Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse Home About SCoSA Accomplishments Community Initiatives Sponsors Partners SCoSA News Glossary of Terms Contact Us More Shining Star Awards amd Recognition Luncheon is delayed Shining Stars Awards Recognition Luncheon 1130AM 130PM Wednesday March 26 2025 Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse Playing a vital role in reducing substance abuse and its destructive impact in Sarasota Countysince 1999 Purpose While SCoSA engages in information dissemination education problem identification and referral these activities support the fundamental purpose of a coalition Community Process To organize citizens and leaders for planning and promoting institutional and collaborative improvements in effectiveness of service delivery. Environmental Strategies To Change written or unwritten community standards norms and codes. Community partners need these activities to produce the changes of attitude and behavior that will yield protection against substance abuse and its destructive impact. The combined efforts will reduce the rising financial burden to county residents and the deterioration in the quality of life due to substance abuse.