Otsego

We are dedicated to increasing community perception, awareness and education of substance abuse and misuse. Our purpose is to:

Advance substance abuse prevention efforts in Otsego County;
Advocate for community support policies that will reduce abuse of and dependence on alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, marijuana and other drugs;
Help the community understand that substance abuse and dependency are serious public health issues;
Create a framework for the planning and delivery of substance abuse prevention efforts across the continuum of care.

To advance substance abuse prevention efforts in Otsego County;
To advocate that the community supports policies that will reduce abuse of and dependence on alcohol, tobacco, prescription and other drugs;
To help the community understand that substance abuse and dependency are serious public health problems;
To create a framework for the planning and delivery of substance abuse prevention efforts across the continuum of care; with universal, selective and indicated audiences.

The Otsego Drug Free Task Force meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 8-9:90 am in the Gaylord School Board meeting room.

The meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about substance abuse prevention efforts in Otsego County.

Please contact Lynda Rutkowski for more information or to be added to our email list at 989-732-6761 ext. 2404 or [email protected].

Otsego County Sheriff Dept
124 South Court, Gaylord, MI

Michigan State Police
563 S. Otsego, Gaylord, MI

To create a substance-free community for youth through empowerment.

Empowering Otsego youth to live substance-free lives through education and advocacy.

Yearly educational trainings at local schools on drug trends and RX drug abuse prevention
Regional conferences on new drug trends
Presented for the Michigan Association of Juvenile Probation Workers Conference
Ben Cort Conference – Lessons Learned from Colorado
Educational training on new marijuana laws to local officials