Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council Wins $125,000 Federal Grant

From Office of National Drug Control Policy to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) announced today that the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council has been awarded a $125,000 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant. The funds will be used to engage with the local community and prevent substance abuse among youth.

"The future of America is largely dependent on the ability of young people to make decisions that will help keep them healthy and safe," DeLauro said. "The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council does great work with youth in those two communities, making sure they stay drug free. I am proud to have supported their application for this grant and will continue to advocate for them in the future."

"We are thrilled to have received the Drug Free Communities grant," said Betsy Dean, chair of the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council and Executive Director of Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services. "Our Wellness Council's success in substance abuse prevention is directly related to the active participation of our members and our communities. This grant will allow us to expand our programs and services and engage our citizens in furthering the effort in the prevention of substance abuse in our youth."

The DFC Program provides grants to community coalitions that promote citizen participation in drug prevention efforts.