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ABOUT CCOAC

The Chesterfield County Opioid Abatement Coalition (CCOAC) is a collaborative group of healthcare providers, countywide agencies, law enforcement, community leaders, and advocates committed to reducing opioid-related overdoses and deaths through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

OUR HISTORY

Formed in March 2023, CCOAC leverages South Carolina Opioid Recovery Funds to deploy strategies that directly address opioid-related issues in Chesterfield County.

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OUR MISSION

The mission of CCOAC is to serve the residents of Chesterfield County by raising public awareness, promoting community action, and providing education related to the dangers and effects of substance use and abuse.

OUR VISION

We envision a community with better health outcomes and reduced opioid-related overdoses through collaborative partnerships focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery.

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OUR GOALS

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  • Increase awareness of the harms associated with substance use.

  • Educate the community about naloxone and harm reduction practices.

  • Recommend actions to reduce overdoses and fatalities.

  • Improve stigma related to substance use, treatment, and recovery.

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