Prevention
The purpose of the Prevention Department at Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is to assist communities in their efforts to build and sustain
resilient, drug-free communities. Community prevention specialists have been put
in place to provide communities with the assistance they need to achieve this
goal. The prevention specialists help communities organize Community 2000
(C2000) coalitions whose objective is to educate citizens on the realities of
drug and alcohol abuse and prevent the use and abuse of these substances. A
strong C2000 coalition is composed of all units in the community. Therefore, it
is recommended that the members invite other citizens in their community to join
the coalition. The more diverse the coalition members are the more dynamic the
impact will be on their community. The state of Missouri offers assistance to the C2000 coalitions in the form of Regional
Development Funds and Technical Assistance grants. These grants are to help
communities establish community building events and creative activities for
continued education on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. All of the
C2000 teams are encouraged to request these grants as they are needed. Together,
with the grant funding provided by the state, active members of the community
and the prevention specialists are able to organize, build, and sustain strong,
healthy communities.
Community Prevention
Specialists
Currently there are two Prevention Specialists on staff at the
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO. If you are interested in prevention information or in starting a C2000
coalition in your area, please contact the Prevention Specialist who services
your county.
Community Prevention and Intervention Coordinator
Crystal Jones, BS cjones@semobh.org; Butler, Carter, Reynolds, Stoddard
Community Prevention Specialist
Julie Thomas, AAS jthomas@semobh.org;
Ripley, Stoddard, Wayne
What is Community 2000?
Community 2000 is the primary substance abuse prevention initiative of the
Missouri Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The Division of Alcohol and
Drug Abuse certifies a neighborhood, city, or other self-defined community as a
Missouri Community 2000 Team when it meets certain established criteria.
The Division of
Alcohol and Drug Abuse provides services through a network of contractors who
operate prevention programs. The Division monitors these providers and their
staffs, who must meet state certification standards. Preventing substance abuse
not only prevents the tragic consequences of addiction, but allows for better
use of the limited resources available to the Division of Alcohol and Drug
Abuse. Therefore, the division strives to reduce the number of persons needing
treatment through an extensive prevention effort.
Technical assistance provided to each team through a network of Community 2000
Regional Support Centers includes information about identification of community
needs and resources; development of action plans utilizing effective
research-based strategies/programs; leadership training; and establishing an
environment for collaboration with other community groups. Additional
technical assistance is provided through community developmental specialists.
Regional Support Center-The Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse has designated Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health(SEMO BH) in Poplar Bluff, MO as a Regional
Support Center. SEMO BH services the following Missouri counties: Butler, Carter, Reynolds,
Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne.
Barron E. Pratte, Ph.D. is the president and CEO of the treatment
center.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health
101 South Main St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
573-686-5090
Community Development Specialist-
This is our liaison to the ADA. Joe Davidson is the CD for the Southeastern Regional Support center. He is
located at 1107 Kingshighway St., Rolla, MO 65401. You can contact him by phone at
573-368-2297.
The Criteria for Community 2000
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Organization of a Community 2000 Team is composed of a cross-section of people
within the geographical area represented. Each team must have a team leader,
and at least 10 members including adults and youth representing business, civic,
educational systems, law enforcement, health care, municipal governments, and
religious organizations.
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Completion of a needs assessment of the community and development of both short
and long range plans to address the substance abuse issues identified in the
needs assessment.
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Completion of an orientation training to educate members regarding alcohol,
tobacco and other drug abuse.
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Meetings at least quarterly. The team may meet more often in order to
accomplish its action plan. The team must show progress toward implementing its
action plan.
Desired Outcomes
(as described by ADA)
The
prevention efforts of the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the community
prevention specialists seek to achieve the following outcomes:
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Decrease binge drinking among
college students
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Increase age of first substance
use by Missouri youth
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Alcohol
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Cigarettes/tobacco
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Marijuana
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Decrease the numbers of youth
reporting use of substances in the past 30 days
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The Division's prevention efforts
seek to positively impact the following risk factors for substance use by youth:
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Perception of risk/harm of substance use
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Involvement with antisocial peers
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Attitudes favorable to use
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Attachment to school
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Perceived favorability of
community laws and norms toward drug use
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Perceived availability of drugs
and alcohol
FREQUENTLY USED
ACRONYMS
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CSAP-
Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention located in Maryland.
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CSAT-
Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment located in Maryland.
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ADA or DADA- The state level Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
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CADCA-
National Community Anti-Drug Coalition
Institute
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DMH- Department of Mental Health.
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NIDA- National Institute of Drug Abuse.
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RDF-
Regional Discretionary Funds.
These funds can be applied for up to 2 times a year and for up to $500 at
a time by each C2000 Team or other community prevention coalitions. These
funds can be used to implement a program in your community that is part of a
comprehensive effort.
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RADAR-
SAMSHA’s national clearinghouse for alcohol and drug information
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SAMSHA-
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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TA (mini-grants)-
These grants are offered one time a year in amounts of $1,000-$15,000 by the
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse to assist C2000 Teams in their substance
abuse prevention efforts.
SERVICES
Tobacco Merchant Education-
This is a statewide campaign in which the Regional Support Centers are
responsible for providing educational visits to all merchants who sell tobacco
and providing them literature. This annual campaign usually takes place in the
spring. As an ongoing service to the communities, the prevention specialists
provide training to tobacco merchants and their staff as requested. Please
contact the prevention specialist who services your county to schedule tobacco
training at your place of business.
SPEAKERS
Drug, Tobacco & Alcohol
Prevention
"Leaders of the Pack"
Program
Topics: Drug Abuse, Divorce,
Harassment, Self-Esteem, Teen Pregnancy, Drinking & Driving, and much more...
Description: 14 High School Students who role
play, sing, dance, etc... that reflect making good choices and the consequences
if you don't. This is a moral-based
one hour concert.
Serves: Nationwide Program
Costs: $200+lodging/ mileage (will stay at
a church and bring sleeping bags)
Contact Info: (417) 438- 0695
lwade@jaccs.org
Location:
Joplin, Missouri
Gary Pride
Organization: Poplar Bluff PD
Position: Police Chief
Contact Info: (573) 686- 8653
garypride@hotmail.com
Richard Logan
Organization:
L&S Pharmacy
Position:
Pharmacist; Captain,
Mississippi Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Reserve)
Topics: Drug Prevention
Contact Info:
(573) 683- 3307
drlogan52@hotmail.com
Rick Bender
Organization: "No Snuff" Tobacco Education
Presenter
Position:
Cancer Survivor Speaker (his
jaws are gone b/c of cancer)
Topic: Smokeless Tobacco Prevention
Contact Info:
(270) 605- 0719
nosnuff@aol.com
www.nosnuff.com
Corey Mitchell
Organization: SEMO Drug Taskforce
Topics: Drug Prevention; Law Enforcement
aspect on Drugs Southeast Missouri.
Contact Info:
cmitchell72@gmail.com
Brad Sandose & Scott
Phelps
Organization: Butler
County
Law
Enforcement
Topics: Drug Prevention
Contact: 785- 8444
Lee
Burchell
Topic:
Alcohol Prevention
Organization:
Southeast
Hospital
Position:
Clinical Educator
Contact Info:
573-331-6331
lburchell@sehosp.org
Jamie Myers, Prevention
Consultants of Missouri
Topics:
Drug Prevention & Bullying
(children & adolescents)
Serves: All Areas
Contact Info:
(573) 368- 4755
jamie@preventionconsultants.org
Safety/ Health
Brooke Kirby, BS
Organization:
Southeast
Missouri Hospital
Position: Health Educator, Safe Kids
Coordinator & Child Passenger Safety Instructor
Topics: Bicycle Safety, Poison Safety,
Seatbelt/ Booster/Car Seat Safety, Fire Safety, Pedestrian/ School Bus Safety,
Water Safety, Playground Safety, & Summer Safety.
Contact Info: (573) 331- 6531
bkirby@sehosp.org
Sgt. Dale Moreland
Organization:
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Position:
Community Educator
Area:
Butler, Stoddard, Wayne, and Ripley
Topics: Seat Belt Safety/ Drinking &
Driving;
Bank Robbery Prevention/Response
Contact Info:
(573) 840- 9500 dale.moreland@mshp.dps.mo.gov
Sgt. Marty Elmore
Organization: Missouri State Highway
Patrol
Position: Community Educator
Area: Carter, Reynolds
Topics: Seat Belt Safety/ Drinking & Driving
Contact Info: (417) 469-3105
Penny Lorenz
Organization:
Think First
Position:
Prevention Educator
(Wheelchair-bound from her own injury)
Topics: Personal vulnerability, risk taking,
public health and injury prevention
Contact Info: (573) 882- 1176
lorenzp@health.missouri.edu
Phyllis Flanigan
Organization:
University of Missouri Extension
Position: Human Development Specialist
Topics: Sex Education/ Abstinence, STD's,
AIDS, Hygiene, Puberty, Bullying, Anger Management, & “When Real Life Hurts”.
Contact Info: (573) 686- 8064
flaniganp@missouri.edu
Emily Goodin
Organization: Butler County Health Department
Position: Health Educator
Topics: Heart Disease & Stroke, Worksite
Wellness, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Teen Pregnancy, Safe Sex, & Abstinence.
Serves: Carter,
Stoddard, Butler, & Ripley
Contact Info: (573) 785- 8478
goodie@lpha.dhss.mo.gov
Donna Nale
Organization: Southern
Missouri Tele Health Genetics
Position: Service Coordinator
Topics: Services for Children with Special
Health Care Needs
Speaks about services at
agency meetings in 46 counties
Contact Info: (417) 277- 5619
naled@missouri.edu
Dakota Turley
Organization: Carter County Health
Center
Position:
Nurse, Health Educator, WIC
Nutritionist
Topics:
Nutrition, Physical
Activity, Effects of Smoking, Anything related to Health Maintenance & Promotion
Contact Info:
(573) 323- 4413
turled@lpha.dhss.mo.gov
Courtney Sanders
Organization:
Doniphan
School District
Position: Parents Educator
Topics: Parents as Teachers Program
Contact Info: (573) 996- 2552
Jeff Shackelford
Organization: Poplar Bluff PD- SEMO Cyber Crimes
Task Force
Position: Task Force Coordinator
Topics: Internet Safety & Cyber-bullying
Contact Info: (573) 686- 8034
jshackelford@scctf.org
Eric Fuchs
Organization:
Wayne County
Health Center
Position: Public Health Emergency Response
Planner
Topics: School Emergency Response (school
violence, shootings, etc..)
Serves: Wayne,
Butler, Iron, Carter, & Ripley Counties
Contact Info: (573) 224- 3218
fuchse@lpha.dhss.mo.gov
Missouri Department of
Transportation
Topics:
Highway Safety, Railroad Safety, Careers
w/ MoDot, Work zone Safety, Transportation & Civil Engineering Program, No More
Trash! Program, Student Opportunities, Commuter Lots, Adopt-A-Highway.
Contact Info:
1-888-ASKMODOT
http://www.modot.org/asp/requestExpert.htm
Debbie Lundstrom
Topics: Drinking & Driving Prevention (MADD)
Serves: Any area up to 75 miles from
Poplar Bluff
Contact Info: (573) 778- 8014 (cell)
dlundstrom@tcmax.net
Suicide Prevention
KUTO (Kids Under 21) Adult
and Youth Speakers
Topics: Suicide, Depression, Stress &
Coping Methods, Crisis Intervention, In-Service Training &/or Staff Enrichment
Contact Info:
Kristina Kersting, Program
Facilitator
Kristina@kuto.org (314) 963-
7571
Elizabeth Makulec, Executive Director
Elizabeth@kuto.org (314) 963- 7571
RESOURCES
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ACT MO or ACT Missouri- is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is
funded by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
ACT MO is designed to serve as a catalyst in solving social problems that challenge
communities and their families and youth.
ACT MO supports community coalitions and other community partners in their efforts
to create healthy, safe and drug-abuse free environments. More than 200
community teams are affiliated with ACT MO and receive their technical assistance and training. Their office is located
at 428 East Capitol, Jefferson City, MO 65101. You can contact them by phone at 573-635-6669.
http://www.actmissouri.org
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Center for Disease
Control (CDC)- You can contact them at the Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road,
Atlanta GA
30333. You can call them toll-free at 1-800-311-3435.
http://www.cdc.gov
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Center for
Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)- They are located in Maryland. Their address us CSAP, c/o Substance Abuse &
Mental Health Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville MD
20857. You can call them at (301) 443-5700.
http://prevention.samhsa.gov
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Center for
Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)- They are located in Maryland. Their address is CSAT, c/o Substance Abuse &
Mental Health Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville MD
20857. You can call them at (301) 443-0365.
http://csat.samhsa.gov
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The
Department of Mental Health (DMH)- DMH is based in
Jefferson City. Their address is 1706
E. Elm, P.O. Box 687, Jefferson City MO
65102. You can call them toll free at 1-800-364-9687, and
you can check out their web site at
http://modmh.state.mo.us.
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The Division of
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ADA or DADA)- They
are located in Jefferson City
and can be contacted at 573-751-4942. The Division is part of the Missouri
Department of Mental Health. The Division Director is Michael Couty and Charles
Williams is the Prevention Coordinator.
http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/ada/adaindex.htm
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Model Programs- These are programs that receive the
highest level of endorsement, and must meet the following criteria: it must be
science-based (research or evidence based); it must be effective; reviewed by
the national Registry of effective Prevention Programs; receive federal
approval; and the program developers must agree to CSAP approval. For more
information, you can read
http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/faq.cfm.
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Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Task Force-
The National Guard Counterdrug Program, with members in most major communities,
provides highly skilled personnel, specialized equipment, and facilities to
support law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations in response
to the changing drug threat.
http://www.moguard.com/counterdrug/index.html
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National Community
Anti-Drug Coalition Institute (CADCA)- The institute serves
as both a vehicle for coalition-specific substance abuse prevention policy
development and a center for coalition training, technical assistance,
evaluation, research and capacity building.
http://www.coalitioninstitute.org/
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National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA)-
St. Louis Area. This not-for-profit community health organization is located at
8790 Manchester, St. Louis,
MO 63144. Their phone is 314-962-3456 and fax is 314-968-7394. Their website
is www.ncada-stl.org. NCADA is the
Eastern Regional RADAR Site, the
Eastern Regional Support Center for the C2000 Program and the Parent agency of TREND.
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National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)- This is NCADA's parent organization,
which is located in New York City.
There are NCADD affiliates all over the country.
http://ncadd.org
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National Institute
of Drug Abuse (NIDA)- The NIDA office is located at 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5213,
Bethesda, MD. You can contact them by phone at 301-443-1124; email:
information@nida.nih.gov ;
Website: http://www.nida.nih.gov/
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Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)- This refers to the OJJDP
drug-Free Communities grant that comes out once a year. The application for this
grant is due in late April. Go to
www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/grants/grants.html for information about their drug-free
grants.
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Regional Alcohol
and Drug Awareness Resource Site (RADAR)- This allows an agency to become
the clearinghouse for prevention materials in that area. The prevention
materials are offered to the community at no or a low cost. NCADA is a RADAR
Site. http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/radar
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Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)- Government agency focused on
building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for
mental or substance use disorders.
http://www.samhsa.gov