Partnership for Drug-Free Communities

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Who We Are

Partnership for Drug-Free Communities is a community-based coalition addressing substance use in Madison, St. Clair and the surrounding Illinois counties. It brings together organizations and individuals to assess local drug trends, and create a comprehensive strategic plan to address local issues. All sectors of the community are welcome to participate in the coalition and its meetings. Partnership for Drug-Free Communities was formed in 2016 when the Drug-Free Coalitions of Madison County (est. 2006) and the Madison County Heroin Task Force merged. The partnership utilizes a Strategic Prevention Framework, see below for the needs assessment and logic model used.
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Partnership Meetings

Join a meeting! ZOOM link updated regularly. The partnership hosts monthly meets via Zoom and in person. If you are interested in attending via Zoom, please email PartnershipDrugFreeCommunities@gmail.com.

2026 Meeting Dates

Meetings will be held virtually with an in person only meeting once a quarter.

In person meetings will be held at: IDOT in Collinsville, IL- 1105 Eastport Plaza Dr., Collinsville, IL 62234

Check out the below “How to Join” area to receive the link for virtual meetings.

  • January 27 – in person
  • February 24 – zoom
  • March 24 – in person
  • April 28 – zoom
  • May 26 – zoom
  • June 23 – in person
  • July 28 – zoom
  • August 25 – zoom
  • September 22 – in person
  • October 27 – zoom
  • November – no meeting
  • December – meet and greet

Membership:

Our members work together to address rapidly changing drug trends in Madison, St. Clair and the surrounding Illinois counties.  Members of the Partnership for Drug-Free Communities are connected to a network of hardworking partners who are dedicated to addressing a spectrum of issues—youth drug prevention, drug poisoning prevention, treatment and recovery, and law enforcement initiatives.  Becoming a member means you will be linked to over 300 coalition members representing 100+ local healthcare organizations, first responders, parents, treatment and recovery specialists, businesses, schools and others.  You will be involved in a respected organization that assesses local drug trends, and creates comprehensive strategies to address issues.

How to Join:

Visitors are welcome to attend coalition meetings, and receive meeting notices and other coalition emails.  For more information or to be added to the email list, go to PartnershipDrugFreeCommunities@gmail.com and provide your contact information. Your email address will not be shared with any outside organizations or individuals.  To join as an active, voting member, please complete the following application.

Partnership for Drug-Free Communities Bylaws

Meet our team

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is made up of four (4) elected officers, leaders of the work groups and committees, and at-large members.

Taylor Birch

Chair

Tasha Meeks

Vice Chair

Stacy Seitz

Recording Secretary

Carson Conn

Corresponding Secretary

SPWG

Strategic Planning Work Group

The Strategic Planning Work Group focuses on identifying emerging trends, assessing potential community impact, and mobilizing partnership members and resources that can quickly provide education, outreach, and distribution of information for affected sectors in the community. The SPWG is continuously working to strengthen the capacity of the coalition to help identify and address issues within St. Clair and Madison counties. Activities and group focus is guided by Strategic Prevention Framework model.

The SPWG meets the first Tuesday of the month, please email PartnershipDrugFreeCommunities@gmail.com to join.

Outreach & Engagement

The Outreach & Engagement workgroup has been newly established in 2026 and is currently working to establish our focus and goals.
If you are interested in learning more or joining the workgroup reach out to PartnershipDrugFreeCommunities@gmail.com

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P.O. Box 748
Maryville, Illinois 62062

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