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Meth Coalition
Montrose Meth Coalition






Overview

The goal of the Montrose Meth Coalition is to reduce the effects of methamphetamine usage in Montrose County.  

The Coalition is comprised of 80 community stakeholders including:
  • Law enforcement
  • Schools
  • Private citizens
  • Health and human services
  • Mental healthcare providers
  • Medical professionals
Contact
Montrose Meth Coalition
Email

Ph: (970) 240-8784
Fx: (970) 249-7798

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday

8:00 am - Noon
Friday

Methamphetamine use is related to 62% of all felony drug cases in Montrose county. The average age of use is 24, however, children as young as 12 have admitted to using meth.  Meth use in Montrose county has increased 137% from 2002 to 2008. 

Action Committees
The coalition consists of five committees working on separate areas of concern. These include:
  • Public safety
  • Treatment
  • Data collection
  • Awareness and prevention
  • Drug-endangered children

City of Montrose • 433 S. 1st Street • Montrose, CO 81401 • Ph: (970) 240-1400