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10/21/2019 1 Comment Red Ribbon WeekThis week is Red Ribbon Week! You may be celebrating in your school or workplace by wearing a red ribbon or bracelet to show your commitment to living a drug-free lifestyle. But do you know where this tradition came from?  Created in 1985 after drug traffickers murdered DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, Red Ribbon Week is an annual event demonstrating intolerance for drugs in our nation's schools, workplaces, and communities. People across the United States show their commitment to leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by wearing or displaying a red ribbon.
This year, join in the celebration by taking the Red Ribbon Pledge. You can also enter the Red Ribbon Photo Contest for a chance to win an IPad and $1,000 for your school! Be sure to visit the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition to learn more, or to become involved in the initiatives to make Jay County a drug free community!
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10/14/2019 0 Comments Tobacco Prevention MeetingYou may have heard that this summer, JCDPC received a Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Grant! We were very excited to have received this support from the Indiana State Department of Health to help educate on and prevent Tobacco use in Jay County. This week, JCDPC's Tobacco Coalition will be meeting for the very first time, and you are invited! Tobacco Coalition Meeting Date: October 18th, 2019 Time: 12:00-1:00pm Location: 129 E Water St. Portland Contact: Sydney Haines | [email protected] | 260-251-3259 ex. 1004  10/7/2019 13 Comments Celebration!October 1st marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for JCDPC, and the end of the first year of federal funding for our organization. In celebration of our year-end, today's post provides an overview of our year, and a celebration of what was accomplished. Thank you to everyone who has offered support, volunteerism, donations, attended an event, referred a client, or became a client! Thank you to those who assisted in the work of the coalition to help reduce substance abuse in Jay County! Thank you to our volunteer leadersExecutive Board Nick Miller, Board Chair Gary Hendershot, Vice Chair Emily Leas, Board Secretary James Myers, Treasurer Peer Recovery Coaches Allyssa Raines, Travis Jester, Michael Eads, Doug Johnson, Jolene Fair, Bob Thomas, Gina Raines, Christian Myers Sector Representatives Tracy Carpenter, Lee Newman, Jennifer VanSkyock, Brian Hutchison, Jeanne Lutz, Emily Leas, Allison Yankey, James Myers, Jesse Bivens, Allison Keen, Seth Wilson, Phil Corwin Projects Programs and Services Drug Free Communities Five-year Initiative (October 2018-September 2023) focused on preventing underage drinking and youth misuse of prescription drugs. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Two-year initiative (July 2019-June 2021) focused on reducing tobacco and nicotine rates through policy work, legislative change, and education. Peer Recovery Coaches Promote recovery from addiction by removing barriers and obstacles and serving as a personal guide/mentor for people seeking or in recovery. Quick Response Team Rapid response to individuals who have overdosed and to facilitate access to treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. The primary focus is to assess an individual's needs, symptoms and strengths to determine an appropriate, individualized plan for intervention. Connecting the Links This video driven concert was brought to the community in partnership with A Better Life Brianna's Hope (ABLBH). The awareness event was a creative, moving way to educate on the local effects of substance abuse and help reduce the stigma that surrounds addiction. The entertainment was produced and performed by Eric and Jillian Maitlen of Two Eight Ministries. Balance Act In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month (May) this one-day program was brought to the entire 8th and 9th grade classes in the Jay County School system. This program was in partnership with Purdue Extension, Meridian Health Services, Youth Service Bureau, Jay County Schools, and Youth for Christ. Botvin LifeSkills This prevention and resilience-building program has been implemented in the Jay County High School (30 freshman), Middle Schools (all 6th Grade), and Jay Community Center Summer Day Camp (30 school aged children).  Strengthening Families An evidence based parenting program designed to help parents and kids develop happier family relationships, improve mental health outcomes, and help decrease youth alcohol and drug use, violence, and delinquent behavior. This has been implemented with seven families, and further implementation is being planned in partnership with Purdue Extension. Grants
Awarded annually in the areas of Drug and Alcohol Prevention/Education, Justice/Law Enforcement, and Intervention/Treatment. |
AuthorMultiple Authors including coalition staff, board members, and coalition members contribute to this page. Archives
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Location100 N. Meridian Street
Portland, Indiana 47371 |
About UsThe Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition (JCDPC) is part of the statewide network of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse. The JCDPC is the Local Coordinating Council (LCC) for the community.
Contact UsGeneral Info:
(260) 251-3259 [email protected] Recovery Info: [email protected] Prevention Info: [email protected] |
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