BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The RISK Project of Muskoka-Parry Sound has been very active in our area over the last five years implementing and supporting alcohol and drug use prevention programs.

We are structured as three Community Coalitions – Muskoka, West Parry Sound and East Parry Sound – each representing the three main geographical areas in our district. These Coalitions have a varied membership, ranging from police, teachers and school boards to probation, child and family, addiction, and sexual assault services, businesses, libraries, students and volunteers. Coalitions assist in the planning of programs, as well as in the implementation and evaluation of these programs.

A Steering Committee, composed of members from each of the Coalitions, a Health Unit representative, the RISK Project Officer and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health representative, oversee the project and help to set its direction and objectives.