The Crowd Project   

       The goal is simple: turn the crowd into the majority of teens that do not use alcohol or other drugs.

 

Stanislaus County Prevention Plan Highlights

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) is pleased to announce the completion of the Stanislaus County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Plan. Guided by a community-based planning process that prioritized problems and directed strategies, the Prevention Plan relies on the strengths of our community to address the problems of methamphetamines, underage drinking, and older adult substance abuse. A combination of community-based strategies and specialized prevention programs define a clear course of action and the responsibility BHRS shares with our partners and community to prevent substance abuse. This document briefly summarizes the highlights of the plan.
 
TOO MANY YOUTH ARE DRINKING ALCOHOL

  • A Community Prevention Partnership will be formed comprised of education, law enforcement, faith-based, health and other community programs/members.  The Partnership will review and develop community policies and examine current practices within the county in order to reduce access to alcohol by underage youth.  The Partnership will also address enforcement of existing laws/ordinances, alcohol education, alcohol media campaign and youth development.

  • Friday Night Live: Youth development, alcohol and drug education, and parent education at various Stanislaus County schools.

  • Party Patrol: Enforcement of social host ordinance to prevent underage drinking parties and compliance checks of alcohol retail outlets.

  • Juvenile Criminal Justice Program:  Alcohol and Other Drug screening, education and referral services for youth in-custody and on probation.

  • School-Based Prevention Programs: Alcohol and drug education program for students and school staff in the City of Modesto Weed and Seed area.

  • College/University Binge Drinking Prevention: A media campaign targeting the false perceptions of college binge drinking, and collaboration with college students and staff to strengthen existing policies or develop on-campus alcohol policies.\

  • Alcohol and Drug Diversion Program: A voluntary Modesto City Schools ‘in-lieu of suspension’ Alcohol and Other Drug Diversion Program for middle and high school students which includes involvement of their parents/guardians.

  • Class Action Program: An evidenced-based alcohol prevention program that looks at the real-world social and legal consequences involving teens and alcohol.
     
    TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE USING METHAMPHETAMINE
    In collaboration with regional health, social services, law enforcement, governmental and educational agencies and community members, a Meth Task Force will be developed. The goal of the Task Force will be to review existing policies/ordinances and examine the current efforts in place to enhance prevention, treatment, and law enforcement efforts.   The task force’s initial goal is to develop a methamphetamine community impact report that will drive the future plans and goals.
     
    TOO LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT OLDER ADULT SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE
    Very little is known about older adult substance abuse, and collaborative efforts will begin with older adult community service providers to gather information on this issue. Information gathered will be used to develop health care and social service training.  In addition, an AOD education and awareness education presentation will be developed for older adults.

     

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