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Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board
DATE: May 12, 2009
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Jefferson Mental Health Conference Room
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, Catharine Robinson, John Austin, Bob
Archibald, Mike Blair, Anne Dean (formerly Winegar), Betty Harmon, Molly Force and
Ray Hunter, Laura Blake, and Anthony Hernandez
Board Members Absent: Conner Daily, Doug Daniels
Staff Present: Julia Danskin, Ford Kessler, Teresa Wirth
Staff Absent: Kelly Matlock
Guests: deForest Walker, Anna McEnery, Andy Mackie
I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The May 12, 2009 Substance Abuse Advisory Meeting was called to order at
3:33 pm. by Fran Joswick. Fran requested the addition of the member roster
and update on getting copies of signed Bylaws to the agenda. No further
additions to the agenda were requested. M-S-A Anne Dean and John Austin.
The agenda was approved as amended.
II. INTRODUCTIONS
Fran introduced and welcomed new board members, Anthony Hernandez
and Laura Blake. Fran also introduced guests attending today’s meeting.
III. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL MINUTES
M-S-A Anne Dean and Betty Harmon. The April, 09 minutes were approved
as presented.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS
deForest Walker, Director of Housing Services Division for Olympic
Community Action Program (OlyCAP) presented information on OlyCAP’s
Homeless Shelter and Housing Programs. The presentation included
information on the Haines Street Cottages Family Shelter, Family Transitional
Housing Program, Crossroads Transitional Housing Program, Holcomb
House, Hastings House, Pfeiffer House, Northwest Passage Permanent
Supportive Housing, South Seven Senior Village, Reach Program, and the
Jefferson County Winter Schedule. deForest said that approximately 500
people are served per year with these programs.
deForest also provide the federal definition of the term homeless. Homeless
are individuals living in what is considered inhabitable structures, in shelters
or “couch surfing.” There is a ten year plan to end homelessness that can be
found on the Jefferson County and the OlyCAP web sites.
Anna McEnery, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator provided information
on her position at the Department of Public Health. Anna spoke to the SAAB
members about developmentally disabled individuals that experience Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome/Effect (FAS/FAE) and the lifetime costs associated with
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FAS/FAE. Anna stressed that FAS/FAE is 100% preventable and provided
information via handouts to members on FAS/FAE. Anna went on to say that
the Division of Developmental Disabilities is pursuing a prevention campaign
and provided material about warning posters and coasters for pregnant
women.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Byrne Grant: The city has submitted an application for the Byrne Grant. The
county is submitting an application requesting funds for Search and Rescue.
The application has to be handed in by May 18, 2009.
Committee Projects: Fran provided information to the new members on the
structure of committees and the focus of each committee. Fran went on to
state there was a need to address how the information each committee
developed would be used. Fran requested members bring plans/ideas to the
June meeting on how to use the outcomes of each committee plan.
SAAB Bylaw Updates:
The SAAB Bylaws have been approved by the County and the Board of
Health. SAAB members are still waiting for a signed copy of the Bylaws. Julia
Danskin will get a signed copy to Teresa and copies will be provided to SAAB
members at the next meeting.
Jail Relapse Program Update:
There are currently four women and six men participating in the program. The
program has reached a maximum due to the size of the facility. Four previous
participants are currently in treatment, two are waiting for treatment, two are
actively participating in the AA community and three are in long term inpatient
treatment.
ACE’s Luncheon Report:
Anne Dean reported on the Adverse Childhood Experiences event. Anne
reported there were 50 participants/community leaders at each event. The
feedback has been very positive, with many people wanting to continue
learning about ACEs and then taking it to the next level—where do we put in
programs/services/education/changes to systems to help people overcome
the adverse consequences of ACEs.
Anne also reported that Jefferson County Meth Action has been invited to
apply for some Meth Action funding. Jefferson County will be applying for
approximately $20,000.00. The MAT will still reside under the Community
Network, but will have a very close relationship with the SAAB going forward.
Decisions should be made early June.
VI. PROVIDER REPORTS
Prevention: No report provided
Public Health: No report provided
County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinator’s Report:
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Safe Harbor Recovery Center – Tiffany Villines, Regional Administrator for
Region 6 from the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA)
conducted a County contract site visit on April 14, 2009 and found Safe
Harbor to be in full compliance with contract requirements.
State budget cut backs/reallocation of funds resulted in Safe Harbor providing
$3500.00 worth of services in the month of April that could not be billed to the
state. Safe Harbor must now evaluate the funding sources for all clients and
may have to implement a waitlist for services.
Association of County Human Services – Next scheduled meeting is May
20, 2009 in Tacoma.
Drug Court – Drug Court has three new clients. There are 2 more potential
clients petitioning for Drug Court.
Family Therapeutic Court – No Report.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Fran asked Bob Archibald to speak on advocacy and possibilities for SAAB
involvement. Bob informed members that he was not prepared to go into it in
depth but he shared his thoughts on the need to advocate and create
opportunities for advocacy.
Fran raised the topic of new member orientation and requested new
members read the material provided to them by Teresa Wirth and then
contact Julia or Fran with any questions.
Fran requested members review the current member rosters provided and
send any corrections to Teresa so the information could be forwarded on to
Donna Marvin to make any corrections. A new roster will be provided by the
next meeting.
ADJOURN:
M-S-A Anne Dean and John Austin. Meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm.
NEXT MEETING:
June 9, 2009
Respectfully submitted by: Anne Dean