Communities That Care (CTC) is a community-driven prevention framework that brings together local partners to improve outcomes for youth and families. Using local data and community input, CTC identifies priority needs and implements evidence-based strategies to prevent youth substance use, violence, delinquency, and other problem behaviors before they begin. Northwest Colorado Health facilitates CTC in Moffat County by working alongside community members, organizations, schools, and youth to build a healthier, safer community. Community involvement is at the heart of this work, and all who are interested in supporting local prevention efforts are encouraged to get involved. Please contact 970-875-4895 for more information on how to get involved. 

Data and Reports

Talk. They Hear You. Campaign Resources

Below you will find fact sheets and promotional flyers for the "Talk. They hear you." campaign.

News and Updates

CTC & MCYAC (Moffat County Youth Action Council)

Moffat County Communities That Care (CTC) believes effective prevention begins by listening to young people. That's why CTC partners with Partners for Youth's Moffat County Youth Action Council (MCYAC), a program that empowers middle and high school students to identify local issues and lead projects, initiatives, and prosocial events that create positive change in their community. MCYAC plans and leads free, substance-free events that provide safe, welcoming spaces for youth to connect with peers and trusted adults. As part of its Safe Spaces initiative, CTC supports these events by recruiting trusted adult volunteers, providing participation incentives, and using the Social Development Strategy (SDS) to foster meaningful connections and positive, healthy environments where youth can thrive. Through this partnership, MCYAC also provides valuable youth voice and insight that help guide local prevention efforts, ensuring community strategies reflect the experiences, ideas, and needs of Moffat County's young people.

Strategic Prevention framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS)

Strengthening Prevention Through Partnership

Communities That Care is proud to partner with CSU Extension, and Partners For Youth through the Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grant to strengthen youth substance use prevention efforts across Moffat County. By aligning resources, sharing expertise, and working collaboratively, our two grants expand the reach and impact of prevention programming throughout the community.

One of the partnership's greatest accomplishments has been investing nearly $50,000 in mini-grant funding to Moffat County. These funds have supported local nonprofits, after-school programs, and youth-serving organizations in expanding prevention programming, increasing access to prosocial activities, strengthening mentoring opportunities, and enhancing initiatives that promote youth mental health, resilience, and healthy development. By empowering organizations already serving local youth, these investments continue to create lasting benefits across the community.

Looking ahead, Communities That Care, Partners For Youth and CSU Extension are excited to co-host the local launch of the Talk. They Hear You. campaign, with a community kickoff planned for August 28. This national prevention campaign encourages parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults to have early, ongoing conversations with youth about alcohol and other substances. Through community events, school partnerships, social media, radio messaging, and resource distribution, the campaign will provide families with practical tools and confidence to start meaningful conversations before problems begin. Additional information about the campaign and upcoming events will be shared soon.

Together, this partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration by leveraging resources, supporting local organizations, and building a healthier, more connected community where Moffat County's youth can thrive.