Who Are We?
The Wawa Healthy Lifestyles Coalition is a community based organization
working in partnerships toward a healthier community. We support
the Healthy Communities definition of community to include health,
social, economical, spiritual and environmental well-being for all
community members.
How?
By mobilizing the community to promote awareness and education
on the risk factors related to alcohol, substance abuse and injury
prevention.
Why?
To enable the residents of Wawa and area to increase control over
and to improve their physical, mental and social well being.
Mission Statement
and Goals
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of Life of the community by promoting health choices.
Goals
- To improve the physical, psychological, social and spiritual
health of Wawa and area residents by promoting healthy lifestyle
choices.
- to increase the level of awareness regarding the risks, including
the risk of injuries, associated with alcohol and other drug abuse
and their consequences.
- To have a positive effect on the actual consumption of alcohol
by reducing alcohol consumption in high risk groups and preventing
low risk drinkers from developing high risk habits
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FOCUS Program
Sub-committees
Sober Driver Committee
The Sober Driver Committee promotes awareness and education on
the issue of alcohol use related to drinking and driving.
The Committee works in partnership with the Township of Michipicoten
Police Department, Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police,
Wawa Sno-Riders, O.S.A.I.D., and local business representatives.
Above: Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and
the Township of Michipicoten Police Services.
The Committee promotes the "Thank you for being a Sober Driver/Snowmobiler/
Boater" Program, Red Ribbon Campaigns, Designated Driver Program
and school education programs.
The Drug Awareness Committee
The Drug Awareness Committee works to achieve the following goals:
- To increase public knowledge and awareness about the use of
alcohol and drugs and their effects on the community.
- To improve teen leadership skills through the development of
projects with substance abuse prevention messages.
- To increase student activities dealing with self-esteem, empowerment
and healthy lifestyle choices.
- To promote healthier lifestyles by promoting family activities
that are alcohol/smoke-free.
- To encourage people to improve personal wellness and to make
healthy lifestyle choices
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Alcohol Policy Committee
Addresses policy development and revisions, which provide the responsible
management of alcohol in facilities, owned and operated by the municipality.
The Committee also assists local licensed establishments in developing
"House Policies".
Workshop Committee
The Workshop Committee provides educational opportunities using
the community development process while focusing on the health risks
related to drugs and alcohol.
Smart Serve Training Program
This program delivers responsible service training to individuals
who serve alcoholic beverages or work where alcoholic beverages
are sold and served in the province of Ontario.
In partnership with the Algoma Health Unit, CHADWIC
Home, Superior Children's Centre, Michipicoten Township Police Services,
Wawa Detachement of the Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Students
Against Impaired Driving, Wawa Native Network, Liquor Control Board
of Ontario, Aboriginal Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Initiative
Program, local elementary and secondary schools and Michipicoten
First Nations.
How to Contact Us
Wawa Healthy Lifestyles Coaltion
96 Broadway Avenue
P.O. Box 271
Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0
Phone (705)856-1867
Fax (705) 856-1199
Email: hlcwawa@xplornet.com
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