Starting a Coalition & Serving on the Board of Commissioners | Episode 077 with Cindy Jones Mills

Cindy Jones Mills, a community leader from Georgia, discusses her involvement in creating a drug prevention coalition and the work they are doing. She shares the importance of getting people involved in drug prevention and creating opportunities for young people to advocate for healthy decisions. Cindy also talks about the challenges and successes of the coalition, including the impact of having drug counselors in schools and collaborating with organizations like Full Circle. She emphasizes the importance of bringing people together, being sincere and genuine, and caring for the community's weakest members. In this conversation, Cindy Jones Mills, a county commissioner and advocate for drug prevention, discusses the importance of connection, collaboration, and community involvement in addressing drug addiction and mental health issues. She emphasizes the need for empathy, support, and encouragement for individuals in recovery, and highlights the role of faith in guiding her decisions. Cindy also shares her experiences in implementing ordinances to regulate drug paraphernalia and vaping products, and encourages individuals to reach out to their local government officials to make a difference in their communities.Chapters00:00 Creating Opportunities for Youth in Drug Prevention12:29 The Importance of Addressing a Growing Problem23:13 The Power of Collaboration in Drug Prevention24:52 Caring for the Community's Weakest Members25:20 The Power of Connection and Collaboration29:06 Supporting Individuals in Recovery31:15 The Role of Faith in Decision-Making37:02 Empowering Parents and Protecting Children44:03 Implementing Ordinances to Protect Youth47:40 Engaging with Local Government for ChangeTakeawaysGetting young people involved in drug prevention is crucial for creating lasting change.Having drug counselors in schools can make a significant impact on students' lives.Collaboration and bringing people together are key to addressing drug prevention effectively.Being sincere, genuine, and caring for the community's weakest members can build trust and foster positive change. Connection and collaboration are essential in addressing drug addiction and mental health issues.Support and encouragement are crucial for individuals in recovery.Faith can guide decision-making and provide a foundation for addressing social issues.Engaging with local government officials can lead to positive change in communities.Regulating drug paraphernalia and vaping products can help protect youth and prevent substance abuse.For feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_