THRIVE Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge

Drug Abuse Prevention & Mental Health Alliance
(Formerly known as Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge Drug Abuse Prevention Council / Program)

Website:
https://www.thrive-alliance.net/

Mission:
Is a driving force for combating today's substance abuse and mental health challenges by fostering healthy lifestyles through education, resources, and strategies in the Bedford, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge communities. 

Steering Committee (3 appointees per Town)
Chair, Sally A. Corbett-Turco (Bedford)
thrive.steering.committee@gmail.com

Secretary, Jennifer Coulter (Pound Ridge)

Sharon Kennedy-Nolle (Bedford)

Dr. Armond Collins (Lewisboro)

Roberta Markowitz (Pound Ridge)

Member Vacancies: 1 for Bedford, 2 for Lewisboro, 1 for Pound Ridge

Position Vacancies: Vice Chair, Treasurer, Committee Chairs for Programming, Communications & Outreach, & Fundraising

Town Board / Council Liaisons
Andres Castillo, Bedford

Mary Shah, Lewisboro

Namasha Schelling, Pound Ridge

Staff / Contact
Isabella Pectol, Coalition Coordinator (Consultant), thrivealliance.coordinator@gmail.com, (914) 407-2319

Volunteer Opportunities
All are welcome to participate in THRIVE as an occasional, project or event volunteer or to get more involved on a regular, weekly, or monthly basis. The public is encouraged to join as a general member (attends monthly meetings), committee member (serves on a committee), or affiliate members (helps on occasion, with a project, or to staff an event). To explore these opportunities, email thrivealliance.coordinator@gmail.com advising of your interest, availability, and contact information. 

Sector Partners & Youth Ambassadors
We welcome participation from all sectors of the community from youth to first responders, businesses to healthcare professionals. Our youth ambassador program provides an exciting and enriching opportunity for high school community service and skill building.

Meetings
Monthly meetings are held via Zoom from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the first Wed. of the month with the exception of dates that fall on a holiday or holiday eve, so please check our website for the final schedule and Zoom login at https://www.thrive-alliance.net/ or email thrivealliance.coordinator@gmail.com for more information.