About

Mission & Vision

Linn Together is an evidence-based, community coalition that equips partner organizations, parents, and teachers in Linn County, Oregon, with information and tools to guide positive youth choices around behavioral health including drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.

Our vision is to create a healthy, safe, and supportive community.

What does Linn Together do to reduce youth alcohol and other drug abuse?

Linn Together provides education, resources and support to the community that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of youth and their families living in Linn County. This includes:

  • Community education and training
  • School-based activities
  • Parent education
  • Media campaigns
  • Youth council

Linn Together Members include:

  • Educators
  • Parents
  • Business Leaders
  • Health Professionals
  • Retirees
  • Youth
  • Local Government
  • Law Enforcement
  • Civic Groups
  • Faith Community
  • Youth-Serving Organizations
  • Media

Coalition Member Spotlight

Dani Crabtree
Linn County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coordinator

Volunteering with Linn Together allows me to connect with the community to provide prevention education to youth and families as well as raise awareness about substance use issues in our county. I have a lot of fun at our events and am grateful for the opportunities to interact with the kids and community. Plus, if an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then Linn Together’s efforts weigh heavily in favor of a positive future for today’s youth.

Brandi Blethen
Juvenile Probation Officer at Linn County Juvenile Department

I love being a part of Linn Together for many reasons. The mission aligns with my belief that substance abuse harms our community in countless ways. Linn Together is comprised of awesome people working for a greater good.

Michael Mattingly
Linn County Sheriff’s Office

I have found it very rewarding working on the Youth Marijuana Prevention Campaign. Having kids of my own, I know how important it is that we spread the correct information on the dangers of youth substance abuse. The sooner we can educate our kids about these dangers, the better. Providing schools, families and the kids with these facts is helping, and I am proud to be a part of that. I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office and the continued support that Linn Together provides in helping our counties families.