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Welcome to the Tri‑City Partners (TCP) Monthly News
Tri-City Partners Mission: To promote health, reduce substance use and other risk behaviors, and build assets in our youth in the communities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield
For March 2012
1. The next Steering Committee meeting - Thursday, May 10
2. 2012 Chemical Health and Violence Prevention Workshops
3. March 26: Edina Parent Forum
4. Kudos to Bloomington United for Youth
5. Together We Stand Campaign 2012
6. CADCA Research into Action: "The Economic Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption"
7. The Partnership at Drugfree.org launches new parent resource to help prevent adolescent drug and alcohol abuse
8. Save the date for Shutting Off The Tap 2012: August 16
9. Pharmacy Times: "Dextromethorphan Abuse"
10. Good News! Hennepin County offers drop boxes for unwanted prescription drugs
11. Spring ATOD prevention forums: Bullying Research and Interventions
12. MADD webinars help parents address underage drinking
13. Educational groups for Latino parents of teens
14. Suburban Host Home Program information session
1. The next Steering Committee meeting - May 10
Everyone is welcome!
Location:
Bloomington Civic Plaza - Haeg Conference Room
1800 West Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions, please e-mail Julie Zamora at jzamora@ci.bloomington.mn.us.
Read the March 8 meeting minutes.
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2. 2012 Chemical Health and Violence Prevention Workshops
Wednesday, March 28 - Chemical Health
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8:30-10:00 a.m. - Adolescence: The Brain in Training – A Plan for Peak Performance
- 10:15-11:45 a.m. - Know the Truth
Where: Bloomington Public Works Building / 1700 W. 98th Street / Bloomington
Cost: No cost
Registration:
Bloomington School District employees - Use the online Staff Development system. Register for each session you will be attending.
Others - Contact Denise Reese at 952-563-8984 or dreese@bloomington.k12.mn.us. Indicate the sessions you will attend.
More information: Denise Reese at 952-563-8984
or dreese@bloomington.k12.mn.us,
Download the flyer.
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3. March 26: Edina Parent Forum
- Connect with parents who care about underage drinking prevention.
- Learn new information about underage drinking and how to prevent it.
- Share challenges and ideas for preventing underage drinking.
- Get practical tips to use at home and share with other parents.
When: Monday, March 26 / 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Centennial Lakes Park Centrum Building / 7499 France Ave. S. / Edina, 55435
For: Parents of middle and high school students, concerned members of
the community
Registration: Required at www.surveymonkey.com/s/edinapreventionforum
Questions: Contact Kathy Iverson at 952-929-7627
or Denise Reese at 952-563-8984
Download the flyer.
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4. Kudos to Bloomington United for Youth
Tri-City Partners would like to recognize the Bloomington United for Youth (BUY) coalition for its work in promoting youth assets in the community. BUY recently opened a youth-run coffee shop in Bloomington called Central Grounds. Central Grounds is a safe, substance-free place for high school youth to hang out and connect with their peers.
Central Grounds is located in the Creekside Community Center at 98th & Penn in Bloomington. This project has been youth-led from conception, and is a fine example of youth leadership in our community. Way to go, BUY!
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5. Together We Stand Campaign 2012
"Who stands between kids and alcohol? We do!" This is the 2012 Together We Stand Campaign message. This annual, Tri-City Partners Coalition campaign promotes widespread support for safe and alcohol-free environments for youth during the prom, graduation and summer celebration seasons.
Plans are underway to distribute this message community wide via posters, T-shirts, postcards, window clings, and electronic media. Additionally, campaign organizers created a parent commitment card listing actions that support young people to remain alcohol-free. These actions include the following:
- I will clearly share with my child my expectations that he/she not use alcohol or drugs.
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I will actively supervise teens in my home.
- I will have open communication with other parents to ensure our homes are safe and drug-free environments for teens.
- I will secure alcohol and medications in my home to prevent easy access.
- I will support school policies related to illegal substance use
- I will try to have at least 5 family meals per week with my child.
If you would like to request materials and have the means to help distribute these campaign messages, please contact us. In order for this campaign to be effective, people need to see it many times in a number of different ways.
For more information, contact Denise Reese at dreese@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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6. CADCA Research into Action: "The Economic Costs of
Excessive Alcohol Consumption"
In the United States annually, excessive alcohol consumption accounts for an average of 79,000 deaths and 2.3 million years of potential life lost, making it the third-leading preventable cause of death in the country. This serious public health problem carries a heavy economic burden and causes a number of adverse health and social consequences, including premature death, increases in disease and injury, property damage from fire and motor vehicle crashes, alcohol-related crime, and lost productivity.
In 1998, researchers estimated that excessive alcohol consumption cost the United States $184.6 billion each year. According to a recent study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the cost of excessive alcohol consumption grew to 223.5 billion in 2006, with binge drinking accounting for over 75% of the total economic cost.
Read more about the research and what coalitions can do.
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7. The Partnership at Drugfree.org launches new parent
resource to help prevent adolescent drug and alcohol abuse
The "Six Components of Effective Parenting," is a collaborative effort of The Partnership at Drugfree.org and the Philadelphia-based Treatment Research Institute. It is a research-based resource comprised of "how-to" parenting tips organized around six principles. The resource is specifically designed for parents, guardians and other caregivers who need to play an active role in helping prevent substance abuse in their families.
Research consistently shows that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use than those who do not get that critical message at home.
Download the "Six Components of Effective Parenting."
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8. Save the date for Shutting Off The Tap 2012: August 16
The Minnesota Prevention Resource Center (MPRC) is pleased to inform you the 15th Annual Shutting Off the Tap to Teens and Young Adults conference will take place on Thursday, August 16th.
The keynote presentation will be given by Dr. David Jernigan, Director of the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth. Dr. Jernigan's work has focused on public health practice with a particular interest in alcohol policy and the exposure of alcohol advertising on youth. He has worked extensively in the area of mass media to influence public health policy.
MPRC is also accepting applications to present breakout sessions.
When: Thursday, August 16, 2012 / 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Bunker Hills Golf Course and Banquet Room / 12800 Bunker Prairie Drive / Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Cost: $30 registration fee
For more information on this year's speaker and to apply for a breakout session:
Visit the SOTT web page or download the flyer.
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9. Pharmacy Times: "Dextromethorphan Abuse"
In 2006, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America launched a national media campaign to increase awareness and educate both parents and teenagers about the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse.
A nonaddictive cough suppressant, Dextromethorphan (DXM), was approved by the FDA in 1954 as safe and effective when used appropriately. Unfortunately, this cough suppressant commonly used by millions of individuals for cough relief is often abused by teens because of its euphoric effect. The abuse of DXM can cause serious adverse events, such as brain damage, seizure, loss of consciousness, irregular heartbeat, and even death.
Read the article.
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10. Good News! Hennepin County offers drop boxes for unwanted
prescription drugs
Watch and listen to the KARE 11 news story here.
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11. Spring ATOD prevention forums: Bullying Research and
Interventions
The Minnesota Prevention Resource Center is hosting the 2012 Spring ATOD prevention forums. One forum will be held at Bloomington Civic Plaza on May 2, 2012. Others will take place at various locations throughout Minnesota from April 10, 2012 - May 1, 2012.
This workshop will explore bullying and associations with:
- Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Suicide ideation
- Family violence
- Relationships
Nancy Riestenberg, School Climate Specialist at Minnesota Department of Education, will present findings from the Minnesota Student Survey and recent research on bullying and cyber bullying; long term outcomes for bullies; and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) bullying. Research-based interventions that apply youth development principles and are formative in orientation will be presented and practiced.
Get more information and a complete list of locations.
When: May 2, 2012
Where:
Bloomington Civic Plaza Center for the Arts/ 1800 West Old Shakopee Road/ Bloomington, MN 55431
Registration: online
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12. MADD webinars help parents address underage drinking
The Minnesota State Office is hosting the following MADD webinars to help parents learn effective strategies for addressing underage drinking.
To learn more and register, click a date below:
Haven't attended a Power of Parents workshop? Visit www.madd.org/powerofparents or contact Lindsey Carlson at 651.523.0802 x2753 to find a workshop in your area and learn more about MADD's Parent Handbook.
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13. Educational groups for Latino parents of teens
The Aqui Para Ti program helps Latino parents meet the challenge of parenting adolescents and prevent Latino youth from smoking tobacco or using other drugs. For participating in the program and in evaluative interviews, a parent could receive $90 and youth could receive $100 over the one and a half year study.
Both parents (or legal guardian) and child (between 10-14 years old) must be willing to participate. There are two components:
- Eight parenting skills classes on topics such as communication, positive discipline and resolving conflict
- Four youth classes We will provide snacks and childcare.
When:
- Beginning April 13, 2012, classes meet once a week for eight weeks
- Classes are from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: East Lake Clinic / 2700 East Lake Street / Minneapolis, MN 55406
More information or to participate:
Contact Dora Palma or Ursula Reynoso at 612-873-8145
Download the Spanish flyer.
Download the English Flyer.
This family skills program is sponsored by West Side Community Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and Aquí Para Ti program from Hennepin County Medical Center.
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14. Suburban Host Home Program information session
Young people experiencing homelessness report – and research supports – that staying in their home community is critical in helping them successfully complete school, maintain important relationships, and move into a stable young adulthood.
The Suburban Host Home Program recruits, screens, trains, and supports adult volunteers in the suburbs to be host homes, then matches suburban homeless youth with those volunteer host homes for 6 to 18 months. Learn more at the upcoming information session.
When: Tuesday, April 17 / 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Edina/Southdale YMCA / 7355 York Avenue S. / Edina, MN 55435
More information: online at www.suburbanhosthome.org
or e-mail jenny@avenuesforyouth.org
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Please feel free to pass this on to others you think would be interested in or would benefit from the information.
Have a good month!
Laurie Masanz
Health Communication Specialist
Bloomington Public Health
952‑563‑8904
lmasanz@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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