CADCA Update

Thursday:

"92% of $90 million makes it out of Capitol Hill and into stressed communities like ours. This is money directed toward giving our youth a chance at success ... what a great investment!"

CADCA Update

From the CADCA Conference,

Wednesday:

"Being sensitive and understanding the different cultures in our community may be as simple as asking a person to share a little about themself."

Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America Update

This week, Misty McDonald, a Child Advocate at The NEST, is attending the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America's conference inLouisville, Kentucky. Misty is in the ambassadors program, which is designed for people ages 18-30 who are working in coalitions. The week-long conference focuses on the core essentials of effective coalitions.

She has agreed to share some brief thoughts and insights with us daily about her experience at the conference. We hope that through Misty's inspiring thoughts, we can all benefit a little from her invovlement in this conference.

Monday:

"It is ONLY with the savvy of our youth that we begin down this brighter path. They are the real experts."

Tuesday:

"To have vision only takes one; to have results takes a shared vision by all."

DARE To Be You Program is NOW HIRING TEENS

The DARE To Be You program hires teens to work on a variety of youth programs. The program is currently seeking youth at least 15 years old who are positive role models, enjoy working with young children, work well on a team, and want an opportunity to learn about DARE To Be You programs. Paid training is offered and teens work with an adult in evening workshops. This job offers a great resume-building opportunity as youth will be CSU employees, ongoing training is given, and letters of support are provided. Please help spread the word that DARE To Be You is currently taking applications. For more information, contact Rene Podunovich at 565-3606.

ARTICLE SUGGESTS MORE TRAINING FOR PHYSICIANS IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE INTERVENTION

An article in Pediatrics journal [2009 July;124(1): 144-50] reported that when primary care physicians (PCPs) are concerned about substance use in an adolescent patient, they typically recommend a return visit to their own office more than twice as often as they refer patients to counseling, and they rarely planned to engage parents. The study concluded that PCPS need enhanced training and strategies for delivery of office-based interventions. Complete article: Primary Care Follow-Up Plans for Adolescents with Substance Use Problems.

How can we work with more PCPs to promote strong strategies and counseling for adolescents with alcohol and substance abuse?

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Effort Collaboration Opportunities

Informal meeting at The NEST Child Advocacy Center,

Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00.

Jonathan Judge, Program Manager of the Colorado Meth Project and Jade Thomas, Executive Director of the Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children will be in town and would like to meet with members of Montezuma County with a vested interest in drug and alcohol prevention efforts- primarily with children and young adults. Their objective for this visit is to make introductions, broaden their contact list, and expand upon the collaborative work they're already conducting in this region.

It would be helpful to know if you can make this meeting! Contact Rose Jergens, Executive Director The NEST, formerly Four Corners Child Advocacy Center (970) 565-8155

DARE To Be You Program Now Recruiting for Workshops

The Care to Wait program is for families and their 12-14 year old youth. Itis sponsored by the Colorado State University Extension Dare to be You program. This new series of 11 weekly workshops will be offered in September. The program is a great way for parents to encourage and support their teen through the difficult middle school years. Workshops are Fun and Free and monetary incentives are given to all participants. Register now to be entered into a drawing for an ipod shuffle, movie tickets and more. Call565-3606 to register.

Quality Mental Health for All Kids: It's Possible

Southwest Mental Health Center and the NEST Child Advocacy Center invite you to learn what it means to be a responsible broker of mental health services.

TRAINING PRESENTED BY THE KEMPE CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

5-7pm

Most of us know that abuse and exposure to violence cause trauma reactions in many children, and that effective (evidence-based) treatments exist for many of these problems. We, as professionals, have a clear responsibility to guide these children and families to effective treatment, but most abused and traumatized children are not receiving evidence-supported treatment. Come learn more about how we can help!

What is evidence-supported treatment?
Why use evidence-supported treatment?
What are the responsibilities of brokers for mental health services?

Please RSVP to rose@nestcac.org prior to August 1.

For more information and location information, contact Casey LaMunyon at Southwest Mental Health (970)565-7946, clamunyon@swcmhc.org or Rose Jergens at the NEST Child Advocacy Center (970)565-8155 rose@nestcac.org.

KSJD Seeks Resource Development Director

KSJD Dryland Community Radio is currently looking for a new Resource Development Director. For a job description and more information about KSJD and applying for the position, email development@ksjd.org

LEADERSHIP MONTEZUMA

The Board for the Southwest Community Leadership Collaborative

is looking forward to the 14th year of

LEADERSHIP MONTEZUMA

a 9-month "class" for adults in the greater Montezuma and Dolores County area who want to learn more about their community and/or contribute to their community as leaders in myriad ways.

The class is typically comprised of about 20 participants who begin with a weekend retreat (tentatively scheduled for September 11-13) followed by nine one-day classes (the third Thursday of each month) through May. Topics that are covered are relevant to any community, but are addressed by the experts and people of our community. Many relationships are formed, and valuable information is shared! The topics, which are tailored to our region, include Natural Resources, Government, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Economic Development and Tourism, Culture, Health and Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education, and Quality of Life.

LEADERSHIP MONTEZUMA is a non-profit program organized by volunteers. It is truly about our community and the relationships, networks, and synergy that we can create as we become more in touch with the people and organizations around us.

The cost of LEADERSHIP MONTEZUMA is $300 for the entire year. Many employers in the area are supporters and/or alumni of Leadership Montezuma and are willing to share the cost of participation with employees. A limited number of scholarships are also available to help people who would otherwise not be able to attend.

Applications are available at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Robby Henes info@swcommunityleadership.org.

SEMINAR: Common Psychological Problems Affecting Children

Thursday July 30th, 10am – Noon
Childhaven Conference Room: 406 Airport Drive
Farmington, New Mexico

This seminar is a basic survey of the diagnostic markers that most commonly affect children. Information laden! Based upon DSM IV criteria! Walk away with more confidence! and a solid foundation regarding the developmental course and prognosis for the disorders covered!

Topics include:

ADHD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Childhood depression
(emphasis on how trauma and attachment may

lead to more pervasive problems in later years)

Speaker: Michael Just JD, MS, LPC, CMHC

Mike Just, JD, MS, LPC, CMHC, received his Juris Doctor from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law and his Masters degree in counseling from National-Louis University, where he has also acted as adjunct professor. He has experience counseling in a wide range of areas from those suffering from discontent in their relationships, career or family situations to those who have sexually offended survivors of sexual abuse, the severely mentally ill, the chemically dependent and those with developmental disabilities. He has designed and facilitated groups for adult and adolescent sex offenders as well as groups in anger management, stress management, relaxation, spirituality and the use of myth in storytelling to assist individuals in overcoming obstacles. He has also created and lead seminars for individuals and families impacted by alcoholism and substance abuse.

Mike has investigated cases of clergy sexual abuse for the Archdiocese of Chicago, completed comprehensive psychosexual evaluations for the courts and taught graduate level students in human services and the law. He has provided training and consultation on a variety of issues, including the causes and treatment of adult and adolescent sex offending, developmentally disabled offenders, confidentiality of mental health records and legal-related human services issues. He believes that his diverse professional experiences have added dimension to his clinical expertise and deepened his rapport with clients.

“Tell me, and I’ll forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.” Chinese proverb

Presented by Regional Partnership Grants and Clarity Counseling PC.
Email RSVP to Pam Linscott: paml@claritycounseling.com.

Youth Leadership Council presents STICKER SHOCK

Under the guidance of the School Community Youth Coalition, the Youth Leadership Ccouncil has been working this summer developing a program designed to give youth a voice in the prevention process concerning alcohol and substance abuse. They are encouraged to take a leadership role as they work together on projects addressing alcohol and substance abuse. The Youth Leadership Council is now in its second month of operation.

Currently, the YLC is working on Sticker Shock, a project designed to inform the community on the laws pertaining to adults who legally purchase alcohol and furnish it to underage drinkers. It is also designed to strengthen the relationships between youth, parents, law enforcement, prevention agencies, the media and the community. The main focus of the project is to place stickers on packages of alcohol that contain information about the penalties for furnishing to minors. With the permission and cooperation of the liquor stores and grocery stores that sell liquor, the YLC will be placing these stickers with the help of representatives of each branch of local law enforcement and prevention agencies as well as other volunteers. The YLC will be inviting interested parties to a presentation about Sticker Shock in a couple of weeks.

If you are interested in learning more about the YLC, please contact Brian (brian@scycinc.org) or stop by the YLC office at 2 East Main next to the Cornerstone Bank Building.

Pass the word to others who might be interested!