709-Ninth Street Bay City, MI 48708 989-895-3510 bcpreventionnetwork

1. 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.

2. Bay County Prevention Network at the Neighborhood Resource Center 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 (cont) Designed and developed Brochures • 3,000 “Drink Responsibly What Does That Mean?” • “Festival Tips“ Brochure • “Prescription Drug “ Brochure

6. 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:

7. Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont. • The Red Sock Hop

8. Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont. • St. Patrick’s Day Parade & March

9. Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont. • Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking

10. Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont. • Two Sticker Shock Projects (November before holidays & April before prom

11. Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont. Underage Drinking Campaign Logo was adopted by the state of Michigan

12. 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

13. Bay County Prevention Network Accomplishments 2010/2011 cont. Community Awareness cont. • Moving billboard on Metro Bus through June

14. 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

15. 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

16. Bay County Prevention Network Priorities for 2011/2012 • Underage Drinking • Prescription Drugs • Medical Marijuana