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Check out the new Broomfield Teen Events page to see what’s happening for teens in Broomfield!
Broomfield works to prevent substance use among youth through the Broomfield Communities That Care initiative. To access a service provider for prevention, treatment, and recovery from substance use, please visit Broomfield.org/MHResources.
Who We Are
Communities that Care (CTC) is an evidence-based process that helps prevent problems before they start. CTC addresses the underlying causes of youth health and behavioral problems (shared risk and protective factors). Broomfield’s CTC Coalition is composed of over 50 community members, leaders, and youth focused on the prevention of youth substance use. The coalition works together to identify priorities and implement substance use prevention strategies for youth.
Vision Statement
Broomfield is a place where I belong; a community where all youth feel supported and connected to their peers, family, school, and neighborhood to foster resiliency.
CTC Process
The CTC process guides the coalition in identifying risk and protective that impact youth substance use in Broomfield. Risk factors make it more likely that an individual will engage in substance use. CTC has identified key protective and risk factors for youth substance misuse in Broomfield. By increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors, we will see an impact on youth substance use and other health outcomes.
Youth who are connected and involved in extracurricular and school-based activities are more likely to have better mental health and are less likely to use substances*. More than 65% of youth in Broomfield participate in community or school opportunities!
Youth are impacted by their peers, their surroundings, and the adults around them. Youth are more likely to use substances if it is normalized among their peers, and if adult attitudes and behavior are favorable towards substance use.
Youth are impacted by their peers, their surroundings, and the adults around them. Youth are more likely to use substances if it is more normalized among their peers, and if community policies and adult attitudes view substance use as a norm.
Strategies and Programs Implemented and/or Supported by Broomfield CTC
- CTC creates safe, inclusive spaces for all youth who live, work, and play in Broomfield. Youth advisers successfully advocated for the development of an outdoor space specifically designed for teens. County Commons Teen Space is estimated to be completed in 2027..
CTC advocates for increased funding and access to school and community activities. To help with this, the coalition just launched a new webpage that serves as a central hub for all free and low-cost events and opportunities for teens in Broomfield. CTC also collaborates with Broomfield Community Foundation, The Refuge and Broomfield Municipal Courts to provide funds for school clubs and nonprofits to provide extracurricular activities for youth, as well as scholarship opportunities for individuals to participate. Additionally, recognizing that many teens need volunteer hours, CTC partners with the Broomfield Community Foundation, Broomfield Workforce Center, and Volunteer Services to host an annual Teen Volunteer Match event each spring.
Youth for Youth (Y4Y), CTC's youth advisory group, promotes positive social norms and connectedness for youth in Broomfield. CTC and Y4Y engage with the community at events and through social media to educate youth and adults about the facts of youth substance use in our community.
Equity Efforts
Broomfield CTC recognizes that there are certain populations that are facing disparities when it comes to health, mental wellbeing, and access to opportunities that lead to a healthy lifestyle. LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color may be less likely to participate in some activities because they may not feel welcome or comfortable in specific settings. CTC is advocating for safe spaces that feel welcoming for all youth, and prioritizing projects and working with organizations that have a track record of reaching these populations.
As a coalition, we regularly conduct “equity check-ins” to identify how we can better reach and engage those who face disparities, and infuse equity into all of our work.
Join
Apply to be a part of Communities that Care to join the coalition.
- Broomfield City Council
- Muslim Youth for Positive Impact
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- City and County of Broomfield
- Judiciary
- Library
- Human Services
- Workforce Center
- Public Health
- Parks and Recreation
- Youth for Youth
- Clinica Family Health and Wellness
- Parent Engagement Network
- Rainbow Broomfield
- Impact on Education
- Broomfield FISH
- Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence
- Boulder Valley Schools
- Broomfield Early Childhood Council
- A Precious Child
- Rise Above Colorado
- Charlie Health
- Broomfield Community Foundation
- Individual Community Members
Youth for Youth Advisory Group
Broomfield Youth for Youth (Y4Y) is the youth advisory group for Broomfield Communities That Care (CTC), a community coalition that uses prevention strategies to reduce youth substance use. Click here to learn more Youth for Youth Advisory Group Youth for Youth Advisory Group!
Resources
Breathe Free Broomfield
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Breathe Free Broomfield, a new program from Broomfield Public Health and Environment (BPHE) offers multiple options to help teens quit vaping. All services are free, confidential, LGBTQ+ friendly, and available to teens (ages 14+) without guardian consent or notification. Learn more on the Breathe Free Broomfield webpage.
My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way for teens to quit smoking or vaping. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It's YOUR LIFE and we're here to help you live it YOUR WAY.
Rise Above Colorado is a statewide prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance misuse to help youth make empowered, healthy choices.
You can dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications safely year-round! Bring your items to: Broomfield Police Department:
7 DesCombes Dr.
The drop-box is located just inside the entrance, to the right.
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
No appointment necessary.