Greater Portsmouth Youth Wellness Coalition (GPYWC) is sponsored by a Drug Free Communities grant. GPYWC involves over 30 members, including youth, parents, and professionals from all sectors across the community. Their monthly in-person meetings, intentional relationship building activities, and dedicated networking opens dialogue, creates connections, and minimizes duplication of efforts. This coalition addresses substance use and mental health challenges among the youth in the Greater Portsmouth region. GPYWC also engages in youth prevention and early intervention programming with a focus on reducing disparities and building positive social and decision-making capacities in youth.