“I really wanted to do something for our community, Stephen Brown of the Walton County Prevention Coalition, said. “People tend to say there is not a problem with drugs in Walton County; but, if you look around, you’ll see there are issues that we should be working to educate people about.”
Stephen Brown is the Walton County Prevention Coalition’s (WCPC) faith-based representative. In this role, Brown acts as a liaison between the WCPC and local churches to encourage parishioners to get involved in supporting the Coalition’s mission. Brown joined the Coalition seven years ago after he retired and his wife passed away. After attending a meeting, he knew that he believed in the mission and felt the organization was a great fit for him.
“I was looking for something to keep me busy, something to give me purpose during a time of transition and healing,” Brown said. “Being a part of the Walton County Prevention Coalition provides me with the information and tools I need to make real changes in the community.”
Brown focuses his efforts on the south end of the county, educating the community about potential threats on the horizon and sharing resources to help parents and educators have meaningful conversations with youth about substance use.
Walton County Prevention Coalition currently works with multiple partner agencies in Walton County, including the Walton County Health Department, Walton County Sheriff's Office, City of Defuniak Police Department, Walton County School District, Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers, and a number of other local organizations and individuals.