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APPROVED May 12th, 2015
JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday April 14th, 2015
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse
Commissioners Chambers
Basement Level
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Catharine Robinson, Kathleen Kler, Sgt. Troy Surber (designated), Adam
Marquis (designated), and Anne Dean
Board Members Absent: Conner Daily, Garin Williams, Kenneth Frohning, Artis, Anthonie Cullen
Staff Present: Teresa Wirth, Julia Danskin, Vince Marquis
Staff Absent: Ford Kessler, Kelly Matlock
Guests: Steve Workman
I. Approval of Agenda –Anne Dean/Kathleen Kler/All
II. Introductions – None
III. Approval of the January, 2015 minutes –Kathleen Kler/Anne Dean/All
IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements – Troy Surber reported Port Townsend
Police Department (PTPD) is seeing a significant increase in the number of DUI’s
involving Marijuana. PTPD is being progressive in utilizing search warrants. Troy also
reported on Palcohol, a powdered form of Alcohol and the potential implications if it is
made available.
V. Provider Reports
Prevention Kelly
Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) Activities
CPC had its monthly meeting on Wednesday April 8, 2015. Focus of the meeting
was the revision of the CPC Strategic Plan and the upcoming Key Leader Meeting on
May 11, 2015. The next monthly meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2015.
CPC will host the annual Key Leader Meeting on Monday May 11, 2015. CPC
will present information about the Strategic Plan revision and will also have a panel
discussion on the “Legal and Financial Implications of Underage Drinking and Drugging.”
The panelists are:
- Barbara Carr, Administrator for Jefferson County Juvenile and Family
Services
- Scott Charlton, Public Defender with Jefferson Associated Counsel
- Gary Baird, Agent with Farmers Insurance
- Dave Cunningham, with KPTZ radio news will facilitate the discussion
Specifics are:
When: Wednesday, May 11, 2015
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Chimacum High School Library
Eats: Hearty Snacks
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CPC’s second series of Strengthening Families sessions ended on March 19,
2015.
The next Strengthening Families sessions will begin in October, 2015.
Registration will begin in September, 2015. Please contact Julia at
jdanskin@co.jefferson.wa.us or Kelly at kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us with possible
referrals.
CPC’s is involved with 2 tobacco prevention programs: Teen Against Tobacco
Use (TATU), a peer-education program has been completed at the Chimacum Middle
School and Community Assessment of Neighborhood Stores (CANS), a tobacco and
alcohol prevention program, will be completed by the end of the school year.
ALL SAAB MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL
CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION (CPC) EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES.
Public Health Julia
There will be no Board of Health meeting this month. Adam Marquis will be approved for
the SAAB at the next Board of Health meeting.
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County Drug & Alcohol Coordinator Ford
Teresa informed the group that the largest Drug Court graduation is scheduled for April
30, 2015 and that invitations will be emailed to all SAAB members.
Believe in Recovery Vince
Vince reported his numbers are down by about 50%. He is seeing an increase in
inpatient referrals. Four clients have relapsed within the past month.
Mental Health Adam
Adam Marquis reported working on the process of combining Chemical Dependency
treatment and Mental Health treatment
JMH is currently recruiting 2 Clinicians.
A local prescriber has recently passed away.
Adam is also working with Jefferson Healthcare in integrating Behavioral Health and
Primary Care.
There are concerns about the projected budgets deficits ($467,000.00) slated for July.
Youth Report Mike
No Report
VI. Board Goals/Planning Session
Monitor Regional Support Network (RSN) process
Develop plans for SAAB to support Safe Harbor
Focus on Prevention helping youth
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VII. New Business
Officer elections held over
Adjourn: 5:10 pm
Next Meeting: May 12th 2015
Respectfully Submitted By: Teresa Wirth