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Approve May 12, 2014
JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday March 11, 2014
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse
Commissioners Chambers
Basement Level
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, Artis, Catharine Robinson, Sam Markow, Mike Evans, Lois
Barnett
Board Members Absent: Garin Williams, John Austin, Conner Daily, Anne Dean
Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Teresa Wirth, Julia Danskin, Vince Marquis
Staff Absent: Kelly Matlock
Guests: Ashley Evans
I. Approval of Agenda – Mike Evans/Lois Barnett/All
II. Mike Evans introduced his daughter, Ashley
III. Approval of the February, 2013 minutes- Lois Barnett/Artis/ All
IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements - None
V. Provider Reports
Prevention Julia
Chimacum as the new PRI Site
The new Chimacum Prevention Coalition will be having its next meeting.
Specifics are:
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: Chimacum High School Library
What: Continuing to mine Chimacum data to prioritize risk and
protective factors.
Friends of Rich Finn
Lois Barnett, Anne Dean and Kelly Matlock have planned a series of radio conversations
with KPTZ about alcohol and drug use and abuse issues. Kelly Matlock is waiting to hear
back from the University of Washington’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) to
follow up with meetings with Larry Stein with KPTZ.
Switch from Life Skills Training to Second Step. Maintaining Protecting You /
Protecting Me in the PTSD (same as last month)
Blue Heron Middle School will be changing the prevention curriculum presented to all
middle school students in the 2013 – 2014 school year from Life Skills Training to Second
Steps. Second Step is also an evidence-based curriculum. It is our understanding that
they will be maintaining Protecting You/ Protecting Me in the elementary school and for
the 5th grade class (Please note that due to a variety of issues, the PY/PM curriculum has
never been given to the 4th grade class.) Anne Dean is continuing to work with Diane
Lashinsky, the Principal at Blue Heron Middle School, on community members assisting
in the facilitation of these classes.
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Public Health Julia
The next Board of Health meeting will be Thursday, March 20, 2014, from 2:30 to 4:30
pm.
County Drug & Alcohol Coordinator Ford
Ford reported that both Family Therapeutic Court and Mental health Court are going well.
Believe in Recovery Vince
Believe in Recovery (BIR) had a Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR) audit
on March 4, 2014 that went well. BIR currently has 40 clients with most of them being in
monthly monitoring. Vince reported he does have a contract with Lifewise to provide
chemical dependency treatment.
Mental Health Sam
Sam reported Jefferson Mental Health (JMH) continues to scramble to provide
services.JMH has seen a significant increase in the number of people seeking mental
health services. Sam reported 6 intakes per week for new clients and JMH currently
cannot meet the demand for services. Sam stated that getting new staff is a long process
and they are trying to bring new people onboard. JHM is currently serving over 1600
people with 18% of school age youth and 1 in 20 people in Jefferson County being
served by JMH.
Youth Report Mike
The Youth/Public Safety Cadet program is about to officially start. There was a visit to the
Kitsap County Cadet program and members were very impressed. Goal of the Cadet
programs are to keep youth engaged. Working with the Sherriff's Department and Sports
Programs to develop a Triple A program ( Academics, Arts and Athletics).
VI. Old Business
Jail Relapse Prevention program Fran
Fran reported there continues to be 10-13 participants in the Jail Relapse Prevention
program and it is going well.
Drug Take Back totals Fran
Fran reported the Sheriff’s Department took in a total 54 lbs of medications in
February.
Volunteer Opportunities for Youth Garin
No Report
Friends of Rich Finn Kelly/Lois
See Kelly's Prevention Report.
King County Take Back Ordinance John
No Report
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Recovery Community Recruitment Ford
Ford continues to work on recruiting members from the recovery community to seek
a position on the SAAB. Conflicts with work schedules and the time of the SAAB
meetings are making it difficult to find individuals that are able to commit. Ford will
continue to get the word out.
VII. New Business
Artis took a moment to voice his perspective on how important he feels it is to get the
message about substance abuse out through subtle education and not in a militant or
guilt ridden manner. Fran requested this topic be tabled until the next meeting for further
discussion.
Adjourn: 4:53 pm M/S/A Catharine Robinson/Artis/All
Next Meeting: April 8, 2014
Respectfully Submitted By: John Austin