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Welcome to KPFP.ORG's Newsletter, Issue #7
The Prevention Community is busier than ever with Fall quickly approaching. I believe with schools back in session, many prevention professionals and agencies move into high gear to provide services to youth. Many agencies seem to focus on finishing projects before the year-end. Regardless of the focus, the days are getting shorter and prevention tasks abound.
I would just like to take a moment and let all the prevention providers in our community know your efforts are appreciated. I see how hard everyone is working. I see how badly we want to make a difference and make a positive impact on drug and alcohol abuse prevention.
Kings Partnership for Prevention is here to support you along the way. I hope this newsletter is helpful and informative. Keep the articles and flyers coming.
Nell Lobdell
Coordinator
Karen Gomez-Barrera
Chairperson
September Events
 Soberfest 2009: Celebrate National Recovery Month at SOBERFEST 2009 in Kings County!
Open Invitation to our Community Partners:
The Kings County Community Treatment Providers and Partners, under the sponsorship of Kings County Behavioral Health Administration, invite you and your staff to celebrate with us at our 6th Annual Recovery Month Celebration!
Join the fun at SOBERFEST on Saturday, September 5th, 10am to 4pm, at the Hanford Civic Auditorium Lawn for:
*Chili & Salsa Cook-Off
*Volley Ball Tournament
*Kid Games & Rides
*Prizes & Raffle Gifts
*Food & Craft Booths
*Live Music & Entertainment
*Car/Truck & M/C Show
*Inspirational Speakers
*Teen Karaoke
All events are open to the public. Organizations, Agencies, Businesses and Governmental Departments are encouraged to compete in the Chili & Salsa Cook-Off and Volleyball Tournament. (The first 6 teams to register for the volleyball tournament will receive a complimentary volleyball)
Also, you are invited to set up an information booth. Whatever your interest may be, just fill out the registration and return via fax 583-9307 or email jangle@championsrecovery.org. For more information, call (559) 583-9300.
Downloads:
SoberFest 2009 Flyer (updated flyer)
Handwritten Registration Form
E-File Registration Form
 New Behavioral Health Program:
Another Kind of Valor
Did you know that 1 in 4 people living in Kings County
are directly affected by military service?
This one day training will cover true stories told on condition of anonymity by returning veterans.
Topics covered include:
PTSD • Survivor Guilt • Rape • Depression • Suicide
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) • Family Violence • Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Presented by a Vietnam Vet and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will learn about signs, symptoms, risks factors, and resources to address these challenges. You will learn the impact of family life stressors and common issues of spouse and children of those who wear or have worn a uniform. You will learn about intervention strategies and support services.
You will learn how you can help.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
From 9am -3pm.
ONLY $25 PER PERSON
Includes lunch, training material, and Another Kind of Valor 4-Disc set!
Another Kind of Valor is a Dan E. Weisburd Production
in association with California Institute for Mental Health
Class size is limited - call now to reserve your seat!
RSVP by September 21st!
(559) 582-3211 ext 2333
Click here for the Another Kind of Valor Registration Form
 Corcoran District Hospital Health Fair at the Annual Cotton Festival
Join the Corcoran District Hospital as well as other organizations to provide health-related information to the community of Corcoran at the annual Cotton Festival.
This event is designed to bring health care information and available resources to the community. This is also a time to provide the community with informational pamphlets to the community that represents services your company can provide.
Date: September 26, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Set-up time: 9:30a.m.)
Place: 1310 Hanna (Right in Front of the Hospital)
If you are interested in participating, please complete the enrollment form and fax it as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about the health fair, you may contact Bob’e Bravo at (559)992-5051, extension 328 or by e-mail at bbravo@corcorandistricthospital.com.
October Events
 KIWANIS CLUB OF CORCORAN
2nd Annual 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
When: Sunday, Oct. 4th 2009
Check-in is between 9 am – 10 am
Shotgun is at 11 am
Where: Valley Oaks Golf Course, Visalia, Ca. (651-1441)
Cost: $100.00 per person (Checks payable to Kiwanis Club of Corcoran. Entry fee includes green fees, golf cart, t-prizes, and dinner) All players must pay in advance (no refunds).
Mulligans: $5 each and limit of one per player
Contacts: Dan Leon 362-1472, Jim Gatto 972-4076, Raul Gomez 287-7542, Marv/Linda Meske 303-9269
CASH Prizes for: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place,
Closest to the hole &
Longest Drive
50/50
Putting Contest
Raffle will be held after the Tournament
SPONSORSHIPS
Hole Sponsor: $100.00
Gold Sponsor: $500.00
Platinum Sponsor: $1,000.00
Click here for the registration form.
 CHARACTER COUNTS! Week October 18-24, 2009
CHARACTER COUNTS! improves the lives of the
adults who teach it — and the communities that
embrace it. CHARACTER COUNTS! gives kids a
framework for ethical living. Simply put, we help
kids make better choices to make everyone’s
life better.
CHARACTER COUNTS! is two things: an
educational framework for teaching universal
values and a national coalition of organizations
that support each other. The result is a culture
change in your school or youth-service program.
CHARACTER COUNTS! is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian. It transcends cultural
differences. It isn’t a curriculum, an add-on, an out of-the-box program, or a quick-fix fad. It’s character
education that works with your needs and preexisting
programs. Just have a look inside and see
how easy it is to understand ― and begin.
For more information please click here.
 Mooney Grove Park 100th Birthday Anniversary Park Celebration (1909 - 2009)
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time: 10am - 2 pm
Where: Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, CA
Learn more about how to get a FREE BOOTH
to promote your business or orgnization at the expo at this open to the public event by contacting Mila Magaña of TC Parks and Recreation at (559) 624-7222.
Please make sure to let staff know you learned about this opportunity from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Logo Art Contest
Mooney Grove Park Centennial Celebration Logo Art Contest
Art & Design Requirements:
Design a logo, hand drawn or electronically, on an 8-1/2" x 11" white paper that commemorates the 100-yeah anniversary of Mooney Grove park, Scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2009. For participants submitting electronic artwork, the image must be a minimum of 8.5" 11" and 300 dpl.
Logo needs to include the following: Mooney Grove park;100 year anniversary or Centennial Celebration or 1909 - 2009. All submissions are subject to digital enhancement and will become property of Tulare County. Include name and address with submission. Contact Jed Chernabaeff or Jeff Forbes at (559) 636 - 5000 for more information.
WINNER RECEIVES $250 AND RECOGNITION AT THE GRAND OPENING OF THE TULARE COUNTY MUSEUM OF FARM LABOR AND AGRICULTURE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009
Submit your logo design by:
5 p.mm Wed, September 9, 2009 to:
Around Tulare County
2800 w. Burrel Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
Or email to: Newsletter@co.tulare.ca.us
Local Announcements
 Attention! School Administrators, Teachers and School Psychologists: Kings County Behavioral Health Administration Needs You!
Kings County Behavioral Health is calling on your participation during the development of the county Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) plan.
You are a vital member of the stakeholder process. With your assistance and guidance we can create an effective PEI plan. Your work and interaction with children and youth can support the Mental Health Services Act in establishing intervention services that meet the needs of Kings County students.
If you are interested in participating in this process or would like more information on the Mental Health Services Act and the Prevention and Early Intervention Plan, please contact
Peter Muñoz, Prevention Coordinator, at
(559) 582-3211 ext. 2441
How are we doing as a Coalition?
Want to know how the Kings Partnership for Prevention is doing compared to other Prevention Coalitions across the country? Click on this link: http://saratogapartnership.org/links/othercoalitions.html and view numerous Prevention Coalition Websites across the USA. Some will look familiar, and some will surprise you!
Thank you to Elaine Heirigs of Monkey Business Marketing for finding this valuable link.
 Do you have a family member who suffers from a mental illness? You are not alone.
Come and join us at the Family Support Group Meeting -
NAMI
First and Third Tuesday of Every Month
Reception 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kings County Behavioral Health
450 Kings County Dr., Suite 104
Hanford, CA
Providing support to families and others coping with mental health issues - from schizophrenia, bi-polar to depression.
For more information call 559-582-3211 Ext. 2333
On Going Announcements, Events & Resources
UC Berkeley School of Public Health Seeking Input on P.H. Education & Training
The UC Berkeley School of Public Health is conducting a survey to solicit opinions and suggestions on the best format and content for part-time public health education and training.
Please fill out this short 10 minute survey, and forward it to colleagues and coworkers that may be interested in providing input.
Contact María Teresa Hernández, M.P.H., Director of Applied Community Research & Evaluation at (510) 642-4541 if you have any questions, or need any more information about this survey.
3720 Folsom Boulevard, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95816 :: T 916.453-0780 :: F 916.453-0783
E-mail advocate@csrha.org
Congressional Recess Guide: Opportunities to Weigh in on Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities
As you are likely aware, the full House, as well as the Senate Appropriations Committee have voted to eliminate the State Grants portion of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) program. Although Congress is currently in recess, there is still time to weigh in with the members of your congressional delegation, as most of them will be spending extended periods of time in their home state and district offices. During this time, it is critical that your members hear from you about the importance of restoring funds to this program.
To that end, CADCA has developed a recess guide, designed to help you maximize your opportunities to weigh in with your congressional delegation; either by setting up appointments to meet directly with your members of Congress, or working with your local government to introduce a resolution in support of restoring funding to the State Grants portion of the SDFSC program, and presenting it to your federal representatives.
Please click here to access the guide: Congressional Recess Guide: Opportunities to Weigh in on Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities.
 Public Safety Substance Abuse Journal for Juvenile and Adult Services
This is a free substance abuse information journal meant for professionals who want to expand their knowledge about current drug abuse and evidence based treatment trends. Currently over 11,000 people subscribe to this journal. Individuals interested in Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Probation, Rehabilitation, Protective Services and Child Welfare should subscribe.
Medtox is a full service laboratory and device manufacturer with accreditations from SAMHSA, CAP, and CLIA.
I would like to personally invite you and your associates to join and receive our free substance abuse journal if you have not already subscribed.
Once you join, the last three issues will be sent automatically over a period of 3 weeks. You may unsubscribe at any time.
The last 5 issues of the Journal have covered:
June
The Truth About False Positives, and what do they really mean?
Brain Abnormalities in Chronic Meth Users
Ketamine and Pain
Butalbital
May
Amphetamine Testing Frequently Asked Questions
Brain Abnormalities in Chronic Methamphetamine Users
Ketamine and its use in Pain Management
A DAR Hotline Call Analysis
April
Yaba, the new Amphetamine Menace
Can Alcoholic Cravings be reduced with Hypertension Drugs
The Patient is high on Cafergot
Soma (Carisoprodol) Examined
March
The One-Pot Method of Methamphetamine
Understanding Opiate Screening
Salvia Divinorum – What is it?
THC & Testicular Cancer Link: Fact or Fiction
February
The Coming Ban on Propoxyphene
How to Capture GHB use
What is ETG and what is it’s relevance in Alcohol/Drug Testing Protocols
Rural Communities and overuse of Vicodin and Oxycontin
To view the archives of past Journals, please click here.
Click here to subscribe the Medtox Journal.
 A New Resource Shows Parents Where to Look for Drugs in Their Homes
A print version of “Danger Zones” House Tour is now available FREE of Charge, No Ordering Limits.
When parents think about keeping their teens safe from drugs, they don’t usually think of drugs that could be found IN their homes. But today’s teens are abusing prescription drugs more than any illicit drug except marijuana.
Teens, who often get prescription drugs from relatives or friends, overwhelmingly report that they didn’t think these drugs were as dangerous as illicit drugs so they felt safe trying them. And many teens abuse over-the-counter (OTC) medications and inhalants because they are inexpensive, widely available, and legal.
Your organization can take advantage of this NEW Media Campaign resource to help educate parents about Rx drug danger zones in the home, customizing it with a simple label across the bottom.
Quantity copies are available, FREE of charge, by visiting www.TheAntiDrug.com or by calling 1-800-788-2800 and requesting House Tour Print Insert: Where Are Drugs in Your House? [ONDCP09-FCINSERT].
ANTI-DRUG UPDATES: Would you like to know about other FREE materials? Would you like to get information about new data, available offerings, and grants? If your organization would like to receive Anti-Drug Update e-mail notifications from ONDCP’s Media Campaign, please visit www.TheAntiDrug.com/Resources to register!
 The following links can be helpful to parents, teachers, schools, communities and youth leaders in planning their safe celebrations and campaigns.
A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
Help Make Summer Safe: Don't Serve Alcohol to Teens
The Face Project: "Our mission to advocate for action to reduce alcohol problems so people everywhere can experience life to its full potential."
Above the Influence
Please God, I'm Only 17 Brochure
What a Teen Should See When it Comes to Alcohol
 Resources: A Guide to Effective Regulation of Alcohol Advertising
The Marin Institute has released a handy guide to effective regulation of alcohol advertising.
It includes: OOH, the First Amendment, public vs. private property, checklists, examples of effective laws, and tips on tricks to watch out for.
Click Here to get your copy.
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