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WHO WE ARE

Gardiner Area Thrives is a coalition of volunteers from Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph, & West Gardiner creating communities where youth thrive. Members include youth, parents, school employees, organization and business representatives, and other community members.

OUR MISSION

Create a community where youth thrive by preventing substance misuse by providing community and school supports, positive adult-youth connections, increasing opportunities for youth engagement & leadership, and other evidence-based efforts to reduce youth substance use & increase individual and community assets over time.

Our Sector Representatives

The Representatives below are listed as the following: "CIA Sector Title - Name"

Media - Carrie Arsenault

Parent - Beth Brooker

Healthcare Professional - Nora Diversi

Other Local Organization/Mental Health - Blythe Edwards

Religious/Mental Health - Rev. Kerry Mansir

Youth - Victoria Tracey

State, Local and/or Tribal Government Agencies - Lexy Perry

Law Enforcement - Chief Todd Pilsbury

Other Local Organization/Early Childcare/Family Services - Cristine Salois

School - Sara Sims

Youth Service Organizations - Ingrid Stanchfield

Business - Tamara Whitmore

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ABOUT US >

Gardiner Area Thrives is a coalition of volunteers from Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph, & West Gardiner, ME, creating communities where youth thrive.

MAIN CONTACT >

Patricia Buck-Welton

DFC Project Coordinator

T: 207-588-5345

E: patriciab@hccame.org

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