Our Mission
The CCC works to promote responsible decision-making about alcohol and other drug use.
We identify factors supporting high-risk and illegal drinking; analyze data; and implement proven and promising strategies to create positive change. Together, we seek to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of our communities.
Our History
University and community leaders, with support from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, came together to form the Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce High-Risk Drinking (CCC) in 2005. Since its inception, students' risky drinking is down by as much as 26% and the comprehensive strategic plan which drives the efforts is garnering national recognition.
Our Members
The CCC is a diverse group with a common interest in reducing the negative impact of high-risk drinking.
- UMass Amherst:
- Campus Center
- Center for Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Prevention
- Center for Health Promotion
- Center for Student Development
- Commonwealth Honors College
- Community Relations
- Dean of Students Office
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Financial Aid
- Ombuds Office
- Peer Health Education
- Police Department
- Residence Life
- School of Public Health and Health Sciences
- Student Government Association
- Transit
- Undergraduate Advising
- University Health Services
- UVC-TV 19
- Amherst beverage retailers
- Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
- Amherst Fire Department
- Amherst Health Department
- Amherst Police Department
- Amherst Select Board
- Hadley Board of Selectmen
- Belchertown Board of Health
- Pioneer Valley Housing Association
- Strategic Planning Intiative for Families and Youth (SPIFFY)
- Town of Sunderland
Our Structure
The CCC's full membership meets monthly at the UMass Amherst Campus Center. The large-group sessions allow members to share information, discuss successes and challenges, learn from experts in the field and strengthen relationships.
Opportunities to collaborate and create change abound within the CCC's active subcommittees. Current groups include:
- Academic Engagement
- "Be the One" Event Planning
- Communications
- Municipal Strategies
- OUI Awareness
- Retail Partners
Learn more and get involved — call (413) 577-5181.
Contact Us
Call (413) 577-5181 or write:
Campus and Community Coalition
University Health Services, Center for Health Promotion
150 Infirmary Way
Amherst, MA 01003
