RISE: Otsego Substance Free Coalition was established in January 2018 as a substance-free coalition in Otsego County. The coalition aims to prevent youth substance use, increase community awareness, and create change through collaboration, education, and prevention initiatives. These initiatives are data-driven and come from the minds of youth members. We always welcome new youth and adult members. 

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Adult Coalition Members

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• RISE Project Coordinator: Ellen Templeton, Health Department of Northwest Michigan

• RISE Chair: Matt Muladore, Otsego County Undersheriff

• RISE Co-Chair: Rob Pallarito, District Director for State Sen. Michele Hoitenga

• Susan Pulaski, Health Department of Northwest Michigan

• Corey Hebner, Michigan State Police

• Harold Terry, Michigan State Police

• Michael Rola, Otsego County Prosecuting Attorney 

• Dennis Keck, Gaylord Community Schools

• AnnaMarie Deeter, Village of Vanderbilt

• Karin Beyer, Otsego Community Foundation Community Liaison

• Jodie Balhorn, Northern Michigan Regional Entity

• Helen Craig, Health Coordinator COP-ESD

• Joyce Fetrow, Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium

• Donna Hardies, Up North Prevention

• Stephanie Weizer, Up North Prevention

• Brooke Donker, NEMCSA

• Chad McDonald, Gaylord E-Free Church

• Brenda Kann, DHHS