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.