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Meeting Notice - 5/18/05
The Coalition Board will meet promptly at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Judge Cory Ciklin will be presiding at our new location:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
400 N Congress Ave #200
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Agenda items include:
- Judges information day
- Referral system
- Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. counseling certification
- All Stars Youth prevention training
- Special events
Light lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by calling the Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition office at 561.627.6603
or by e-mail: info@pbcsac.org
Save the Date!!! - 5/25/05
Crystal Meth Community Alert
May 25, 2005 9AM - 1PM
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth Campus, Allied Health 101
Sponsored by: The South Florida Methamphetamine Task Force funded by a Florida Department of Children and Families grant.
In collaboration with:
Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
& Compass, Inc.
Intended for substance abuse/addiction workers, mental health professionals, HIV/STD workers, law enforcement personnel, educators, community activists, and the community at large.
Contact Chris at Compass for more information - 561-533-9699.
Or Doris Carroll (PBCSAPC) 561.627.6603
More information to follow
Prescription Drug Abuse Forum - 6/14/05
Prevention through Education
Speakers include: Omar Aleman, Dr. Sherry Siegel, Dr. Barbara Krantz and more!
Earn 6 CEU'S!
Palm Beach gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Directions:
I-95 to PGA Blvd. (Exit 79A or 79 AB)
Go east 1/8 mile to RCA Blvd.
Go south 1/4 mile to PBG MArriott
Pre-registration (May 3, 2005-June 10, 2005) Fee: $50
| 8:00am-9:30am |
Day Registration at the Door (=$60) Includes 6 CEU classes and lunch. |
| 10am-5:30pm |
CEU classes (6) |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm |
Panel Discussion on Substance Abuse Prevention. Free to the community |
| 5:30pm-6:00pm |
Evening Nosh |
| 6:00pm-7:45pm |
Evening Sessions(2) Free for Youths, Parents and Clergy |
Topics Include:
Addiction Risk Assessment - Dr. Sherry Siegel
Biochemistry as it Relates to Prescription Drug Addiction - Dr. Barbara Krantz
Lawful Prescribing and Prevention of Diversion - Landon Gibbs
Prevention Strategies,Introduction to Pharmacology, Access to Recovery, Spiritual Preparedness
In Cooperation With:
Partnership for a Drug Free Community
District 9 SAMH Program Office
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
Florida Department of Children and Families
Sponsorship opportunities are still available
*Any
person needing special accommodations to attend these events
should contact Doris Carroll at 561.627.6603 at least seven
days in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY OF SOUTH FL, INC.
Community Coordinators for CTC process
Substance Abuse Coalition 561.627.6603
Meeting Reservation e-mail: drugprevention@hotmail.com
Website: www.pbcsac.org
Fax: (561) 687-0860
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