Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition
Substance abuse prevention for adults and youth across the Metro Jackson community — through education, partnerships, and community engagement. Formed in 1995.
30+ years of community prevention work
Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition (MJCPC) was formed in 1995 under the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) Community Prevention initiative. The Coalition is an expansion of an earlier CSAP five-year Community Partnership initiative — “Jackson Takes A Stand Community Partnership”.
MJCPC is funded by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and the Mississippi Office of Highway Safety. MJCPC is under the Office of Community Engagement at JSU.
- Coalition
- Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition (MJCPC)
- Formed
- 1995
- Predecessor
- Jackson Takes A Stand Community Partnership
- Federal Origin
- CSAP Community Prevention initiative
- State Funders
- MS Dept. of Mental Health · MS Office of Highway Safety
- JSU Parent
- Office of Community Engagement
- Phone
- (601) 979-1417
MJCPC by the numbers
1995
Founded
30+
Years of Service
2
State Funders
5
Community Sectors Served
Substance abuse prevention through partnership
Through our staff, partnerships, and network of volunteers, MJCPC delivers a coordinated set of community prevention services:
Community Organization
Mobilizing all sectors of the community around adult and youth substance abuse issues.
Training & Presentations
Age-appropriate, culturally relevant substance abuse prevention programs and life-skills training.
Referral Services
Linking residents with needed services across the Metro Jackson community.
The Coalition has demonstrated success in providing age-appropriate, culturally relevant substance abuse prevention programs for adults and youth. In addition, the Coalition has been able to effectively work with all sectors of the community in an effort to mobilize them around adult and youth substance abuse issues.
Five sectors across the Metro Jackson community
MJCPC provides training, presentations, and referral services to:
Schools
Churches
Neighborhood Associations
Businesses
Civic & Social Organizations
Recent & signature MJCPC programs
Law Enforcement Partnership
DUI Roundtable Discussion
Discussion with South Mississippi and Gulf Coast Law Enforcement on DUI prevention strategies.
Youth Education
PROM Promise — Walking the Line
Marijuana simulated goggles experience helping students understand impaired driving impacts.
Community Outreach
DUI Prevention Presentation
Public presentation with Meridian Lauderdale County Library on DUI consequences.
Safer Driving
DUI Prevention Rideshare Giveaway
Promoting safer driving choices during JSU Homecoming celebrations through rideshare partnerships.
Public Awareness
Sober Ride Initiative Press Conference
Press conference launching the Sober Ride Initiative to promote responsible driving.
Campus Engagement
2026 Alcohol Abuse Prevention Glowstick Party
Engaging students in substance-free social events that promote healthy alternatives to drinking.
Substance-Free Celebration
St. Patrick's Day Mocktails
Student-led event offering substance-free alternatives during a traditionally alcohol-centered holiday.
Grant-funded projects & partnerships
MJCPC in the news
MJCPC programs have received independent press coverage across Mississippi media:
JSU encourages homecoming attendees to make safe driving choices
WLBT coverage of MJCPC's DUI Prevention Rideshare Giveaway and Sober Ride Initiative during JSU Homecoming.
Meridian Library Brings DUI Consequences to Life Through Simulation
Twin States News coverage of MJCPC's DUI Prevention Presentation with the Meridian Lauderdale County Library.
Partner with MJCPC
Join us in mobilizing the Metro Jackson community around substance abuse prevention. Attend a coalition meeting, request a training, or learn more about our programs.
Contact MJCPC
Jackson State University
Jackson Medical Mall, Suite 2200-A
Post Office Box 18120
Jackson, Mississippi 39217