Substance Abuse Coalition Of Collier County Inc

Organization Overview

Substance Abuse Coalition Of Collier County Inc, operating under the name Drug Free Collier, is located in Naples, FL. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Drug Free Collier employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Drug Free Collier is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2022, Drug Free Collier generated $187.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $172.7k during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DRUG FREE COLLIER IS A COALITION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS WORKING TO PROTECT LOCAL CHILDREN FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE. ESTABLISHED IN 2005 WITH THE HELP OF KEY FIGURES IN OUR COMMUNITY, DRUG FREE COLLIER COLLABORATES WITH KEY PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY CONCERNS AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR THE REDUCTION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE AMONG TEENS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET - A DRUG FREE COLLIER(DFC)TRADEMARKED INITIAITIVE FOR TAKE BACK OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. A RISE IN PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AND OVERDOSE DEATHS DURING RECENT YEARS MAKES OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET A NECESSARY PART OF PREVENTION. BY RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE USE, STORAGE AND SAFE DISPOSAL OF ALL MEDICATION, OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET IS WORKING TO KEEP HARMFUL DRUGS FROM FALLING INTO THE WRONG HANDS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PHARMACEUTICAL TAKE-BACK PROGRAM HAS COLLECTED MORE THAN 12,000 LBS. OF MEDICATION FOR SAFE DISPOSAL. OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC, OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET IS A PRESRIPTION FOR SAFE KIDS & A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT. DFC COLLECTED MORE THAN 8,000 LBS OF UNUSED OR EXPIRED MEDICATIONS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WE HAVE COLLECTED MORE THAN 1 TON OF UNWANTED MEDICATIONS. TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE SOCIETY'S COMPLACENCY AND REDIRECT THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITIES.


HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT- IN 2015, DRUG FREE COLLIER LAUNCHED A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS OF TEENS RECOGNIZE UNFAMILIAR HAZARDS THAT ARE OFTEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. THIS INTERACTIVE PROGRAM ALLOWS PARENTS TO WALK THROUGH A MAKESHIFT CHILD'S BEDROOM AND IDENTIFY OBJECTS THAT COULD PROVIDE CRITICAL INSIGHTS ABOUT RISKY BEHAVIOR SUCH AS SUBSTANCE USE, VIOLENCE, EATING DISORDERS, AND SO MUCH MORE. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO HELP TODAY'S BUSY PARENTS LEARN ABOUT EMERGING TRENDS AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THEIR CONCERNS. RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL VENDOR TRAINING - DRUG FREE COLLIER EMPLOYEES ARE CERTIFIED TO TEACH TIPS, A TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE, SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. TIPS IS A SKILLS- BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREVENT INTOXICATION, UNDERAGE DRINKING, AND DRUNK DRIVING. TIPS ALCOHOL CERTIFICATE IS VALID FOR 3 YEARS UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. EMPLOYEE TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL TO RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON YOUR LICENSED PREMISES. EDUCATED EMPLOYEES ARE LESS LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN BEHAVIOR THAT WILL PUT YOUR BUSINESS AR RISK.


CORE SOCIETY - THE CORE ACRONYM STANDS FOR CHARACTER, OPPOSING DRUGS, RESPONSIBLE CHOICES, AND EXPECTATIONS. THE CORE SOCIETY IS A GROUP OF STUDENTS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY BY UNITING TOGETHER AGAINST ALL FORMS OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES. THEIR MISSION IS TO OFFER FELLOW STUDENTS DRUG FREE ALTERNATIVES AND THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY AND DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE. CORE CLUBS ARE THRIVING AT 5 COLLIER MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND FIVE COLLIER HIGH SCHOOLS. EACH CLUB AVERAGES APPROXIMATELY 25 STUDENTS. CLUBS ARE SET TO OPEN AT 2 ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS. DRUG FREE COLLIER BROUGHT IN GUEST SPEAKERS TO DELIVER SPECIFIC MESSAGES REGARDING SUBSTANCE MISUSE TO CORE CLUBS. CVS PHAMACY'S DIVERSION DIVISION HAS BROUGHT THEIR "ONE CHOICE" PRESENTATION ABOUT THE DANGERS OF OPIODS AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION ABUSE TO SELECT CORE CLUBS. MORE "ONE CHOICE" PRESENTATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER AT THE REMAINIG SCHOOLS.


COMMUNITY AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS - DRUG FREE COLLIER WORKS TIRELESSLY TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR TODAY'S BUSY PARENTS AND GRAND PARENTS AS WELL AS CRITICAL EMPOWERMENT SKILLS FOR TEENAGERS. OUR COALITION REACHED OVER 30,000 STUDENTS AND OVER 15,000 PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH MESSAGING ON THE OPIOD CRISIS, MARIJUANA EFFECTS ON DEVELOPING BRAINS, SYNTHETIC DRUGS, VAPING, AND HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MEDICATIONS AND HOW PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ENTER THE STREET DRUG SUPPLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Guy Blanchette
CEO
$100,000
Clark Hill
Director
$0
Joseph Pergolizzi III
Director
$0
Edmundo Muniz
Director
$0
Dr Joseph Pergolizzi
Chairman
$0
Rey Pezeshkan
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$187,643
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$187,643
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $41
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $187,684

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