HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstance Abuse 07-28-11 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE
THURSDAY — JULY 28,2011 — 3:00 P.M.
ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER —1281
1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON WI 54016
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: May 26, 2011
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: August 25, 2011
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Future status of the committee
2. Reports
3. Items for future agendas
4. Dates and Times of Future Meetings
ADJOURN
(Items may be taken in different order)
* * Additions /Changes /Corrections
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office
by Tuesday preceding a County Board meeting.
7/21/2011 2:14 PM
ST. CROIX COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE
THURSDAY — JULY 28, 2011 — 3:00 P.M.
Official Minutes
Dwana Bremer, Doug Briggs, Supervisor Linda Luckey, Supervisor Esther Wentz, Joan
Sprain, Steve Kirt, Pete Van Dusartz, Supervisor Buzz Marzolf, Sara Sedahl
Chair Esther Wentz called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
She asked for additions or corrections to the May meeting minutes. Linda moved and
Buzz seconded to approve minutes. Motion carried.
1. Future status of the committee
Esther reminded us that this committee was required for both the Youth Service Bureau
grant and the Juvenile Treatment Court grant. The new County Administrator is asking
that all committees reflect action items. Since this committee has had less action than in
the past, maybe we could meet quarterly
Discussion followed that our goal is to help youth. The meeting schedule should fit our
mission and agenda. Discussion focused on past accomplishments that were achieved
because this committee existed such as Drug Court.
Everyone shared their thoughts regarding the value of this committee. This is a place for
discussion, education, networking and creating partnerships. A decision was made to
continue meeting monthly.
2. Reports
a.Parents Who Host - attending freshman orientations throughout the county.
b. UWEX- Positive Parenting of Teens will be offered in Glenwood.
c. St. Croix Coalition- CARD program is still in existence but because of business staff
turnover selling to minors continues. Been using special enforcement money.
d. Steve- Adolescent Group has been extended to 12 weeks. They are using the NIATx
(Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment) Rapid Change model out of UW-
Madison. Before referral 57% actually showed up, but now after using it has increased to
93%.
Pete shared there is a National Alliance for Mental Illness - affiliate group in St. Croix
Valley. It meets monthly. They have organized an executive board. There is a peer to
peer support group led by trained facilitators and a Family to Family program which
includes training and a curriculum. In our Own Voice presentations are done well and
they are eager to do outreach. The MN Nami Walk has recognized the St. Croix Valley
and any money earned from here will go back to this group.
They also do training for law enforcement. Pete wanted us to be aware of the resource.
3. Items for future agendas- Exchange of ideas
4. Dates and Times of Future Meetings: Thursday August 25th at 3:00 PM
Meeting adjourned at 4 PM by Chair Wentz.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Sprain