HomeMy WebLinkAboutGVCTC PPWhat is Gallatin Valley Communities
That Care?
Gallatin Valley Communities That Care (GVCTC) is a prevention
coalition that utilizes a strategic prevention framework (called CTC) to prevent problem behaviors within our youth before they happen.
Who we are:The GVCTC Coalition is comprised of action -oriented people across the county who have a passion for youth and for the practice of prevention.
What we do:
•Implement the 5 phases of the CTC Framework
•Promote the holistic well-being of our youth within the community
•Support and collaborate with local partners
Phase 1:
Getting Started
All the behind the scenes
work to get a community ready to go. Key community leaders decide to bring CTC into the community and invite stakeholders to the
conversation.
Phase 2:
Get Organized
A coalition is created and organized into workgroups. All structure and procedures of the coalition are developed.
Phas e 3A:
Develop a Profile
Gather local data to identify priority risk and protective factors.
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Prioritized Behavioral Health
Problems:
Substance Abuse & Depression/Anxiety
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The Prevention Needs Assessment (PNA)
•Given to 8th, 10th, 12th graders
•29.2% participation across the county•Administered on even years•Voluntary at every level
•Completely anonymous**
•Validity checks within survey•Contracted out by ISA Data
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Phase 3B:
Develop a Profile
Gather local data to identify priority risk and protective factors. Then, evaluate local resources and any potential gaps in addressing the priority risk and protective factors.
Phase 4:
Create a Plan
Create an action plan based on what we found in Phase 3.
Phase 5: Implement &
Evaluate
Implementation of programs/practices/policies that address the priority risk and protective factor and
evaluate its effectiveness.
What can you do?
•Contact Shelby for more information if you’d like to be either be a part of the coalition or stay in the loop on our progress.
Join us!
•Help connect us to the right people to be a part of this effort.
Connect Others
•Check out our website at www.gallatinvalleycommunitiesthatcare.com
•Or follow us on Instagram @gallatinvalleyctc
•Subscribe to our newsletter!
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