Communities That Care Coalition
Broomfield works to prevent substance use among youth through the Broomfield Communities That Care initiative. To access a service provider for prevention, treatment, and recovery from substance use, please visit Broomfield.org/MHResources.
Who We Are
Communities that Care (CTC) is an evidence-based process that helps prevent problems before they start. CTC aims to address the underlying causes of youth health and behavioral problems (shared risk and protective factors). Broomfield’s CTC Coalition is comprised of over 50 community members, leaders, and youth focused on the prevention of youth substance use. The coalition works together to identify priorities and implement substance use prevention strategies for youth.
Vision Statement
Broomfield is a place where I belong; a community where all youth feel supported and connected to their peers, family, school, and neighborhood to foster resiliency.
CTC Process
The CTC process guides the coalition through the process of matching risk factors evident in community data with proven methods for addressing those risks. CTC has identified these key protective and risk factors for youth substance misuse in Broomfield. By increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors, we will see an impact on youth substance use and other health outcomes.
Risk and Protective Factors
CTC aims to improve youth outcomes by promoting protective factors and decreasing risk factors for poor mental health and substance use on a community level.
Youth who are connected and involved in extracurricular and school-based activities are more likely to have better mental health and are less likely to use substances*. More than 65% of youth in Broomfield participate in community or school opportunities!
Youth are impacted by their peers, their surroundings, and the adults around them. Youth are more likely to use substances if it is more normalized among their peers, and if community policies and adult attitudes view substance use as a norm.
Youth are impacted by their peers, their surroundings, and the adults around them. Youth are more likely to use substances if it is more normalized among their peers, and if community policies and adult attitudes view substance use as a norm.
Strategies and Programs Implemented and/or Supported by Broomfield CTC
There are four key strategies and programs that CTC works on to promote protective factors and reduce risk factors.
In partnership with Broomfield CTC, Broomfield Public Health and Environment is looking at ways to support our school districts with needed staffing to support youth prevention efforts.
- Previously, Broomfield CTC has worked to identify a gap in mentoring program for youth in Broomfield. CTC was successful in working with A Precious Child to get a mentoring program up and running for youth in Broomfield.
- Currently, Broomfield CTC in partnership with the Broomfield Behavioral Health Coalition is conducting a project to identify barriers to accessing prosocial opportunities for youth in Broomfield.
Broomfield CTC works to support all our community partners offering extracurricular activities for youth in Broomfield.
Broomfield CTC has worked with school and community partners to support Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools. Sources of Strength is an SEL program being implemented in Broomfield schools, and is a program that CTC advocates for and supports in the community.
Equity Efforts
Broomfield CTC recognizes that there are certain populations that are facing disparities when it comes to health, mental wellbeing, and access to opportunities that lead to improved health and wellbeing. Broomfield CTC is putting specific focus on populations that show disparities in these areas, including youth who identify as LGBTQIA+, and youth of color. These disparities exist because of discrimination and historical systems that have been put in place to create these inequities.
As a coalition, we have formed an equity workgroup to examine how we can improve our coalition practices and inclusion. We have monthly equity workshops available to all coalition members to learn more and continue on personal equity journeys. The coalition continues to look at the disparities that arise and prioritize collecting qualitative data to hear about the barriers that exist and how CTC can help advocate for change to create opportunities for all youth to reach their optimal level of health and wellbeing.
Join
Apply to be a part of Communities that Care to join the coalition.
Youth for Youth Advisory Group
Broomfield Youth for Youth (Y4Y) is the youth advisory group for Broomfield Communities That Care (CTC), a community coalition that uses prevention strategies to reduce youth substance use. Click here to learn more Youth for Youth Advisory Group Youth for Youth Advisory Group Youth for Youth Advisory Group!
Resources
My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way for teens to quit smoking or vaping. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It's YOUR LIFE and we're here to help you live it YOUR WAY.
Rise Above Colorado is a statewide prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance misuse to help youth make empowered, healthy choices.
You can dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications safely year-round! Bring your items to: Broomfield Police Department:
7 DesCombes Dr.
The drop-box is located just inside the entrance, to the right.
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
No appointment necessary.
Below the Surface aims to connect teens to Colorado Crisis Services by texting "TALK" to 38255.
Forward Together is a statewide campaign that aims to help youth and adults build stronger relationships to support happier, healthier youth.
The Marijuana Talk Kit was created to help adults know how to talk to teens about marijuana.