The Sonoma Valley Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking is directed by Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) and is funded by Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Prevention and Planning Division. Overseeing the project is Danielle Ronshausen, Community Advocate/Coalition Coordinator. The Coalition formed out of concern regarding the results of a recent California Healthy Kids Survey, the data determines the health and well-being of students in the Sonoma Valley. Currently 77% of 11th Grade students and 63% of 9th Grade students report that they consume alcohol on a regular basis. Students as young as 5th Grade were reporting alcohol use as well. This caused great concern among community members and it was decided that action needed to be taken to ensure the health and safety of the Sonoma Valley Youth.
The project is in it’s third year and has made a great deal of progress. Currently the focus is on Environmental Prevention, theSocial Host Ordinance and the Parent and Community Pledge. To read more about each of these segments of The Coalition’s work please click on the links.
The Sonoma Valley Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking is a community organization made up of local non-profits, educators, parents and concerned community members. The Coalition meets monthly on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm at the Valley of the Moon Teen Center. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend whether it is for one meeting to address a a specific issue or regularly. The Coalition is always looking for new members.
Coalition Partners
Social Advocates for Youth (SAY)
Sonoma County Department of Health Services: Prevention and Planning Department
Sonoma County Prevention Partnership
Sonoma Police Department
Sonoma Valley High School
Sonoma Valley Stand By Me Mentoring Alliance
Operation Youth
Valley of the Moon Boys & Girls Club
Valley of the Moon Teen Center
Nuestra Voz
Commonbond Foundation
Petaluma Coalition
California Friday Night Live Partnership
