Mission Statement:
To improve the health and safety of individuals and families in Wayne County through comprehensive, community-wide strategies that reduce and prevent youth and adult substance use, assure treatment services are available and accessible for all, and promote long-term recovery for everyone.
Wayne County, Georgia is experiencing an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) crisis, compounded by limited access to healthcare and substance misuse services. Local treatment providers lacked the capacity to offer evidence-based care. In response, the Wayne County Recovery Coalition (WCRC) was formed in 2019 to foster community collaboration in addressing the crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. Studies showed that opioid overdose rates in Wayne County were among the highest in Georgia. In 2020, the WCRC received a grant from the HRSA's Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) to combat the epidemic.
Vision:
The WCRC envisions Wayne County, Georgia as a safe and healthy place for youth and families to thrive and live life substance free.
Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFCSP)
The adolescent brain is more susceptible to alcohol and drugs, increasing the risk of substance use disorders. Prevention focuses on delaying the first use of substances to protect developing brains.
The Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFCSP) is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. In 2023, the Wayne County Recovery Coalition (WCRC) was awarded a DFCSP to address youth substance misuse related to alcohol, fentanyl, nicotine (by way of vaping), and prescription drugs. The DFC Support Program has two goals:
1. Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public, and private non-profit agencies, as well as federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of the Wayne County Recovery Coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth (individuals 18 years of age and younger).
2. Reduce substance use among youth in and, over time, reduce substance use among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse in Wayne County.
Project Leadership & Coordination
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Shauna Mattingly, DFC Project Coordinator (Anchored): Employed by Anchored, Shauna serves as the DFC Project Coordinator.
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Tanesha Slocumb, Program Project Director (Share Health Southeast Georgia): Provides project oversight through Share Health, including fiscal and evaluation management, as well as overall technical assistance to support the implementation of evidence-based strategies.
Meeting Dates:
2027 Meeting Dates: Forthcoming
Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month. This list will be updated as meeting dates are confirmed.
December 8, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
177 N Brunswick St, Jesup, GA 31546
Email shaunamattinglyanchored@gmail.com to join our coalition email list and receive a
calendar invitation for our upcoming meeting!
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For more information please contact:
Wayne County Recovery Coalition Drug Free Communities Coordinator
