OUR MISSION

The mission of the Steppin' It Up Coalition is to strengthen a generation of youth in Pickens County who are armed with the knowledge, motivation, and support to combat the temptations of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

OUR VISION

To educate our youth on the dangers and health implications of alcohol, tobacco, and drug exposure and use.

We actively advocate for a community that:

• Prevents access to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products by youth.

• Promotes abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in youth.

• Supports and promotes effective tobacco, alcohol and drug cessation and counseling programs for all individuals.

• Protects the health and safety of our children, youth, and adults

Steppin' It Up Coalition is actively seeking a chairperson for the following sectors: Parent, Healthcare, and State/Local/Tribal Government Agency. Below are guidelines of who would qualify for these sector chairs.

Parent: An individual legally responsible for a child, grandchild, or foster child.

Healthcare Professional: An individual and/or organization licensed to provide physical, mental, or behavioral healthcare services

State/Local/Tribal Government: A representative of a government-funded agency with a focus on substance abuse

If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please call (864) 898-5800 or email .

Sector Chairs Wanted

SECTOR CHAIRS

JEBARI TALLEY

Youth

VACANT

Parent

RUBY WASHINGTON

Business

Midas Touch Salon

L'TONYA HOPKINS

Media

Summit Media-Greenville

JOSH YOUNG

School

School District of
Pickens County

SIERRA AUSTIN

Youth-Serving Organization

City of Pickens

Recreation Department

LT. BRETT BARWICK

Law Enforcement

Pickens County
Sheriff's Office

REV. CHARLES HENDRICKS

Religious or Fraternal Organization

Shoals Creek Baptist Church &

Oolenoy River Association

TAMMY STANDARD

Civic or Volunteer Organization

SADD Club/Pickens High School

VACANT

Healthcare Professional

Baptist Easley Hospital

VACANT

State, Local, or Tribal Governmental Agency with Expertise in the Field of Substance Abuse

Pickens County Advocacy Center

SUSANNA DEMING

Other Organization Involved in Reducing Substance Abuse

Behavioral Health Services

of Pickens County

CONTACT STEPPIN' IT UP COALITION

303 E Main St
Pickens, Pickens County 29671
USA

864-898-5800