709-ninth street bay city, mi 48708 989-895-3510 bcpreventionnetwork
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Bay County Prevention Network. Bay County Prevention Network. at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 709-Ninth Street Bay City, MI 48708 989-895-3510 www.bcpreventionnetwork.com Goldie J. Wood, Coordinator. Members meet the first Monday of every month. Bay County Prevention Network. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
709-Ninth StreetBay City, MI 48708
989-895-3510www.bcpreventionnetwork.com
Goldie J. Wood, Coordinator
Bay County Prevention Network
Members meet the first Monday of every month.
Bay County Prevention Network
MISSION:To maximize community resources by providing
support, direction and coordination of behavioral health (substance abuse and mental health)
prevention services to address the needs of our community, families and individuals and particularly
youth; to improve their overall quality of life and promote a safe and nurturing environment.
Bay County Prevention Network (cont)
Subcommittees
• CAAPT (Communities Addressing Alcohol Problems Together) – youth group
• Data Committee – Evaluates local data annually for strategic planning
• PAM Committee – Meets annually to plan Parenting Awareness Month activities for March
• Media Committee– Plans community awareness activities through the media
• Speaking Committee - Educates the community about the BCPN
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011
• Developed BCPN plan for 2010/2011
• Implementing process objectives
• City Police completed city wide compliance check
• Developed Prescription Drug subcommittee
• Collaborated with National Take Back Initiative in September and April
Designed and developed Brochures
• 3,000 “Drink Responsibly What Does That Mean?”
• “Festival Tips“ Brochure
• “Prescription Drug “ Brochure
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 (cont)
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 (cont)
CAAPT Subcommittee Members are from local high school SADD Chapters
The youth do 3-4 prevention projects throughout the year:
• The Red Sock Hop
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade & March
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
• Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking
• Two Sticker Shock Projects (November before holidays & April before prom
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
Underage Drinking Campaign
Logo was adopted by the state of Michigan
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
Community Awareness
Distributed 16,966 community awareness materials
Mailed congratulatory letter and tips for a safe party to every parent of a graduating high school senior
Developed and distributed 6500 placemats, with drunk driving statistics , to local restaurants
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
Moving billboard on Metro Bus through June
Community Awareness cont.
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
Workshops
“Bully Be Gone” Dr. Thomas Haller
& “Parent’s Rights”Judge Karen Tighe
• “Medical Marijuana Update” by Ken Stecker
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
Festivals
ID scanners are being used, in all but three, summer festival beer tents
Free taxi rides, for intoxicated patrons, at the River Roar, 4th of July festival, Styxx Concert and Pig Gig
Underage Drinking not a minor problem street banners are being displayed at the festivals
Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont.
Bay County Prevention Network Priorities for 2011/2012
Underage Drinking
Prescription Drugs
Medical Marijuana