Madison – Dane County
saving lives, preventing injuries
Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County is a local non-profit coalition that brings together public and private sector partners to save lives, prevent injuries and make our community a safer place.
More than 350 organizations – including area businesses, law enforcement and fire/EMS services, neighborhoods, health care leaders, youth and senior-serving agencies – actively collaborate with us on programs to make Dane County a safer place to live, work and play.
FAST FACTS
Recovery Coaches have 90% success rate in connecting individuals to treatment.
90% of injuries can be prevented.
Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of death for children under age 14.
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among older adults. Many can be prevented.
MEDDROP LOCATIONS
MedDrop locations are the best place to get rid of medicines. Last year drug poisonings killed more Dane County residents than automobile crashes. Drop of your old medications today!
NEWS AND EVENTS
ONLY LEAVES SHOULD FALL
FREE VIRTUAL Falls Prevention Event Thursday, September 30, 2021
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SUSTAINING PARTNERS
Lifesaver
$20,000+
American Family Insurance
City of Madison
Dane County
UW Health/Quartz/UPH-Meriter
Hero
$10,000 – $19,999
SSM Health
Rich and Amy Steffen
First Responder
$5,000-$9,999
AAA Wisconsin
Madison Gas and Electric
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
Good Samaritan
$1,000-$4,999
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Village of Cambridge
Village of Waunakee
Dena Gedko and Friends
Municipal & Community Partner
Village of Cambridge
Village of Windsor
Village of Marshall/Marshall Police Department
Madison Police Department
