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Home My WebLink About201404_SAAB_Min1 Informational - No quorum April 8, 2014 JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday April 8, 2014 3:30 – 5:00 PM Jefferson County Courthouse Commissioners Chambers Basement Level Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, Artis, Mike Evans, Lois Barnett, Board Members Absent:, John Austin, Conner Daily, Catharine Robinson, Sam Markow, Garin Williams, Anne Dean Staff Present: Teresa Wirth, Julia Danskin, Vince Marquis, Kelly Matlock Staff Absent: Ford Kessler Guests: I. Approval of Agenda – No quorum present II. Introductions III. Approval of the March, 2013 minutes - No quorum present IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements - V. Provider Reports Prevention Kelly Chimacum as the new PRI Site The new Chimacum Prevention Coalition will be having its next meeting tomorrow. Specifics are: When: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 3:00 to 5:00 pm Where: Chimacum High School Library What: The CPC will be making decisions as to what direct service, public awareness campaign and environmental strategy will be using in our Strategic Plan starting July 1. 2014. ALL SAAB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. Friends of Rich Finn (same as last month) There is movement again in terms of the series of radio conversations we had planned last year. The UW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) has guaranteed me that they will have someone who will be interviewed over the phone for the 2nd and 3rd programs. Larry Stein (KPTZ), Lois Barnett and Kelly Matlock are working out the details. We are hoping that SAAB members will be willing to participate in the second conversation. Also, Lois is planning with Marc Weinblatt another Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble event, and Lois and Kelly will be asking SAAB members who previously volunteered to be a part of a “resource fair” after the event if they are still willing to do this. 2 Informational - No quorum April 8, 2014 The original plan is to have the following topics:  Interview with Friends of Rich Finn (with a local voice aware of local resources)  Different approaches/modalities for recovery and their efficacy - Treatment providers and someone from ADAI (UW can be interviewed as an impartial “authority” as a part of a discussion.)  Impact of alcohol and marijuana on the developing teenage brain (I think this should mostly like need to be just the UW person). SAAB Members will be notified as more develops. Webinar Details: April 8, 2014 YESTERDAY Space is still available for the Drug Free Action Alliance Webinar: Scare Tactics. We hear all the time that “scare tactics don’t work.” But rarely is it explained WHY they don’t work. Join us as we take a closer look at the research and discuss four key reasons scare tactics are ineffective, and potentially harmful. Schools, coalitions, families, and anyone else interested in effective evidence-based drug prevention, will find this webinar to be invaluable to their work. To purchase the brochure, Why Scare Tactics in Drug Prevention Messaging Don't Work, visit https://www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/scare-tactics. You can also register for the upcoming webinar: The G.A.P. Network, by following the link below! The G.A.P. Network May 13, 2014 1:00-2:00 EDT To Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/982929497 Families personally impacted by the consequences of substance abuse or misuse have found a collective voice to issue a public outcry and gain support in their community. The G.A.P. Network of family engagement groups seeks to end the crisis of substance abuse, specifically prescription drug and opiate addiction in all communities. The session will examine the efforts underway by these groups, which provide support to individuals and families affected by addiction. The G.A.P. Network and its partners, advocate for policy changes that can change environmental conditions that encourage drug use and mobilizing communities to affect their own change. Additional information about Drug Free Action Alliance programming is available at DrugFreeActionAlliance.org. 3 Informational - No quorum April 8, 2014 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer Public Health Julia At the last BOH meeting community members made a public comment about a possible meth house in Jefferson County and the lack of response from Jefferson Public Health and the Port Townsend Police department. Julia said Dr. Locke will be providing a report at the next BOH meeting and she will provide copies of the report at the next SAAB meeting. County Drug & Alcohol Coordinator Ford/Teresa Teresa provided an example of a Medibag, a new advertising opportunity Safe Harbor has bought into in conjunction with Don's Pharmacy. Safe Harbor's contact information will be on 26,000 prescription bags used by Don's Pharmacy. Invitations to the upcoming Drug Court graduation were handed out. The graduation will take place on April 24, 2014, at 8:30 am in the Jefferson County Superior Courtroom. Teresa informed the group of a presentation Ford will be giving at DSHS to TANF clients about Addiction Awareness. the presentation is scheduled for May 12, 2014, 8:30 to 12:30. Believe in Recovery Vince Mental Health Sam No Report Youth Report Mike Mike confirmed that 2 youths were arrested for stealing alcohol at Safeway. Mike stated Garin Williams had informed him feedback from other students at the High School was that this was the stupidest thing ever. Working continues on the development of the Triple A youth program. Grant opportunities and fund raising options are being explored. VI. Old Business  Jail Relapse Prevention program Fran Fran reported the Jail RP program may be in jeopardy as Pat Wiggins is retiring at the end of April. Steve Richmond is working to hire a part time RN.  Drug Take Back totals Fran Fran reported the Sheriff’s Department took in a total 31 lbs of medications in March.  Volunteer Opportunities for Youth Garin See Youth Report Above 4 Informational - No quorum April 8, 2014  Friends of Rich Finn Kelly/Lois See Kelly's Prevention Report.  King County Take Back Ordinance John No Report  Recovery Community Recruitment Ford Fran asked if any members are affiliated with the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to see if there may be a potential member that may be interested in becoming a SAAB member. Julia suggested Fran contact Pastor Bruce Bode to explore options.  Communicating the message Artis Artis continues to explore ways to get the message out through social events. He is working on a prospect and will provide updates as they occur. VII. New Business .Discussion on the status of citizen complaint to the Department of Health will be held over until next meeting when Dr Locke's report should be available. Adjourn: 4:37 pm Next Meeting: May 13, 2014 Respectfully Submitted By: John Austin