Formed in 2000, the Long Beach Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking is part of the Long Beach Medical Center's substance abuse unit. The coalition works with various entities in the community, from the Long Beach Police Department to the Long Beach School District, on ways to address and prevent drinking, drug and other substance abuse among minors. Patricia Hincken is the director and Judy Vining is the coordinator. Contact them at 516-897-1250 or jvining@lbmc.org.