Substance Abuse Coalition Of Collier County Inc

Programs: Operation medicine cabinet - a nationally recognized pharmaceutical take- back program for collecting unwanted or expired household medication for safe disposal. In fy 2016/2017 over 7,430 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medication was collected for safe disposal during 8 community events. Eleven permanent sites located throughout collier county averaged 750 pounds per month for a total of 9,000 pounds for the year. Drug free collier works diligently to expand the number of permanent sites in the county.

core society - the core acronym stands for character, opposing drugs, responsible choices, and expectations. The core society is a group of students whose purpose is to improve their high school community by uniting together against all forms of harmful substances. Their mission is to offer fellow students drug free alternatives and the support needed to maintain a healthy and drug-free lifestyle. In fy 2016/2017 core society expanded into 11 middle and high schools in collier county. The evidence based "life skills" program was introduced through 10 sessions to the clubs with education ranging from emotional intelligence, purpose, decision making and drug prevention. These messages were delivered through the student body through campaigns by the core society members. Additionally, drug free collier delivered "life skills" presentations to over 35,000 students via assemblies in middle and high schools.

community awareness presentations - drug free collier works tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential tools for today's busy parents and grand parents as well as critical empowerment skills for teenagers. Our coalition reached over 35,000 students and over 15,000 parents and educators with messaging on the opiod crisis, marijuana effects on developing brains, synthetic drugs, vaping, and prescription policy legislation. Presentations were performed in schools, senior living facilities, rotaries, and other clubs, as well as recovery provider locations.

hidden in plain sight- in 2015, drug free collier launched a program designed to help parents of teens recognize unfamiliar hazards that are often in plain sight. This interactive program allows parents to walk through a makeshift child's bedroom and identify objects that could provide critical insights about risky behavior such as substance use, violence, eating disorders, and so much more. The program was developed in conjunction with the collier county sheriff's office to help today's busy parents learn about emerging trends and provide the necessary resources to address their concerns. More than 400 parents, educators and providers walked through the exhibit. Responsible alcohol vendor training - drug free collier employees are certified to teach tips, a training and education program for the responsible service, sale and consumption of alcohol. Tips is a skills- based program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. Last year, drug free collier trained over 70 local vendors on safe serving/selling practices of alcohol.