About Us

Uniting for a Healthier, Drug-Free Future in Racine County

Our mission is to create innovative solutions through community collaborations to meet the unmet mental health, addiction, prevention, and early intervention needs of our Racine County children and their families.

Our vision is to foster a drug-free Racine County, where every resident thrives in a safe, healthy, inclusive and mentally resilient community

Building a Healthier Future Together

Through locally tailored strategies, that involve all sectors of the community, including the youth.

Prevention:

Utilize evidence-based strategies designed to proactively reduce and prevent substance use by addressing underlying risk factors, promoting healthy choices, and creating supportive environments for youth and families

Collaboration:

Foster collaboration among community members, organizations, and institutions to create a united front against youth substance use.

Education:

Provide education and awareness programs to inform community members about the risks and consequences of substance use.

Youth Empowerment:

Empower youth through leadership and skill-building activities to resist the influence of drugs and alcohol

Policy Advocacy:

Advocate for and support policies that promote a drug-free community Key Strategies

Community Assessment:

Regularly assess the local substance use trends to identify trends, risk factors, and vulnerable populations.

Community Coalitions:

Establish and strength community coalitions involving various sectors such as schools, law enforcement, healthcare, and businesses to work collaboratively

Meet our Team

Jason Meekma

Executive Director

Jason is the Authorized Organization Representative for the Drug-Free Communities Grant and partners with the Racine Collaborative for Children’s Mental Health (C2MH). He previously served as the DFC Coordinator for the Racine County Youth Coalition from 2011 to 2013.

As the Executive Director of Focus on Community for the past ten years and a team member for over fourteen, Jason has contributed to every program within the agency, starting as a Program Facilitator. Since stepping into leadership in 2016, he has focused on strengthening the organization while deepening its commitment to the Racine community. Under his leadership, Focus on Community has doubled its operating budget, launched four new programs, and built a dedicated team advancing the value of prevention.

KC Missall

Program Director

K.C. Missall is the Program Director for Focus on Community, managing the Drug-Free Communities grant. K.C. works alongside the Drug-Free Communities Coordinator to oversee the grant and manage program activities.

K.C. has been with Focus on Community since 2013 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from UW Oshkosh. With 26 years of experience working with youth in the prevention field and over 21 years of experience in substance misuse prevention, K.C. is deeply committed to making a difference in the community. The most rewarding aspect of K.C.'s work is spending time with youth and positively impacting their lives.

Gina Wisialowski

Director Of Operations

Gina Wisialowski is the Director of Operations for Focus on Community, assisting in managing the Drug-Free Communities Grant. Gina works alongside Jason and KC to help manage the program activities. She has been with Focus since 2011, with a background in psychology and education. Gina works to create a better and brighter future for our youth and the community.