New Dates Announced for CMCA Training

NOTE: NEW DATE FOR

THIS IMPORTANT TRAINING!

 

Communities Mobilizing

for Change on Alcohol

 

You need the right tools

to make the right changes.

 Are you interested in helping your community make the right changes for a safer and healthier place for youth?  St. Mary’s County residents concerned with underage drinking are invited to participate in a FREE training for Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA). Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA) is a nationally recognized model program that activates a diverse citizenry with the skills and tools to reduce the flow of alcohol to youth from illegal sales by retail establishments, and from provision of alcohol to youth by other adults in the community. 

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate to plan and implement effective strategies that:

• address policies and ordinances,
• build community,
• expand outreach and support efforts, and
• engage youth in youth-adult partnerships. 

 

This program is ideal for anyone, youth and adults, with a strong desire and willingness to lead community efforts in reducing alcohol use among youth.

 

CMCA will be offered on February 27th & 28th from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  This training will be held at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown Campus, Building C, 22950 Hollywood Road Leonardtown, MD.  The training and materials are free but limited to 25 participants.  Registration is required and all program materials are provided through a grant from the State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration.  Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will also be provided.

 

For more information or to register, please contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Division of Human Services at 301-475-4200 ext. 1681 or matt.reisdorph@stmarysmd.com.

NEW CAC Meeting Date Announced!

 

Come and be part of the

Community Alcohol Coalition!

 

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Monday February 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.
 

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

 

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

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Binge Drinking to Extreme Binge Drinking

 

 

More than Half of 12^th Grade Binge Drinkers

Drink Ten or More Drinks in a Row

More than half of 12^th grade binge-drinking episodes involve drinking ten or more drinks in a row, according to the first National study to examine extreme binge drinking among youth. Between 2005 and 2011, one in five U.S. high school seniors reported binge drinking—drinking five or more drinks in a row in the last two weeks. Slightly more than one-half (52%) of these binge drinkers were extreme binge drinkers, defined as having consumed 10 to 14 (24%) or 15 or more (28%) drinks in a row. The study also found that while high school grades and college plans did not predict binge drinking at any level, students in more rural areas were more likely to report extreme binge drinking of 15 or more drinks in a row than students in more urban areas.

To view the entire article visit:
http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/cesarfax/vol22/22-45.pdf
Cesar Fax, Vol. 22, Issue 45; November 11, 2013

CMCA Training Set for February

Communities Mobilizing

for Change on Alcohol

 

You need the right tools

to make the right changes.

 

Are you interested in helping your community make the right changes for a safer and healthier place for youth?  St. Mary’s County residents concerned with underage drinking are invited to participate in a FREE training for Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA). Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA) is a nationally recognized model program that activates a diverse citizenry with the skills and tools to reduce the flow of alcohol to youth from illegal sales by retail establishments, and from provision of alcohol to youth by other adults in the community. 

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate to plan and implement effective strategies that:

• address policies and ordinances,
• build community,
• expand outreach and support efforts, and
• engage youth in youth-adult partnerships. 

 

This program is ideal for anyone, youth and adults, with a strong desire and willingness to lead community efforts in reducing alcohol use among youth.

 

CMCA will be offered on February 6th & 7th from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  This training will be held at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown Campus, Building C, 22950 Hollywood Road Leonardtown, MD.  The training and materials are free but limited to 25 participants.  Registration is required and all program materials are provided through a grant from the State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration.  Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will also be provided.

 

For more information or to register, please contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Division of Human Services at 301-475-4200 ext. 1681 or matt.reisdorph@stmarysmd.com.

Ideas! Enthusiasm! Talents! Participation!

 

Happy 2014!

Come and be part of the

Community Alcohol Coalition!

 

The next meeting of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) will take place on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00 PM in meeting room A of Health Connections. Health Connections is located on the 2nd floor of the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Outpatient Pavilion.
 

We invite you to attend the monthly meetings of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC). This group of parents, professionals, educators, business owners, county government employees, students, marketing professionals, media representatives, and law enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss the ongoing efforts for creating awareness on the dangers of underage and/or binge drinking within our community. Each person brings so much to the table during brainstorming sessions about the best ways communicate our message - a message which may save lives.

 

Your ideas, enthusiasm, talents, and participation are most welcome and appreciated! Treats will be served. We hope you will join us and become part of the Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)!

 

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January Sober Happenings at The Cove!

 

The Cove/D.F.Z. is a fun, safe, and sober place for teens to come and hang out. Bring a friend and come play x-box, shoot some pool, have a snack, play basketball, or join in on one of our exciting field trips or hot topic wellness discussions.

For more information, contact Megan at MeganL@waldensierra.org or 240-538-1679