Iosco County Human Service Coordinating Council
Mission
To increase community perception, awareness and education of substance abuse and other issues; and to facilitate conversation and causes to create positive systemic change.
Goals of the Coalition
Information sharing and networking to increase the message and mission of all human service agencies and to find solutions through collaboration to problems citizens face while living in Iosco County, including substance use and abuse and the growing opioid epidemic.
Join Us Quarterly
4 times per year, 1.5-2 hrs
Staff Person
Laurie Ames
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Sites
Iosco County Sheriff’s Office (24/7)
428 W. Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763
989.362.6164
Tawas Police Authority (lobby office hrs)
810 Westover St, East Tawas, MI 48730
989.362.7718
Oscoda Township Police Department (lobby office hrs)
110 State St, Oscoda, MI 48750
989.739.9113
County Prevention Initiatives and Accomplishments
- Red Barrel disposal project
- Naloxone provided to all law enforcement
- Prime for Life training for Alternative Education students
- Social Host declarations by county and local boards
- TiPS training for underage drinking awareness & education
Child Advocacy Center Development Committee:
Development/implementation of a center for abused children for safe questioning and examination