Westcare Texas Inc

Westcare Texas, Inc. and Face Coalition Come Together to to Prevent Opioid, Methamphetamine Use, and Prescription Drug Use/misuse Among Youth Ages 12-18 in Laredo, TX. - Families Assistance & Community Empowerment (f.a.c.e.) Coalition Is Focused Within the Zipcode Area of 78046 in Webb County of Laredo, Texas. This Zip Code Is Considered Rural and Encompasses 245 Square Miles With a Population of 70,255. Although the Square Miles of the Area Are 245, the Majority of This Is Wooded Areas and Lakes. Demographics Consists of 97% Hispanic/latino, 2% White, <1% Black, <1% Asian, <1%, American Indian, <1% Native Hawaiian, <1% Multi-cultural. Only 10% of the Population in This Area Speak English. Only 40% of Adults Have a High School Diploma, 12% of Adults Hold a Bachelors or Associate Degree, and 1% Holds a Graduate Degree. Thirty-nine Percent (39%) of the Population Are Under the Age of 17.THE Focus Area of Zip Code 78046 Is Across the Border From Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and Is One Ofthe Most Significant Drug Smuggling Corridors Along the U.s. ? Mexico Border. Tens of Millions of Dollars? Worth of Drugs Are Confiscated at This Point of Entry Attempting to Enter Laredo, TX Each Year. Millions of Dollars? Worth of Drugs Enter Laredo, TX Each Year. F.a.c.e. Coalition Is Very Aware That Youth Need Drug and Alcohol Use Prevention Services in This Area More Than Ever. Within a 20 Mile Radius, There Are Over 20 Liquor Stores. the Nuevo Laredo, Mexico Drinking Age Is 18 Years, and Rarely Checks for Identification on Youth. Many Laredo High Schoolers Take Advantage of Lax Alcohol Oversight With Minors and Make Their Way Across the Border to Drink.the Purpose of the Coalition Is to Work With Community Leaders From Multiple Sectors to Prevent Opioid, Methamphetamine Use, and Prescription Drug Use/misuse Among Youth Ages 12-18. the Long-term Goal Is That There Will Be a 25% Reduction in Opioid, Methamphetamine, And/or Prescription Drug Use/misuse Among Youth of Youth Ages 12- 18 in Three Grade Levels Between the 6TH and 12TH Grades in Laredo as Measured by a Reduction in Past 30?DAY Use of All Drugs in 3 Grades of Students Between 12-18 Based on a Survey (texas School Survey) by September 2026.