Kitsap County. Substance Abuse Prevention Services. Kitsap County Substance Abuse Advisory Board April 22, 2014

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1 Kitsap County Substance Abuse Prevention Services Kitsap County Substance Abuse Advisory Board April 22, 2014

2 Substance Abuse Prevention Services The Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Federal Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration Department of Social and Health Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Kitsap County Kitsap County Board of Commissioners Human Services Department Substance Abuse Advisory Board Coalitions ($90,000 each) Bremerton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition North Kitsap Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Federal Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Olympic Educational Service District 114 Superintendent and Board of Directors School Based Prevention Intervention Services ($60,000) Bremerton High School Prevention/Interventionist Kingston High School Prevention/Interventionist

3 2 CPWI Communities Bremerton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition First meeting May 2012 (New group formed) Implementation phase North Kitsap Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition First meeting November 2013 (New group formed) Planning/Implementation phase 2014

4 Coalition Structure : 12 Sectors of the Community Parents Youth Business Government Healthcare School Law Enforcement Civic/Youth Serving Organizations Mental Health Chemical Dependency Treatment Media Faith

5 Status of Coalitions North Kitsap Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Planning/Implementation - Just submitted the strategic plan to the state Scheduling programs, services, and events for this year Bremerton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Implementation year 2 of programs and services Contracting services and setting up events for this year

6 Highlights from Bremerton s first year Assessment Highlights: low school performance and a school dropout rate that is higher than the County or the State. High rates of first generation college students & high rate of skipping school. Mental health - high rate of depression, suicidal thoughts & attempts. Rate of 30 day use among Bremerton High School s 12 th graders is higher than the State average for tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. Youth report a lower perception of harm from drinking and drug use. Youth exposed to favorable alcohol and marijuana messages from peers, family, and the community

7 Strategic Prevention Plan Bremerton Universal Preventive Strategies Broad approach, targeting the general public or a whole population that has not been identified on the basis of individual risk. Youth and Parent Social Norms Campaign Student Led Social Norms Campaign & Prevention Day Coalition Led Parent Social Norms Campaign Public Education : Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

8 Strategic Prevention Plan Selective Preventive Strategies Target individuals or a population sub-group whose risk of developing substance abuse or mental disorders is significantly higher than average, prior to the diagnosis of a disorder. School Based Prevention/Intervention Services Prevention Curriculum in schools Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) education Kitsap ACEs Partnership Mental Health First Aid Training Retailer Education - COSTCO

9 Strategic Prevention Plan Indicated Preventive Strategies Targets high-risk individuals who are identified as having minimal but detectable signs or symptoms foreshadowing mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder prior to the diagnosis of a disorder. Strengthening Families Program Mountainview Middle School Emmanuel Apostolic Church Reconnecting Youth(RY) Coping and Support Training (CAST) Program School-Based Curriculum - school funded!!

10 Bremerton Benefits School- based prevention curriculum in schools Increased the effectiveness of the high school prevention club (SADD) Parenting Skills increased by parent social norms campaign and two Strengthening Families series Smoke-free signs for the newest Bremerton Park approved Hosted Mental Health community trainings Youth Mental Health First Aid, Positive Communication with Youth, ACEs Dialogs, Reconnecting Youth CAST Public ATOD education at local events

11 Bremerton Benefits part 2 Supported positive youth development events and programs Girls Leadership Conference, Kitsap Leadership Conference, Back to School Block Party, 21 st Century afterschool programs, Coffee Oasis Summer Bash Supported youth mentoring and the development of mentoring skills Kitsap Youth Mentoring Consortium - Rescued Increased youth access to law enforcement restored the school resource officer program city/school funded Initiated Retailer Education Program - COSTCO success

12 County - wide Benefits From the Bremerton Coalition Prevention education is shared among coalition and non-coalition communities Creation of a Permanent Medicine Take-Back Program with 5 County locations County/Tribal/Healthcare funded Assisted in the development of a 1/10 th of 1% Sales Tax AKA Behavioral Health Tax Initiative future local revenue Retailer Education Launched Successfully COSTCO It s success led to the funding of a 2nd coalition- North Kitsap

13 Lessons Learned Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

14 Contact Information Laura Hyde Kitsap County Department of Human Services Substance Abuse Prevention Services

15 Bremerton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Update re: 2014 Prevention Strategies 1. Coordinate substance abuse prevention efforts in the Bremerton community using a coalition model Revising Action Plan by 6/15, Member recruitment & logo development 2. Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Programs & Curricula in all schools Exploring the Great Body Shop curriculum Elementary School: Riding the Waves Middle School: Project Alert, Life Skills Training, and Project Northland High School: Project Success: Prevention/Intervention Services Alternative Schools: Project Towards No Drug Abuse, Reconnecting Youth 3. Two Social Norms ATOD campaigns one targeting youth and a second for parents 4. Public ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) education regarding laws and effects on the body Ordering new materials & planning town hall event 5. Educating coalition members, service providers, and the public regarding trauma-informed care/aces (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Resiliency, Developmental Assets 6. Implement the Strengthening Families Program within the Bremerton community View Ridge elementary and summer session in planning 7. Mental Health First Aid training for youth providers and the public YMHFA for students 5/3/14 8. ATOD Retailer education and recognition for excellence in prevention of youth substance abuse Focus on tobacco and alcohol retailers SYNAR report 9. Creation, support, and implementation of youth substance abuse prevention/positive youth development events and programs a. 4H Portable Ropes Course certification and kit check-out b. Kitsap Youth in Action c. Kitsap Girls Leadership Conference d. Marvin Williams Center 10. Support opportunities for youth to be mentored in the community and the development of mentoring skills within the community. a. Kitsap Youth Mentoring Consortium

16 11. Implement the Reconnecting Youth Prevention Program District-wide a. Now in the Alternative Schools 12. Implement CAST (Coping and Support Training) Session 1 complete and session 2 before end of school 13. Substance Abuse Treatment on-site at the Alternative schools (Renaissance and Phoenix ;) Bremerton High School and Mountainview Middle School 14. Sponsor facilitator training for new program: Curriculum-Based Support Group Program 6/3/14 training in Bremerton 15. Collaborate with the City of Bremerton to move all city parks to smoke-free status a. Bremerton Park Board Meeting tonight

17 North Kitsap Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Update re: 2014 Prevention Strategies 1. Coordinate substance abuse prevention efforts in the North Kitsap School District catchment area using a community coalition model Submitted Strategic Plan last month, Member recruitment & logo development 2. Evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs & curricula in all schools Survey completed and developing curriculum recommendations 3. Develop a Kingston High School prevention club Group formed and training completed, planning activities now 4. Provide leadership training to local youth 4 H Portable Ropes Course certification and Kit check-out 5. Two social norms ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) campaigns one targeting youth and a second for parents In process 6. Public ATOD education regarding laws and effects on the body Ordering new materials & planning town hall event 7. Educating coalition members, staff, service providers, and the public regarding trauma-informed care/aces (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Resiliency(May training) Developmental Assets 8. Implement the Strengthening Families Program within the NKSD community Suquamish and facilitator training over the summer 9. Offer Power of Parents Training: The Best Ways to Talk to Your Teenager About Underage Drinking to the community 10. ATOD Retailer education and recognition for excellence in prevention of youth substance abuse Focusing on alcohol and tobacco retailers SYNAR report 11. Creation, support, and implementation of youth substance abuse prevention/positive youth development events and programs a. Coffee Oasis to Kingston Imitative b. Other events/clubs for teens

18 12. Support opportunities for youth to be mentored in the community and the development of mentoring skills within the community. Kitsap Youth Mentoring Consortium 13. Sponsor facilitator training for new program: Curriculum-Based Support Group Program Training set for 6/3 14. Develop substance abuse recovery support groups in the community. In the planning stages 15. Youth Mental Health First Aid training for youth, service providers, school staff, and the public YMHFA Poulsbo for adults 5/19 YMHFA Kingston for teens 5/10

19 Youth Mental Health First Aid USA 1 in 5 families is affected by a mental health disorder. 1 in 4 Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health condition this year. Every 16 minutes someone in the US dies by suicide. Youth and young adults face and experience mental health and substance use challenges differently than adults. Early detection and treatment of mental health disorders and substance use concerns is important. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO HELP? A Training for Young People Assisting Their Peers Youth Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge, mental health disorder, or a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate help is received or until the crisis resolves. This acclaimed 8-hour certificated course teaches signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, when and where to get help, and will teach participants a 5-step method that can be used when young people are experiencing a mental health concern. This training is specifically for high school juniors and seniors. Parent/guardian consent required. DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 3, :15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Olympic Educational Service District National Ave. N. Bremerton COST: Free LUNCH: Provided SPONSORED BY: SPACE IS LIMITED. To register, communityrelations@kmhs.org or call Photographs used are for illustrative purposes only. Persons depicted are models.

20 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Individual Registration/Consent Form Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014 Time: 8:15 am 5:00 pm Location: Olympic Educational Service District National Ave. N., Bremerton, WA Cost: Free, Lunch Provided Training Sponsored by Student Name: Address: Phone Number: Please tell us about your interests: We want to tailor this training to meet your needs. Please describe any special circumstances you would like us to consider for your training: Mental Health First Aid Training for persons age 18 and younger (must be at least HS Junior) requires parental or guardian permission for participation. Please return with signature prior to attending training: _ I am aware participants in Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will receive training regarding mental health and substance use issues and will learn a 5 step method to assist a person experiencing a mental health difficulty or crisis. I, give my permission for my child,, to attend and participate in Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Adult/Parent/Guardian Signature Date Please mail your registration/consent form to: Kitsap Mental Health Services Attn: Community Relations 5455 Almira Drive NE Bremerton, WA Forms MUST be received no later than 3 days prior to the training (Wednesday, April 30, 2014). For more information please call (360) or CommunityRelations@kmhs.org

21 Youth Mental Health First Aid USA 1 in 5 families is affected by a mental health disorder. 1 in 4 Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health condition this year. Every 16 minutes someone in the US dies by suicide. Youth and young adults face and experience mental health and substance use challenges differently than adults. Early detection and treatment of mental health disorders and substance use concerns is important. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO HELP? A Training for Young People Assisting Their Peers Youth Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge, mental health disorder, or a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate help is received or until the crisis resolves. This acclaimed 8-hour certificated course teaches signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, when and where to get help, and will teach participants a 5-step method that can be used when young people are experiencing a mental health concern. This training is specifically for high school juniors and seniors. Parent/guardian consent required. DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 10, :15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Kingston Fire Station Miller Bay Road NE Kingston, WA COST: Free LUNCH: Provided SPONSORED BY: SPACE IS LIMITED. To register, communityrelations@kmhs.org or call Photographs used are for illustrative purposes only. Persons depicted are models.

22 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Individual Registration/Consent Form Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014 Time: 8:15 am 5:00 pm Location: Kingston Fire Station Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston, WA Cost: Free, Lunch Provided Training Sponsored by Student Name: Address: Phone Number: Please tell us about your interests: We want to tailor this training to meet your needs. Please describe any special circumstances you would like us to consider for your training: Mental Health First Aid Training for persons age 18 and younger (must be at least HS Junior) requires parental or guardian permission for participation. Please return with signature prior to attending training: _ I am aware participants in Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will receive training regarding mental health and substance use issues and will learn a 5 step method to assist a person experiencing a mental health difficulty or crisis. I, give my permission for my child,, to attend and participate in Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Adult/Parent/Guardian Signature Date Please mail your registration/consent form to: Kitsap Mental Health Services Attn: Community Relations 5455 Almira Drive NE Bremerton, WA Forms MUST be received no later than 3 days prior to the training (Wednesday, May 7, 2014). For more information please call (360) or CommunityRelations@kmhs.org

23 Youth Mental Health First Aid USA 1 in 5 families is affected by a mental health disorder. 1 in 4 Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health condition this year. Every 16 minutes someone in the US dies by suicide. Youth and young adults face and experience mental health and substance use challenges differently than adults. Early detection and treatment of mental health disorders and substance use concerns is important. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO HELP? A Training for Adults Assisting Young People Youth Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge, mental health disorder, or a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate help is received or until the crisis resolves. This acclaimed 8-hour certificated course teaches signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, when and where to get help, and will teach participants a 5-step method that can be used when young people are experiencing a mental health concern. DATE & TIME: Monday, May 19, :15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Poulsbo City Hall City Council Chambers 200 NE Moe Street Poulsbo, WA COST: Free LUNCH: Provided SPONSORED BY: SPACE IS LIMITED. To register, communityrelations@kmhs.org or call Photographs used are for illustrative purposes only. Persons depicted are models.