The Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition can experience success in changing community norms if, and only if, leaders from all sectors of our community work together to encourage safe and healthy choices among youth and families.  Join other business, law enforecment, faith-based, government, media, health care, service agency and civic leaders in our efforts.  Contributions of your time, talents and in-kind donations enable us to raise awareness and offer quality substance abuse prevention programs and services.

Community Leader Newsletter Archives
The Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition produces a newsletter specifically directed to Community Leaders who have pledged support and solidarity with the Coalition's goal of safe and drug free neighborhoods for our children. Click the edition listed to the right to download a copy of News For Community Leaders.

Alcohol Compliance Checks
St. Louis County Police, in partnership with the Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Eureka, Manchester and Wildwood police departments, conduct monthly compliance checks of area liquor merchants, including stores, gas stations and restaurants. These compliance checks are sponsored by the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition.

The following liquor retailers were found in compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. The Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition thanks these retailers for their vigilance. Full story

Social Hosting Ordinances Approved
Clarkson Valley and Wildwood have passed specific ordinances against social hosting. It is important to know that parents can be held responsible - financially and criminally - for violations committed by their children. Parents who supply, or allow the consumption of, alcohol by minors are in violation of a St. Louis County ordinance and can be arrested or fined. Full story

2011 Community Leaders Pledge Poster