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HomeMy WebLinkAbout201601_SAAB_0112_Minutes1 APPROVED February 9th, 2016 JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday January 12th, 2016 3:30 – 5:00 PM Jefferson County Courthouse Commissioners Chambers Basement Level Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Catharine Robinson, Adam Marquis, Kathleen Kler, Dave Stanko, Anne Dean, Anthonie Cullen, Mike Evans Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Teresa Wirth, Kelly Matlock Staff Absent: Julia Danskin Guests: Chris Ashcraft, City Prosecutor, Steve Workman I. Approval of Agenda – Catharine requested election of officers be added to the agenda. Kathleen Kler/Dave Stanko/ All as amended. II. Introductions – Chris Ashcraft was introduced to SAAB members. Mike Evans stated he invited Chris to see if Chris might be interested in applying for a position as a SAAB member. Application process was explained by Catharine. III. Approval of the December, 2015 minutes with two minor corrections. Kathleen Kler/Mike Evans/All IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements Catharine Robinson provided information and handouts for the upcoming Parenting class being offered by Jumping Mouse. Steve Workman requested SAAB members research why there is no one representing Jefferson HealthCare on the SAAB. He also commended the SAAB members by requesting they “keep up the good work.” V. Provider Reports Prevention Kelly Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) Activities  CPC is sponsoring Parenting Wisely, an evidence-based online parenting class. It is ready for parents to start. If you know of parents who are interested, please give them one of the Parenting Wisely flyers and/or have them contact Julia Danskin at 360-385- 9420 or jdanskin@co.jefferson.wa.us. Flyer attached. The goal is that 25 families will take the course from January - June 2016 and another 25 from July 2016-Dec. 2016. There is a required pre and posttest. Once a parent/caregiver completes the online class and takes the posttest, we will have a $20 gift card for them.  The winter series for Strengthening Families sessions will start on Thursday, February 4 and go through March 17, 2016. Interested parties should contact Tanya Barnett at 2 APPROVED February 9th, 2016 Jefferson County WSU Extension, 360-379-5610 x206 or x208 or email her at tanya.barnett@wsu.edu . A flyer is attached.  CPC’s winter Public Awareness campaign is: 1. Monday, January 11, 2016. Jerry Blackburn presented A Navigational Guidebook for Parents: Understanding the Physiological and Developmental Impact of Marijuana Use. The presentation was very well received. Topic: The recent legalization of marijuana for adult retail sales and the varying perceptions on medical use will undoubtedly have a signification impact on youth access and consumption. Together the group will explore the impact marijuana use has on both the cognitive and physiological development of our young people, consider signs of concern and discuss effective strategies for increasing protective factors and reducing those factors that put kids a risk for use. 2. Monday, March 7, 2016. Monica Olsson will present Second Hand Hangover. Topic: Monica was one of three high school girls who made a short film about coming from a chemically addicted family. She presents the film, Second Hand Hangover, and she talks about the protective factors that helped her lead a very successful and productive live without alcohol or drugs. Flyer is attached. 3. Monday, May 2, 2016. Youth and Adult Panel Presentation on the National Network Conference. Topic: Youth and adults who will be attending the National Prevention Network from November 16th through 19th will be discussing the conference and any prevention activities or strategies that have been implemented as a result of the conference.  All SAAB members are invited to attend the next Chimacum Prevention Coalition meeting. The specifics are: When: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 4:00 to 5:30 pm Where: The Chimacum High School Library. Public Health Julia No Report County Drug & Alcohol Coordinator Ford Ford reported that the RSN Administrator met with all CD providers and the topic of funding changes was discussed at length. DBHR is out of the picture and getting people into treatment will be changing significantly. All treatment will require pre-authorization from Com-Care and there are mixed feelings from providers. Draft budgets were provided but there are still no clear processes for accessing treatment dollars. Believe in Recovery Gabbie Gabbie reported the panelist for the Victim Impact Panel (VIP) have been selected and things are on track for starting the VIP January. She also reported Believe in Recovery is providing Anger Management groups. Mental Health Adam Adam reported he continues to navigate “new waters” with Mental Health services. Jefferson Mental Health could be looking at an additional 8% cut in funding in addition to the 16% cut that has already been realized. Funding cuts are in conflict with the ratings JMH is found to have in service delivery. A Nurse Practitioner with a CD background will be joining JMH staff. 3 APPROVED February 9th, 2016 Adam currently re- working policies in order to plan for the future and be ready for upcoming changes. There are 4 new MH groups that have started and they are continuing to look into providing services at the jail. VI. Sheriff/Police Report Dave Stanko reported “frequent flyers” continue to be an issue at the jail. He is currently researching funding options to address MH and CD issues. There are currently four positions of employment open at the jail. Interested parties will be required to take a polygraph test, pass a medical and psychological exam and a background check. Mike Evans reported a sharp increase in rage-aggression-delirium calls and hospital calls. Two officers were recently wounded while interacting with rage- aggression- delirium individuals. His officers are working hard to interact effectively with individuals with MH issues. VII. New Business Anders Edgerton, RSN administrator confirmed he will be attending the Feb. 9th SAAB meeting. Election of officers: Catharine Robinson volunteered to continue on as the Chair. All SAAB members agreed. Anthonie Cullen volunteered to take the Vice Chair position. All SAAB members agreed. Kathleen Kler volunteered to continue on as the Secretary. All SAAB members agreed. Adjourn: 4:55 pm Next Meeting: February 9th, 2016 Respectfully Submitted By: Kathleen Kler 4 APPROVED February 9th, 2016 JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD A G E N D A Tuesday January 12th, 2016 3:30 – 5:00 PM Jefferson County Courthouse Commissioners Chambers Basement Level I. Approval of Agenda II. Introductions III. Approval of the December, 2015 SAAB meeting minutes IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements V. Reports VI. New Business Inviting RSN Administrator, Anders Edgerton to a SAAB meeting Adjourn Next Meeting: February 9th, 2016