OUR HISTORY
The West Haven Drug & Alcohol Task Force (renamed West Haven Prevention Council) was incorporated in 1985 through the State of Connecticut’s Office of the Secretary of the State. The committee was formed as a result of concerns voiced from the public school system’s PTA around issues of youth substance abuse.
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Today, the WHPC exists to provide prevention education and resources to parents/caregivers and local youth about the risks associated with substance use. In 2020, WHPC has been awarded numerous grants to develop dedicated awareness tools addressing youth alcohol use, vaping and marijuana use, as well as mental health.
COALITION MEMBERS
12 Community Sectors | Committed to the Cause
Drug Free Community (DFC) Coalitions are made up of community leaders representing twelve sectors that organize to meet the local prevention needs of the youth and families in their communities. Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our members are the backbone of West Haven Prevention Council. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop.
YOUTH
Akimata Akomko | Student
Ismael Alvarez | Student
Isaiah Beauregard | Student
Demealio Black | Student
Lea Camacho | Student
Kayla Damis | Student
Kwame Dwamena | Student
Sadaqah Kelley | Student
Kadidja Morou | Student
Cara Wilson | Student
Gabriella Woser | Student
PARENTS
Esinkumo Ambaiowei | Parent
Heather Shea* | PTA
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
MEDIA
Alan Olenick |Â West Haven Voice
SCHOOLS
Robert Bohan | West Haven High School Principal
Kevin Dickson | Bailey Middle School Assistant Principal
​Judith Drenzek | Assistant Superintendent
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YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
Coraly Colon | Youth Services Coordinator | City of West Haven
Diane Dietman | Director of Youth and Family Services | City of West Haven
Troy Zane | DCF Milford Office
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sergeant Scott Allard | West Haven Police Department
Officer Joyce DuBay | West Haven Police Department
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RELIGIOUS OR FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
Crystal Crute | Minister
CIVIC OR VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Jason Crockett | West Haven Rotary
Cheryl Swett | West Haven Community House
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Andressa Granado | Community Health Coordinator | City of West Haven
Jill Grego | Nursing Supervisor |
West Haven Board of Education
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Dorinda Borer | West Haven Mayor
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN REDUCING SUBSTANCE MISUSE (TREATMENT PROVIDERS)
Michelle Comas, PhD|
West Haven Mental Health Clinic
Vianette Hernandez, LCSW |
Clifford Beers Clinic
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