Next Step Collaborative

Supporting education and advocacy for children and families impacted by substance use in the Greater Cincinnati Area

The Next Step Collaborative is a community coalition of professionals and family members who focus efforts on education, research and advocacy.

Mission

Improve outcomes and well-being of children and their families impacted by substance use disorders

Vision

Children and families impacted by substance use disorders will have safe environments and resources to support healthy growth and development

Values

Preventing intergenerational substance use disorders through;

  • Ensuring safe and stable living environments

  • Promoting competent and knowledgeable providers and educators

  • Delivering quality care coordination

  • Providing stigma-free diagnosis and treatment

  • Supporting children through transition age and into adult care

  • Advancing high-quality, evidence-based research

  • Developing easily accessible resources and information for caregivers

  • Expanding societal awareness of and attitudes toward the impact of substance use disorders

Join us for our 2024 Next Step Collaborative Training Series!

Sessions will take place virtually from 6:30-8:30 EST

  • November 6 - Sleep Health

  • November 13 - Speech and Language & Literacy Development

  • November 20 - Executive Functioning

Explore our FREE resources for providers and families

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
nextstep@cchmc.org