Tarrant County Challenge, Inc. was founded in 1984 as a catalyst for the reduction
of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse in Tarrant County. The goal,
through the Challenge Coalition, is to eliminate substance abuse by
mobilizing Tarrant County, its communities and agencies, in developing
and implementing comprehensive, coordinated strategies for substance
abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and awareness. As a member
of the Community Anti-Drug
Coalitions of America, the Challenge Coalition strives to:
Increase community awareness through
education.
Develop training opportunities for
providers.
Link information systems.
Assist local agencies in creating
solutions by providing technical and fundraising support.
Support school district prevention
efforts.
Organize countywide awareness
activities and events.
Provide planning and advocacy that
assists agencies with the development of human, material, and
financial resources.
Impact public policy by informing
local, state, and federal lawmakers regarding the
needs of Tarrant County residents.
Tarrant County Challenge, Inc. was founded in 1984 as a catalyst for the reduction
of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse in Tarrant County. The goal,
through the Challenge Coalition, is to eliminate substance abuse by
mobilizing Tarrant County, its communities and agencies, in developing
and implementing comprehensive, coordinated strategies for substance
abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and awareness. As a member
of the 
