What is the

Hancock County Community Partnership?

The Hancock County Community Partnership was established in 1990 through a 5-year, $872,000 Federal Grant from the United States  Department of Health and Human Services Center for Abuse Prevention.  The Partnership logo and mascot, Paragon, were developed in 1991.  The Council was established in 1992 when the Strategic Plan was implemented.

In 1996 the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS Board) voted to continue to fund the Community Partnership after the Federal Grant expires.  As part of this funding the Partnership acquires responsibility of the public information  and awareness efforts of mental health issues in Hancock County.

The Community Partnership is responsible for:

*    Determining and recommending to the ADAMHS Board a prevention philosophy, mission, goals and plan of operation for the Partnership

*    Tracking, promoting and mobilizing substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness and education activities, as well as related issues

*    Seeking and securing funds from other sources for the purpose of prevention and education efforts

*    Managing any grant funds leveraged for prevention and education efforts

*    Awarding prevention and education funds allocated to the Partnership by the ADAMHS Board in accordance with the established Grant Guidelines

*    Evaluating the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Partnership

*    Ensuring that resources are being efficiently utilized to fulfill the mission of the Partnership

If you would like to see the Community Partnership "History-at-a-Glance" click here.