Use your tax credit to assist the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition

Contributed Photo: Dollar-for-dollar tax credit contributions up to $800 for joint filers can be made to the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition, which operates the House of Hope sober house.

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GRAHAM COUNTY – The Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition began in 2003 as a cross-system substance coalition.  The primary focus was to educate the community about the risks of methamphetamine.  Since this time, we have grown and offer not only primary prevention programs and activities, but also provide opportunities for individuals to become involved in recovery from drugs and alcohol.  Our primary goal is to provide substance abuse education to 12–17-year-olds and offer leadership opportunities through our Youth Advocate Program.

In April 2021, we opened the first sober living home in Graham County. We offer affordable housing for adult males who are focused on a drug-free life while also assisting them with obtaining employment and moving towards independent living. So far, we have had two individuals who have successfully graduated from the program. They are living on their own and supporting themselves and their families. We continue to build on the programs we offer through the House of Hope Prevention and Resource Center. 12 step meetings have been established with two AA meetings and one Crystal Meth Anonymous meeting being held each week and open to the public.

Our latest program is known as the Recovery Angels. This is a program where individuals who have recently overdosed or are struggling with an addiction can contact our staff. These staff members are dispatched to meet with the individual to create a plan that can help them towards detox, rehabilitation, or local community resources.

The Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition is a member of the Graham Greenlee Tax Credit Coalition. The GGTCC promotes a dollar-for-dollar Arizona Income Tax Credit up to $1,200 for filing jointly, or $800 if filing individually. You can receive this tax credit to offset your AZ income tax liability by donating to qualified local nonprofits and schools. To learn more about this opportunity, visit our website at www.ggtcc.org. The GGTCC is administered by the Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley and can be reached at grahamgreenleetcc@gmail.com.