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JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday July 8th, 2014
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse
Commissioners Chambers
Basement Level
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, John Austin, Conner Daily, Catharine Robinson, Sam Markow,
Anne Dean
Board Members Absent: Garin Williams, Mike Evans, Lois Barnett, Artis,
Staff Present: Teresa Wirth, Julia Danskin, Vince Marquis
Staff Absent: Ford Kessler, Kelly Matlock
Guests: Dan Toepper
I. Approval of Agenda – John Austin/Catharine Robinson//All
II. Introductions - Dan Toepper, candidate for District 3 County Commissioner’s seat was
introduced to the board members.
III. Approval of the June, 2014 minutes - John Austin/Conner Daily/All
IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements - None
V. Provider Reports
Prevention Kelly
CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION (CPC) MEETING
The Chimacum Prevention Coalition will be having its next meeting tomorrow. Specifics
are:
When: Wednesday, July 9, 2014
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Where: Jefferson County Public Library, Shold Conference Room
What: Discussion about CPC’s upcoming Social Norms Campaign,
presenters for the CPC Public Awareness Campaign and
more information about the upcoming 4-H and CPC sponsored
Strengthening Families parenting classes.
Please note the location and time change for the July and
August meetings.
ALL SAAB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
CPC STRATEGIC PLAN
The Chimacum Prevention Coalition’s Strategic Plan has been approved by the Division
of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR). A copy of the Executive Summary is attached.
CPC is moving forward on implementation of the plan.
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DRUG TAKE BACK (same as last month)
CPC is exploring the possibility of being involved with the Drug Take Back program with
the Jeff. Co. Sheriff’s Department. At this point no plans have been made. Julia Danskin
and Kelly Matlock will keep SAAB posted as to future developments.
YOUTH MARIJUANA PREVENTION RESOURCES
Youth Marijuana Prevention Video
This 16 minute video was made by the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, the
Mercer Island Communities That Care Coalition (CTC), and DBHR. CPC is working on
bringing 2 of the speakers in the film to Chimacum for presentations. They are Dr. Leslie
Walker, the Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital
(she first appears about 4:30 minutes into the video) and Dr. Steve Freng, the Prevention
/ Treatment Manager for the NW High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, HIDTA (he
appears 8:10 minutes into the video). Another speaker on the video, Jerry Blackburn,
presented at a November 2007 Town Hall Meeting in Port Townsend on the
“Neurological Impact of Alcohol and other Drugs on the Developing Teenage
Brain.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=051fjuFcnaU
Governor Inslee’s Press Conference
In June Governor Inslee announced measures that state agencies are taking to ensure
public safety and to protect youth, in preparing for the opening of retail marijuana stores
in July. News coverage of the press conference appeared in the Seattle Times.
DBHR Resources
The Department of Social and Health Services – Division of Behavioral Health and
Recovery (DBHR) has partnered with local and state agencies to reach parents,
caregivers, and underage youth with information about the risks of underage marijuana
use, and the new laws. As part of our ongoing support of healthy youth, we have
created an Underage Marijuana Use Prevention Toolkit, which can be accessed on the
DBHR prevention publications page.
University of Washington’s Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI)
learnaboutmarijuanawa.org.
Parent / Family Resources
Read A Parent's Guide to Preventing Underage Marijuana Use (PDF) for more
information.
State Department of Health Webpage
DOH information and radio and online ads are available
at: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/RecreationalMarijuana.aspx
Kelly Matlock Julia Danskin
Community Prevention and Community Prevention and
Wellness Initiative Coordinator Wellness Coordinator
& Health Educator Director & Public Health Nursing
Jefferson County Public Health Jefferson County Public Health
360-379-4476 360-385-9420
kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us jdanskin@co.jefferson.wa.us
Public Health Julia
Julia reported 33 people attended the recent presentation on " Recognizing
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Marijuana Use." The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for July 17th, 2014.
County Drug & Alcohol Coordinator Ford
No Report
Believe in Recovery Vince
Vince reported his numbers are down. He also reported one of his clients had just
completed their 2 year program.
Mental Health Sam
Sam reported Jefferson Mental Health (JMH) has received a large number of resumes
for his position.
Funding cuts and threats continue to be an ongoing issue. 11 -12% funding cuts
anticipated. Sam stated the structure of our Regional Support Network (RSN) is difficult.
Funding is currently based on population, not services provided. All in all JMH is
recovering nicely.
Relationship between Jefferson HealthCare and JMH has improved.
JMH currently trying to hire a prescriber to prescribe patient medications.
The University of Washington will be consulting with JMH once again. Additionally the
University is starting a pain management program.
Youth Report Mike
None.
VI. Old Business
Jail Relapse Prevention program Fran
Fran reported the Jail RP program started up again on June 1st. Ken Brown and his
wife, Linda Pedderson are facilitating the RP program. Steve Richmond informed Fran
they are working on getting a report on the program completed. The report will be sent
to Fran when completed.
Drug Take Back totals Fran
Fran reported the Sheriff’s Department took in a total of 52 lbs in June.
Volunteer Opportunities for Youth Garin
Conner reported Garin and Mike are working on restarting the Cadet program.
Recovery Community Recruitment Ford
Teresa reported Ford is planning on having 2 members of the Recovery community
attend the next SAAB meeting as potential candidates for positions on the board.
DEA Collections Rules Fran
Fran reported the DEA has not released their revised collections rules.
Drug Free Workplace Policy Fran/John/Conner/Anne
Research continues on Drug Free Workplace policies.
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Publish article with CPC Julia/Kelly
Research continues on this project. Fran suggested contacting Lois Barnett about
participating on this project.
VII. New Business
Public Records Act Training Requirements (PRAT)
Fran provided information on PRAT requirements. All SAAB members will need to
participate in the training. John Austin will forward a link for online training to Teresa
and Teresa will distribute the link to all SAAB members. Teresa will also make copies
of completion certificates provided by Fran so members can have one when they
complete the training.
Other
The State Department of Health is planning on doing PSA on Marijuana in the near
future. Fran suggested pursuing PSA's at The Rose Theater.
Adjourn: 4:22 John Austin/Anne Dean/All
Next Meeting: August 12, 2014
Respectfully Submitted By: John Austin