YuCan Coalition and Red Rock Regional Prevention Coordinator
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YuCan Coalition and Red Rock Regional Prevention Coordinator
2014 Red Rock RPC Newsletter YuCan Coalition and Red Rock Regional Prevention Coordinator Recognized in a National Research Report for Local Prevention Efforts The YuCan Coalition and Red Rock Regional Prevention Coordinator (RPC) are honored to be featured in the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) National Drug Control Strategy 2014 for their prevention efforts is substance abuse at the local level. In the strategy, ONDCP highlights YuCan and RPC by saying, “The community of Yukon, Oklahoma is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to substance abuse prevention, and survey results show that the approach has been effective. Working out of the Red Rock Behavioral Health Services Agency, and funded by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Regional Prevention Coordinator has been an active member of the Yu-Can coalition for over 5 years. This is the first coalition in this community that has brought together a broad group of youth-led stakeholders. Its priorities include: implementation of Project Alert, an evidence-based substance abuse prevention curriculum; alcohol compliance checks to reduce alcohol sales to minors; alcohol restrictions at community events; and AlcoholEdu (an Internet-based education tool provided to every high school). To help build capacity for the community and to ensure sustainability, the Yu-Can Coalition receives support from the Oklahoma State Office of Substance Abuse Services, the Yukon Public Schools, a DFC grant, and the area Office of the School Superintendent. The Coalition works with local law enforcement, alcohol retailers, businesses, parents, school groups, and other stakeholders to create sustainable and effective community partnerships.” Community members can read the entire article by visiting http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/ondcp/policy-andresearch/ndcs_2014.pdf. “Yukon Public Schools is so very proud of the efforts that the YuCan Coalition puts forth within the schools, community and state. The Coalition represents a true partnership between the district and the community. The best part of the Coalition is the effort of our students to be change agents for the prevention of drugs and alcohol,” states Yukon Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sheli McAdoo. Fun Pumpkin Fact 80% of the pumpkin supply in the United Sates is available in October. Source: http://www.designinfographics.com/funny-infographics/15-fun-facts-statistics-about-pumpkins National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In 2011, President Obama issued the first-ever Presidential Proclamation making October National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Red Rock RPC and the Office of the National Drug Control Policy invite you to get involved. This month, we pay tribute to all those working to prevent substance abuse in our communities, along with recognizing youth, parents, communities, and work places. We also want to rededicate ourselves to building a safer, drugfree America. Preventing drug use, especially among youth, is the most costeffective way to reduce drug use and the consequences that come along with it. In fact, recent research has concluded that every dollar invested in school-based substance use prevention programs has the potential to save up to $18 in costs related to substance use disorders. There are many ways to get involved in observing National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For details including week by week activities, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/preventionmon th. Inside This Issue: • YuCan and RPC Receive National Recognition-page 1 • Fun Fact-page 2 • National Substance Abuse Prevention Month-page 2 • Dates to Remember-page 2 • Social Host-page 3 • RBSS-page3 • Contact Us-page 3 • Clearinghouse-page 3 • • • • • • Oct. 1-Tobacco Free Grady, Chickasha @ 11:30 Oct. 14-Canadian County for Children & Families @ 12:00 p.m. Oct. 15-Interagency Coalition, Chickasha @ 10:00 a.m. Oct. 21-MPACT, Mustang @12:00 p.m. Oct. 23-YuCan, Yukon Admin Building @ 8:00 a.m. Oct. 27– CCAT , Yukon @ 12:00 p.m. Upcoming Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) Training When: Thursday, October 9, 2014 Where: Mustang Community Center Time: 9:00a.m-12:00p.m. RSVP: [email protected] Contact Us! Red Rock RPC 1501 W. Commerce Yukon, OK 73099 (405)-354-1928 www.redrockrpc.com RPC STAFF Ashley Cline Clearinghouse Director of Prevention Programs E-mail: [email protected] If you would like to order free clearinghouse materials visit www.odmhsas.org/resourcecenter. Michelle Bugg RPC Director E-mail: [email protected] Jenna Cansler To order videos regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs feel free to contact us at 405-354-1928. Prevention Educator E-mail: [email protected] Regional Prevention Coordinator-Region 13 is funded by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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