Mini-Grant Funding for Under 21 Substance Abuse Prevention Activities for FY 2020

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on October 1, 2019. Posted in Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

The Collaboration Council announces the availability of mini-grant funding to help community-based organizations deliver activities to middle and high school youth and those under age 21 that will help prevent their illegal use and abuse of alcohol, marijuana, over-the-counter, prescription and/or other drugs. Grants can range from $500 to $1,000; applicants must provide a local match (cash, in-kind) equal to 30% of the requested mini-grant amount. Applications are due November 1, 2019, 4:00 p.m.
Expenses incurred for projects funded via these grants must begin after January 1, 2020 and conclude by May 31, 2020
This is part of the Collaboration Council led Many Voices for Smart Choices – Montgomery County Alliance to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse. Funding comes from the Montgomery County government. For complete details and to download the Mini-Grant Application Announcement please click here. Please direct all questions to info@collaborationcouncil.org. Deadline for submitting questions is October 22, 2010, 3:00 p.m.

Forum on the Opioid Epidemic in Montgomery County

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on April 24, 2019. Posted in infoMONTGOMERY, Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

Know the Risks Moco, an outreach project within the Montgomery County Collaboration Council, hosted a public forum on April 9, that covered information about opioids, overdose signs and law enforcement initiatives. Read this article in the Montgomery Sentinel about the event:

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is On Saturday, April 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on April 23, 2019. Posted in infoMONTGOMERY, Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

Saturday, April 27^th from 10am – 2pm is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! This event is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and encourages communities to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription opioids to prevent misuse, overdose and overdose fatalities. There are several locations in Montgomery County, such a police departments and pharmacies, that are serving as collection sites during this event. For list of collection sites near you, please see the attached flyer or visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/?src=deatakeback.com Here are a few reminders on how to properly dispose of prescription opioids:

Participate in local take back programs. There are several pharmacies and police departments that are registered as permanent location sites for the “take back” program. They will take back your prescription opioids with no questions asked. Remember, the goal is to prevent the diversion of prescription opioids so they are willing and ready to accept your returns.

Do NOT flush prescription opioids. Sewage treatment systems cannot remove all the medications from the water released into lakes, rivers or oceans. Please protect the habitats of Nemo, Dory and their fishy friends, and let’s not make opioid infused water a trend! Bottled water and home filtration systems don’t necessarily avoid exposure.

A word from our Prevention Coordinator on Opioids

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on February 27, 2019. Posted in Emergency & Community Assistance, Finding Help & Information, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 130 Americans die from an opioid related overdose every day. Opioids, a class of drugs that act on nerve cells in the brain and nervous system to relax the body and relieve pain, are often described as licit (e.g. prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone and morphine), illicit (e.g. heroin) and synthetic (e.g. man-made drugs such as methadone, fentanyl, tramadol). Synthetic opioids are manufactured using man-made chemicals rather than natural ingredients, resulting most times in higher potency. A drug that is considered highly potent requires only a small amount to give the desired effect. Click here to read more.

Dangers of Vaping that Parents and Students Should Know

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on October 29, 2018. Posted in infoMONTGOMERY, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

Reposting from The Montgomery County Paperless Airplane Newsletter

October 23, 2018

Dangers of Vaping that Parents and Students Should Know

The principal of Winston Churchill High School Brandice C. Heckert reached out to inform the school community on the dangers of vaping. Heckert indicated that vaping is on the rise and it is important to address the issue at both schools and at home.

Mini-Grant Funding for Under 21 Substance Abuse Prevention Activities for FY 2019

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on October 1, 2018. Posted in Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

The Collaboration Council announces the availability of mini-grant funding to help community-based organizations deliver activities to middle and high school youth and those under age 21 that will help prevent their illegal use and abuse of alcohol, marijuana, over-the-counter, prescription and/or other drugs. Grants can range from $500 to $1,000; applicants must provide a local match (cash, in-kind) equal to 30% of the requested mini-grant amount. Applications are due November 1, 2018, 3:00 p.m.
Expenses incurred for projects funded via these grants must begin after January 1, 2019 and conclude by May 31, 2019
This is part of the Collaboration Council led Many Voices for Smart Choices – Montgomery County Alliance to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse. Funding comes from the Montgomery County government. For complete details and to download the Mini-Grant Application Announcement please click here. Please direct all questions to info@collaborationcouncil.org. Deadline for submitting questions is October 19, 2018, 3:00 p.m.

County Offers Free Training on Medication Used to Reverse Opioid Overdose

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on April 3, 2018. Posted in Emergency & Community Assistance, Finding Help & Information, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

Residents concerned about a friend or family member with an opioid addiction are invited to attend a free training to learn about reducing unintentional and life-threatening opioid overdoses with the use of Naloxone, a prescription medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. The two-hour training will be offered:

Monday, April 9, 1 – 3 p.m.

8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

Tuesday, April 10, 5 – 7 p.m.

401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville

Tuesday, April 24, 5 – 7 p.m.

401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville Participants who complete the training will receive a free Naloxone kit. Tips on overdose prevention and resources detailing local and national resources will be provided. The training is free, but registration is required. Call Erin Fashion at 240-777-4538 or Tiffaney Hall at 240-777-4704 to register.

“More than Just Stress” aims to raise awareness among Asian American youth on mental health and wellness

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on November 14, 2017. Posted in Immigrants & Community Newcomers, infoMONTGOMERY, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth, Youth Development

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services’ Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) program has recently published the third volume of their mental health photonovel series! As part of the Be the One That Makes a Difference project, the photonovels aims to destigmatize mental health in the Asian American community.

All photonovels are available in multiple languages including Chinese, Hindi, Korean, and Vietnamese in addition to English. You can download the electronic versions of volume 1, 2, and 3 from the AAHI Resource Library

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is On Saturday, October 28 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on October 17, 2017. Posted in infoMONTGOMERY, Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

Recycle/Dispose of your medications in Montgomery County! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. You can bring unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicines. This is service is free and anonymous. Bethesda MCP 2^nd District Police Station 7359 Wisconsin Avenue

Chevy Chase: Village of Friendship Heights Community Center 4433 S. Park Avenue Chevy Chase Village Police Station 5906 Connecticut Avenue

Damascus Damascus Library 9701 Main Street

Gaithersburg: MCP 6^th District Station 45A West Watkins Mill Rd. Gaithersburg Police Station 14 Fulks Corner Avenue Asbury Methodist Village – Lobby of Hefner Bldg. 417 Russell Avenue Senior Living at Kentlands Manor 217 Booth St., Kentlands

Germantown: MCP 5^th District Station 20000 Aircraft Drive

Rockville: Rockville City Police/Montgomery County Sheriffs Rockville City Police Station 2 W. Montgomery Avenue (Lobby of Rockville City Police building) Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack 7915 Montrose Road Bender Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road

Silver Spring: MCP 3^rd District Station 1001 Milestone Drive Fire Station 1 8110 Georgia Avenue

Takoma Park: Takoma Park Police at Takoma Park City Building Lobby 7500 Maple Avenue

Wheaton: MCP 4^th District Station 2300 Randolph Road

These municipalities have permanent drop-off sites. The collection sites are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked. Liquids, inhalers, aerosol cans, regular household ointments/lotions, needles/sharps and thermometers are not accepted.

Chevy Chase Village Police Department Medication Drop Box, 5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
City of Gaithersburg Prescription Medication Disposal, 14 Fulks Corner Avenue Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877-2066
City of Takoma Park Prescription Drug Take Back, 7500 Maple Avenue, 1st Floor Lobby, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912

Mini-Grant Funding for Under 21 Substance Abuse Prevention Activities for FY 2018

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on October 2, 2017. Posted in Substance Abuse Prevention In Youth

The Collaboration Council announces the availability of mini-grant funding to help community-based organizations deliver activities to middle and high school youth and those under age 21 that will help prevent their illegal use and abuse of alcohol, marijuana, over-the-counter, prescription and/or other drugs. Grants can range from $500 to $1,000; applicants must provide a local match (cash, in-kind) equal to 30% of the requested mini-grant amount. Applications are due November 1, 2017, 4:00 p.m.
Expenses incurred for projects funded via these grants must begin after January 1, 2018 and conclude by May 31, 2018
This is part of the Collaboration Council led Many Voices for Smart Choices – Montgomery County Alliance to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse. Funding comes from the Montgomery County government. For complete details and to download the Mini-Grant Application Announcement please click here. Please direct all questions to info@collaborationcouncil.org. Deadline for submitting questions is October 20, 2017, 4:00 p.m.