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North Davis Communities That Care outlines youth mental-health programs, $125,000 federal grant and youth mini-grants
Summary
Representatives from North Davis Communities That Care briefed the council on FY activities, a five‑year federal Drug‑Free Communities grant ($125,000/year), plans for a September youth 'Find Your Spark' festival, youth mini‑grants up to $1,000, and mental‑health and mentor trainings they offer to local partners.
Representatives from North Davis Communities That Care (ND CTC) updated the council on recent and upcoming projects, grant awards and outreach opportunities targeted at youth prevention and mental-health awareness.
CTC chair and staff described the group’s role: an evidence-based coalition using SHARP survey data from local schools to identify risk and protective factors and to support prevention programs across Syracuse, Sunset, Clinton, West Point and Clearfield. The coalition reported winning a federal Drug-Free Communities grant that will provide approximately $125,000 per year for five years; Syracuse’s municipal contribution to the local match was noted as $9,600.
CTC representatives highlighted several upcoming programs and resources: a September family-oriented “Find Your Spark” youth event (booths, food trucks and fireworks), youth group mini‑grants up to $1,000 (application via QR code), after-school programming, vaping-prevention curriculum “Catch My Breath,” and mentoring training for recreation program coaches. The coalition said it had run mental-health first-aid training for the police department and seeks to expand trainings for adults and youth across local providers.
Council members asked about specific materials and whether CTC could participate in Syracuse Days and other community events; CTC representatives said they will support city events and requested distribution of flyers for mini-grants and family programs. The coalition also described a clerks-recognition and retailer compliance program for tobacco sales checks, noting potential fines and license suspensions for retailers that sell to minors.
Ending: The council welcomed the CTC’s proposals, encouraged coordination with city events, and asked staff to work with CTC on outreach and program placement. No formal council action or funding decision was recorded at the meeting.
