Allocation Request - CCDAB
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. -CITIZENS
COALITION
ON DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE
BOX 1881 SALINA, KS 67402-1881
(913) 823-3505
October 22,
1986
Cit.y of Salina
Alcohol Advisory Council
300 W. Ash
Salina, Ks 67401
Dear Council Member:
The Citizens Coalition on Drug and Alcohol Abuse makes
formal request for assistance from the City of Salina through
the funds made available by SB 888.
The amount requested is $5000.00. This figure
represents the cost of maintaining our office through June
1987 when our current ADAS grant ends. This figure includes a
portion of the monies needed for rent, utilities,
duplication, communications and supplies, equipment and
resources.
With the loss of our office in the City-County Building
as of January 1, 1987 we find it necessary to rent space and
pay untilies. We are searching for donated space and if that
becomes available we will use that portion of the monies
allotted for rent and utilities to extend salaries as long as
possible so that we can provide a prevention service of
greater depth than can be supplied by volunteers only.
Attached you will find the following:
...Statement of Need
...Program Philosophy
...Program Activities
...Program Coordination
We thank you for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Qt~
Ann E. Gafford, President
STATEMENT OF NEED
There is a need to unite our community and state parentI
community prevention groups and their efforts. Since 1980
over ô, 000- Parent/Commun i ty Groups nat~ i on I.J i de have been
formed with a common goal of Providing a Drug Free
Environm~nt for Youth.
Tt is a fact that all kids are vulnerable to the lure
and accessibility of drugs. Drugs are are everywhere and
they're everybody's problem. They strike troubled families
and families whose children are seeming achievers: good
students, athletes, prom queens, etc..
Results from a Public Opinion Survey conducted this past
Spring by the Citizens Coalition in Salina showed the
following results:
1 .
To what extent do you consider drug and alcohol
abuse to be a problem? 31% responded moderate, 57%
serious, and 12% extremely serious.
2.
Among what age group do you feel there is a drug and
alcohol problem? 3% pre-teens, 27% 13-17 years, 12%
18-19 years, 13% over 19 years and 45% among all
ages.
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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
To achieve our goal of a drug free environment for youth
we must make a signlficant change in today's society. The
Citizens Coalition through their projects and activi~,ies
strive to educate all persons about the importance of Social
Policy Prevention. Every segment of our Community must become
involved.
The Citizens Coalition works to involve members of our
community through a sharing of ideas, ideals, and goals with
others to foster the continuation, encouragement and creation
of prevention activities. We are unique as we are the only
organization in the area that is strictly involved in Drug
and Alcohol Abuse Prevention.
We ask Youth and Adult groups and individuals to become
involved in the fight to reduce the demand for illegal drugs.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Our services shall be directed toward all persons who
are concerned with achieving goals to promote a drug
free environment for youth. The Citizens Coalition
provides the following services in Salina.
A.
Maintain a central resource office where
individuals or groups can secure information.
B.
Respond to telephone requests for information,
assistance, or referral.
C.
Publish a quarterly newsletter and other types of
materials to increase communication' among state
and local groups.
D.
Disperse drug education and other related
materials to groups within the network area and/or
provide information on where they can be ordered.
E.
Provide training of impactors in
education/awareness programs as requested, or
assist groups in securing such programs.
F.
Maintain central resource files in order to be a
helpful and accurate source of information to
others.
G.
Keep up to date records on state resources,
agencies and individuals, including prevention and
treatment programs for parent referral service.
H.
Assist iQ coordinating activities of parent
groups, which would include notification of parent
meetings, seminars, conferences, and noteworthy
speakers that occur within the state.
I.
Assist emerging parent groups with information,
materials and technical assistance.
J.
Assist in providing information to parent groups
so that they can become familiar with specific
drug related issues and/or lobby as needed.
K.
Encourage and/or sponsor area or statewide
seminars, conferences and meetings, and assist in
development of such programs.
L.
Be a liason with treament, prevention, and other
professionals.
M.
Serve as the liason between local group needs and
State Alcohol And Drug Services.
PROGRAM COORDINATION
We work with other programs, groups and organizations
who are working to reduce the alcohol and drug problem.
During this past year we have coordinated activities at
the National level with:
...National Federation of Parents
...Parents Research Institute on Drug Education
...NIAAA
On the State level:
...State PTA Council
...Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (ADAS)
...Kansas Taking Action (Kansas Continuum
Coalition)
...Department of Transportation (Project
Graduation)
...Along with networking with more than 25
similar community prevention groups.
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At the Local Level we have worked closely with:
...local school districts, and their respective
PTA units
...Central Kansas Foundation
...St.Johns Hospital
...Civic, Social and Church Groups
...City and County Agencies
...Community Service Council
Through our use of networking we are striving to avoid
duplication of services, resources and valuable volunteers.