About

The Oxford County Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy was developed and led by the Oxford Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Project Steering Committee. The group held its first meeting on March 6th, 2018, attended by members from 12 community agencies and three community members with lived experience. The initial group was expanded to include two more members from different community agencies.

The process of creating the community drug and alcohol strategy involved conducting an evidence review, reviewing other community drug and alcohol strategies, local data best practice and comprehensive community consultations with more than 50 individuals. The individuals represented various key stakeholder groups, including community agencies, community network tables and people with lived experience, all of whom participated in focus groups and/or interviews.

This Strategy would not have been possible without support from the community, including individuals and groups passionate about addressing problematic substance use. The contributions of everyone who participated in developing this Strategy are sincerely appreciated. The result is a truly community-driven strategy containing specific actions to improve the lives of people with lived experience and those affected by problematic substance use. Members of the Oxford Community Alcohol Drug Strategy Project Steering Committee include: