Making Marshfield the best place to live and raise a family.

The Marshfield Area Coalition for Youth (MACY) is a dynamic, community-driven organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of youth and families in the Marshfield area. Formed through partnerships with local schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, community organizations, and families, MACY is a hub for prevention, collaboration, and strategic action.

Who We Are

MACY is a community coalition made up of local leaders, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, schools, parents, youth, civic groups, businesses, and residents.

What We Do

MACY consists of community leaders, professionals, parents, youth, and volunteers working together across sectors to address key issues that affect our community. Through a public health lens and a commitment to equity, MACY leverages evidence-based strategies to improve conditions for youth and families.

Youth substance misuse:

• Underage drinking prevention
• Prescription medication misuse prevention
• Youth vaping and nicotine prevention and use reduction
• THC/Cannabis prevention
• Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC awareness and community education
• Illicit drug use education (e.g., heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine)

Youth mental health promotion:

• Positive Youth Development
• Reduce stigma associated with mental illness and promote help-seeking behaviors
• Increase public awareness and knowledge about mental health
• Foster positive coping skills and social-emotional learning
• Strengthen suicide prevention efforts
• Promote access to timely, appropriate mental health services

Our Approach

• Prevention Focused: Using data to inform proactive strategies.
• Community Engaged: Collaborating across systems and sectors.
• Youth Empowered: Elevating the voice and leadership of youth.
• Sustainability Driven: Building capacity through long-term planning and action.