Southwest Coalition For Substance Abuse Issues

he mission of the Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues is to maintain a network of publicly and privately funded treatment and community based prevention providers offering the highest quality services in the geographical area. Through collaboration and education, the SWC stays abreast of current issues in the substance abuse field and advocates for sound public policy among local, state and national policy makers.

Welcome to the official website of the Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues. Thank you for your interest in our organization. We are a group of professional substance abuse prevention and treatment providers in the Chicagoland area. We meet monthly to discuss current issues in the substance abuse field and to work collaboratively to meet the therapeutic needs of our community.

Members of the Southwest Coalition advocate for sound public policy by hosting political forums, sponsoring community events, and conducting media campaigns. Each spring, the Southwest Coalition sponsors an affordable, day-long conference which is open to the public.

Meetings occur the third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m., and consist of a one hour business meeting and a one hour workshop for which members earn continuing education units.

To learn more about the Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues, or to inquire about membership, please refer to our contact page.