Ossoff helps bring funding to prevent youth substance abuse in South Georgia, statewide

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Senator Jon Ossoff has announced millions in funding for preventing substance abuse for young people in communities throughout Georgia.

The funding is being provided through a $2.8 million federal grant through the Drug-Free Communities Support Programs (DFC). 20 community programs will be helped by the program.

“Today I’m delivering Federal funding that will empower Georgia communities to keep kids safe from addiction and overdose,” Sen. Ossoff said.

DFC was created in 1997 and provides up to $125,000 per year for five years to community coalitions in order to strengthen infrastructure and cut down on youth substance abuse, according to Ossoff’s office.

Two Georgia communities, Quitman and Hazelhurst, are set to receive funding.

Brooks County Family Connection is set to receive $125,000.

The Jeff Davis Substance Abuse Coalition (JDSAC) is set to receive $114,620.

Other programs in the Atlanta, Savannah and Augusta regions also received funding.

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