July 2012 Update: DAAC meetings continue to provide a forum for exchange of information regarding substance trends in general and trends and issues within the County. The January 2013 update highlighted efforts in the County to understand and respond to the emerging K2/Spice use. Members noted that the issue arises on occasion in Juvenile Drug Court; and without a seismic event, members agreed, not much will change. Meanwhile, legislation dealing with K2/Spice is being considered at both State and Federal levels. The Bureau of Behavioral Health hosted a second training seminar for providers on K2/Spice during the reporting period. January 2013 Update: Public events highlighted substance and mental health issues during the reporting period: A Mental Health Town Hall held Wednesday, October 31st, from 10 am-1:30 pm at Oregon Ridge State Park. The theme of the program was Examples,” a celebration of recovery. The event attracted “Living consumers; and lunch will be provided. The Candlelight Vigil of Hope held November 29, 2012, sponsored by MD MADD. In previous years, the BBH organized and coordinated this event. This year, in keeping with the County’s move towards community ownership of programs and events, BBH staff provided guidance to the local MADD chapter which assumed responsibility. See attached flyer. Estimated Dollar amount needed: $2,000 needed All Updates from July 2012 and Prior are found at Attachment A. Goal III: Sustain a comprehensive system of prevention, intervention, and treatment services that prevents/delays first time use and provides timely access to intervention and treatment services to reduce the negative consequences of substance abuse Objectives: Facilitate continuous evaluation and improvement of programs Seek adequate funding to develop, implement, maintain and expand research-based and effective programs Build and maintain community support for the comprehensive system of care through a large-scale social marketing campaign(s) Performance Targets: Assessment of data collection status
July 2012 Update: DAAC meetings continue to provide a forum for exchange of information regarding substance trends in general and trends and issues within the County. The January 2013 update highlighted efforts in the County to understand and respond to the emerging K2/Spice use. Members noted that the issue arises on occasion in Juvenile Drug Court; and without a seismic event, members agreed, not much will change. Meanwhile, legislation dealing with K2/Spice is being considered at both State and Federal levels. The Bureau of Behavioral Health hosted a second training seminar for providers on K2/Spice during the reporting period. January 2013 Update: Public events highlighted substance and mental health issues during the reporting period: A Mental Health Town Hall held Wednesday, October 31st, from 10 am-1:30 pm at Oregon Ridge State Park. The theme of the program was “Living Examples,” a celebration of recovery. The event attracted consumers; and lunch will be provided. The Candlelight Vigil of Hope held November 29, 2012, sponsored by MD MADD. In previous years, the BBH organized and coordinated this event. This year, in keeping with the County’s move towards community ownership of programs and events, BBH staff provided guidance to the local MADD chapter which assumed responsibility. See attached flyer. Estimated Dollar amount needed: $2,000 needed All Updates from July 2012 and Prior are found at Attachment A. Goal III: Sustain a comprehensive system of prevention, intervention, and treatment services that prevents/delays first time use and provides timely access to intervention and treatment services to reduce the negative consequences of substance abuse Objectives: Facilitate continuous evaluation and improvement of programs Seek adequate funding to develop, implement, maintain and expand research-based and effective programs Build and maintain community support for the comprehensive system of care through a large-scale social marketing campaign(s) Performance Targets: Assessment of data collection status