About

Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition (CHCC) at the University of New England's College of Osteopathic Medicine is a comprehensive community-based health coalition working to promote nutrition, substance abuse prevention and lead poisoning prevention.

CHCC serves the Maine communities of Arundel, Biddeford, Buxton, Dayton, Hollis, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco.

CHCC’s work is supported by Maine’s Centers for Disease Control, the Fund for Healthy Maine, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Vision

Create healthier communities where we live, learn, work and play.

Mission

Promote chronic disease prevention and support healthy lifestyles for those living and working in the CHCC service area through community education and activities that prevent tobacco use and substance abuse and promote healthy eating and physical activity.

Goals

1. Work toward promoting a smoke-free environment in all public indoor and outdoor places.
2. Educate the community about health and the economic costs of chronic disease and how to prevent it.
3. Create supportive environments within communities, schools, and work sites for physical activity and good nutrition.
4. Empower youth, parents, and community members to collaborate with the goal of reducing substance misuse while promoting caring, safe, healthy, and productive communities.