Work Group as a Volunteer!Top of Page
If you prefer a more limited commitment, you can participate in one or more work groups that meet as needed to develop strategies and plan activities in a specific area. We currently have five work groups:
- Marijuana
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Opioids / Prescription Drugs
- Sustainability