CSAC - Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition

Mission Statement

CSAC is a community based coalition of residents, businesses, organizations, professionals and advocates who work together to reduce substance abuse. Through a unified, collaborative approach, we utilize existing community resources, organize programs to identified needs and harness the energy and commitment of all to provide a safe, healthy environment in Charlestown.

Values

We believe that in order to be successful, we need to identify, assess, organize and maximize the assets and successes of our community. We value a collaborative approach that is inclusive of everyone who lives/works in Charlestown. We are committed to:

• Honesty and integrity in our working together towards our mission.
• Listening to one another and learning from our successes and failures
• Calling our community to action through outreach, awareness and a commitment to our mission
• Including youth and parents in the entire process
• Being respectful of and accountable to our community

Coalition Partners

MGH - Community Benefits
MGH - Charlestown Health Center
Greater Boston Regional Center for Healthy Communities
Boston Public Health Commission
John F. Kennedy Family Service Center
Boston Police Department Area A-1: Community Service Office
Representatives from Local Political Offices
Charlestown Boys & Girls Club
Charlestown Recovery House
Charlestown Against Drugs
Charlestown Neighborhood Council
Charlestown Neighborhood Network
The Dennis McLaughlin House
Charlestown Community Center
Charlestown Mother’s Association
Charlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center
Courageous Sailing Center
Life Focus Center
Youth Service Providers Network
Peabody Properties/ Mishawum Park Apartment Complex
Bunker Hill Housing Development
Winn Co./CharlesNewtown
Charlestown Residents

Contact Us

Telephone: 617-726- 6684

Fax: 617-726-6624

E-mail: csac@csac-chad.org