Healthy & Safe Schools & Communities Coalition

The Inaugural Monterey County Safe and Healthy Schools and Communities Coalition Leadership Award was presented to coalition partner Prescribe Safe, received by Dr. Reb Close and Dr. Casey Grover for the program’s outstanding work in providing action through multi-faceted approaches to save lives and for providing resources and support for those affected by addiction and the fentanyl crisis.

CAPC also presented its own Longevity, Commitment, and Service Award presented by CAPC Director Ginger Pierce, honoring Dr. Melissa Egge, Natividad Medical Center Child Advocacy Center, for her commitment to serving the needs of our county’s most vulnerable children and inspiring change in how we collaborate to support children and families. An additional Longevity, Commitment and Service Award was awarded to Monterey County Human Trafficking Symposium Partner Agencies, which include the Monterey County Board of Education, Monterey County Office of Education, Monterey County Dept. of Social Services, Community Human Services, and YWCA, who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to addressing the complex challenges posed by human trafficking.