Founded in 2000, Knox County Community Health Coalition (KCCHC) (formerly known as Knox County Coalition Against Tobacco) is the local Healthy Maine Partnership of Knox County and is the only public health coalition in the county. It is a community/school partnership comprised of agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals representing many sectors of our county. KCCHC provides population based health information, education and opportunities that enable people to develop lifelong habits that are beneficial to themselves, and the community through the reduction of tobacco and other substance use, increased physical activity, and the promotion of healthy eating. Its mission and vision:

Mission: KCCHC seeks to create a healthy Knox County for all community members.

Vision: The Knox County Community Health Coalition will identify, recommend and assist efforts to enhance the overall quality of life and health of the Knox County community by promoting a livable wage, reducing substance abuse, providing access to healthcare and other essential services, creating opportunities for individuals to empower themselves, improving affordable transportation and communicating effectively with each other on common concerns.

For more information please contact:

Knox County Community Health Coalition

120 Union Street, Rockport, ME  04856  Telephone:  236-6313.