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Check
out all the events in June
and beyond! Our calendar is updated frequently, so please
check back regularly and contact
us if you'd like to add an event.
Caring
Communities Annual Meeting
Twenty-two
coalition members, partners, and staff attended the
annual meeting, which featured a brief presentation
by board president Jeff Benay, Positive Prevention Champion
awards to Sharon Lawyer of Bakersfield and Ashley Wetherby
of Richford, and sharing of accomplishments, challenges,
and ideas by staff and community partners, and display
of Sally Krupp's stunning quilt, which Caring Communities
will raffle to benefit prevention work (see below).
Finally, all enjoyed delicious hors'doeuvres thanks
to Jamie West and the crew at Jeff's, sponsored in part
by our generous board members Jeff Benay, Kaki Hutchinson,
and Judy Kennedy.
Vermont
Department of Health/Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Programs Welcomes New Regional Prevention Consultant
Marcia LaPlante of ADAP writes: "I am
pleased to announce that Mary Pickener has been hired
as the Franklin/Grand Isle Regional Abuse Substance
Abuse Prevention Consultant. Mary has a masters degree
in social work, has served as a Program Coordinator
for ADAP's Treatment Unit and contributed to Vermont's
Integrated Services Initiative. In addition to her strong
background in mental health and substance abuse issues,
Mary also brings to the prevention unit experience in
organizing school and community-based intervention programs,
and a knowledge of the Franklin/Grand Isle region."
Please join Caring Communities in welcoming Mary to
her new role as a prevention consultant. Mary began
her new position June 8.
"Remembering
My Sara"
Sally
Krupp has donated a beautiful quilt in memory of her
daughter, Sara. This quilt will be raffled off at the
end of "Red Ribbon Week" this fall to benefit
Caring Communities' work to prevent substance abuse.
Details coming soon!
Say
It Straight!
Thanks
to the staff of Vermont Adult Learning, the Family Center,
and the young women of the Learning Together Program
for their participation in a "Say It Straight"
pilot program this week in St. Albans. Say It Straight(TM)
(SIS) is a research-based education and training program
that results in empowering communication skills and
behaviors, increased self-awareness, self-efficacy,
personal and social responsibility, positive relationships
and quality of life; and decreased alienation, risky
or destructive behaviors, such as alcohol, tobacco and
other drug use, eating disorders, violence, precocious
sexual behavior and behaviors leading to HIV/AIDS. Is
this a tool you could use? Contact Cindy or Beth for
more information about Say It Straight.
Survey
still open!
Franklin
County Caring Community (FCCC) would like to hear from
you - If you haven't already had a chance, please take
5 minutes to complete the Franklin Grand Isle Community
Partnership Regional Report Card 2009 Survey. Click
here to complete the secure and anonymous online survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5ExnNS_2b4s77RR2CpCmKqSQ_3d_3d
The information you provide will contribute significantly
to improving and expanding the range of programs and
services we offer. We value your thoughts and appreciate
the time you take to provide feedback.
Watershed
Mentoring Update
Watershed
Mentoring has had a busy month making matches! If you
or someone you know over the age of 18 would like to
spend a couple hours a week being a friend to a youngster,
please contact
Cindy or Beth at 527-5049.
Many
thanks to our new funding partners and contributors:
the Key Foundation, Northwestern Medical Center, Union
Bank, the New England Federal Credit Union, People's
Trust, Northern Valley Eyecare, Dr. Molly Keefe, Enosburg
Pharmacy, and Parent's Photos for their financial support
of Watershed Mentoring. This local support is vital
to the sustainability of adult-youth mentoring in Franklin
County. We are grateful for your faith in Watershed
Mentoring!
Coming
events
The
Big Shabang!
This free fun family event, promoting prevention and
wellness happens this Saturday at Knight
Point State Park. Sponsored by the Grand Isle County
Clean Team, Northwestern Medical Center,and Northwest
Counseling and Support Services in collaboration
with a wide range of organizations, The Big Shabang
features fun, games, a Picnic Barbeque in the Park,
and information on all kinds of healthy topics. Date
and time: June 13, 11 AM-3 PM. Join us!!
Volunteer
Opportunities
Missisquoi
River Basin Association
Looking
for an outdoor activity? Community service? Quality
mentor time with a young friend? The Missisquoi River
Basin Association (MRBA) has a number of spring work
days planned to stabilize river banks, prevent erosion,
and improve water quality along the Missisquoi River
and its tributaries. Next work day: Saturday, June 20,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - river cleanup in Richford
Call Cynthia Scott at 933-9009 or mrba@pshift.com for
more information.
Board
members - Franklin County Caring Communities
Caring
Communities is seeking board members. Duties include
attendance at montlhly board meetings and participation
in coalition meetings and events. Please contact Beth
Crane if you are interested in serving on our board.
Reparative
board members
The
St. Albans Community Justice Center is seeking volunteers
for the Reparative Boards. As a volunteer, you will
receive training, support, plenty of snacks, and a whole
lot of appreciation! You also will learn about Restorative
Justice, and you will help people to get back into the
good graces of their community. If you would like more
information about volunteering, please call Marc Wennberg,
Interim Director, at the St. Albans Community Justice
Center at 524-1500 X268
Advisory
Board - Common Ground Youth Center
Get involved in supporting the longest-running teen
center in Frankln County! Director Colleen Kelly is
seeking advisory board members to help plan and implement
programs, raise funds, and support the terrific Common
Ground staff. Contact Colleen at 782-1811 for more information.
Court Diversion Review Board
Contact Pat at 527-1112, or pat@fccd-cjp.org. She will
send a packet of information, including confidentiality
form,and set a date for an interview. New board members
observe a case review, after which they may join in
the conversation in subsequent cases.
Mentors
Mentoring is a very effective way to help young people
develop the resiliency and assets they need to succeed
in school, avoid risky choices, and prepare for adulthood.
Consider becoming a mentor in 2009. There are more than
60 young people waiting for mentors in Franklin County.
Contact Watershed Mentoring at 527-5049 x 1 for
more information on becoming a mentor.
Underage
drinking-- it's not just a minor problem.
How are our local liquor outlets doing? Visit http://liquorcontrol.vermont.gov/enforcement/
to see which stores and restaurants have passed compliance
tests and which have not.
Spring
cleaning? Start with clean lungs and tobacco-free breath
Click
here to check
out the Vermont Quit Network.
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For
information about mentoring in Vermont, click here.
Training
Opportunities
Multijuristictional
Counterdrug Task Force Training
Check out MCTFT's
webcasts on a wide range of topics related to prevention,
intervention, treatment, and recovery by clicking here.
Training
opportunities through Center for Health
& Learning: Link to Center
for Health and Learning training calendar and registration
or click here
for a flier listing their 2009 prevention trainings.
Second
Growth Trainings
Wed. 6/17/09 BETTER
CHOICES - Early Intervention Activities for Adolescent
RiskTakers and Rule Breakers
9am
- 4pm Burlington, VT
Tues.
6/23/09
MAKING CHANGE - Dealing with Addiction
9am - 4pm Waterbury, VT
*Cost: $85 includes lunch
These trainings are for professional and volunteer staff
working with youth: Social Workers, Counselors, School
Based Professionals, Community Justice Workers, Health
Care Providers, Case Managers, Clergy and others.
Criminal
Justice Capable Workshop
Improving Practices and Systems of Care for individuals
with mental health, substance abuse, and other co-occurring
disorders.
July 9, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 PM
Elks Club, Montpelier
Click here for more
information.
Call
or e-mail: vlang@vffcmh.org
802-595-5159
Advocacy
Recovery
Community Forum
Meets monthly on the second Wednesday
at Church of the Rock, 1091 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans
6-8 PM
For members of the
recovery community and their allies
Got Recovery? Get Active!
Monthly Discussions: · What’s working, What’s not ·
Recovery Supports needed · New initiatives · Starting
a recovery community center · Transitional housing ·
A grassroots effort
Suggested potluck dinner- Bring a dish to share if you’d
like For more information please call Friends of Recovery-Vermont
at 1-800-769-2798 This is a substance-free event
Support
for Parents
Guiding
Good Choices (TM) for parents
In five two-hour sessions, Guiding Good Choices (TM)
helps parents understand the risks of substance use
and the skills needed for communication, setting boundaries,
positive discipline, and family organization. Contact
Cindy Cook at 527-5049 x 2 for details.
Nurturing
Parenting Program in Richford
For Families with Children aged 5-11
Meeting once a week for 2 ½ hours for 15 weeks - in
Richford, VT
For more information or to sign up, contact Jessie at
(802) 498-0607 or
1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) Email: jlacroix@pcavt.org
Click here
for Richford flyer
Nurturing
Parenting Program for Families in Recovery
Starting in JUNE: Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 in St.
Albans
Meeting once a week for 18 weeks
For
more information or to sign up, contact Jessie at (802)
498-0607 or
1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) Email: jlacroix@pcavt.org
Click here
for flyer
Available
now at the web site of the Partnership for a Drug Free
America, New parent resource: "Time
to Act"
The
Parent Chronicles
Check out this interactive resource for parents and
give your child the gift of your knowledge and involvement:
http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/chronicles-home.aspx
Available
NOW: Red Flags and Resources
Red Flags & Resources: Northwestern
Vermont Edition is available in both print and PDF.
Please contact Sally Bortz at the United Way (527-7418)
or Beth Crane/Cindy Cook (527-5049) to obtain print
copies. Red
Flags and Resources is available in PDF by clicking
HERE!
New
treatment resource from Hazelden: Co-occuring disorders
website.
Links
to Prevention Program Planning
Find
youth info: Check out this
new
website: http://www.findyouthinfo.gov/
for federally developed interactive tools and other
resources to help community organizations' and partnerships'
efforts to support youth.
Community
Guide to Helping America's Youth
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Preventing
Drug Abuse
Preventing
underage drinking using the SAMHSA
Strategic Prevention Framework and Getting to Outcomes
State
of Vermont Primary Prevention Plan available
here.
New
Tool Available to Educate Teens About Dangers of Substance
Abuse Click here
for:
Stay Smart: Don't Start: The Truth about Drugs &
Alcohol
Sustaining
Grassroots Community-Based Programs: A Toolkit for
Community- and Faith-Based Service Providers - Click
here
Concerned
about substance abuse in your place of business?
Click
here
for a link to the NEW Drug-Free Workplace Kit.
Prevention
year round: click here
for a prevention planning calendar.
Franklin
County, get your ASSETs in gear!!
Check
resource archives for information previously found
here.
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