Healthy Voices Healthy Choices Coalition

The Healthy Voices Healthy Choices Coalition was formed in 2016 and has applied for continued funding through a Drug-Free Communities grant, which would begin in the summer of 2026. Currently, coalition activities are on pause, and there is no coordinator in place to lead the coalition.

The Healthy Voices Healthy Choices Coalition works to create an environment where it is easier for youth in the Alexandria area to make healthy choices regarding substance use. The two primary goals of the coalition are to reduce substance use among our youth and strengthen community collaboration. Healthy Voices Healthy Choices focuses on Alcohol, Tobacco/Nicotine, and Marijuana prevention. The coalition also works to address factors that can either positively or negatively influence youth to use alcohol and other drugs.

To meet these goals, the coalition focuses on the following activities: provide training and skill building to local businesses, educating parents and community members, reducing stigma related to substance misuse and mental health, empowering youth to make positive decisions, and promoting a sense of community whereas youth are valued contributing members of the community. The Coalition is forward thinking and willing to try new strategies and ideas to make positive community change.