This presentation describes the development of a multi-sector collaborative planning consortium that involved five rural counties in the southeastern United States using the lens of Community Coalition Action Theory (Butterfoss & Kegler, 2009). The outcomes of the planning effort and resultant social change are also included.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Describe how social workers can use multi-sector collaboration to promote well-being and strengthen services for individuals, families and communities affected by substance misuse.
Gain understanding of challenges involved when advocating for change in rural communities.
Apply Community Coalition Action Theory (Butterfoss & Kegler, 2009) to coalition building.
