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