Dane County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol Abuse

Contact Information

Carol Lobes
Dane County Coalition to Reduce Alcohol Abuse
5103 N. Autumn Lane
McFarland, Wisconsin 53558

(608) 838-7491

Alliance Information

Alliance Code: UDA039
http://www.countyofdane.com/commissions/alcohol

Established November 1st, 2008

Mission Statement

To work to significantly reduce alcohol abuse in Dane County through legislation/policy change, messaging and related eduction/community organizing activities.

Goal and Objectives

To effect policy change at the state and local level as well as to provide information, messaging and evidence-based programming that will significantly reduce alcohol abuse throughout the county.

Regular Meetings

We have a number of work groups and public information sessions. We operate through work groups,(Messaging, Legislation/Policy, Leadership, Downtown Alcohol Policy). Our meeting dates for the year are: 1/6, 1/12, 2/12, 2/17, 2/18,3/16,3/17,3/23,3/31, 5/14,5/19, 5/21, 6/15, 6/25,8/13, 8/19, 8/31,9/9,9/24,10/20,10/29

Funding Sources

Yes. The two Co-facilitatiors are funded by a contract with Dane County government.

Activities or Programming

  • Environmental or "cultural change" strategies

Groups Involved

  • K-12 Schools
  • Parents/PTA/PTO/Parent groups
  • Law Enforcement
  • Mental Health Services
  • Youth Organizations
  • Faith Communities
  • Healthcare/Medical

Targeted Outcomes

  • Drinking or drugged while driving
  • Alcohol use intervention/treatment
  • Underage Drinking prevention