SAPCA Launches Marijuana Information Survey
SAPCA seeks anonymous feedback from youth in Alexandria. The feedback will be used to strengthen SAPCA’s marijuana prevention efforts. If you are a youth (18 and under) in the City of Alexandria, please complete this brief survey online.
If you work with a group of youth in the City of Alexandria, please have them complete this brief survey online or by using this form. If you use the form, please mail the completed forms to the attention of Noraine Buttar, 720 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or scan them and email them to noraine.buttar@alexandriava.gov.
Fourth Prescription Drug Take Back Day a Success
The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Office, in partnership with SAPCA, collected 227 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at the fourth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10am to 2pm. Residents dropped off unused prescription medications at three drop sites in the City: Police Headquarters, the George Washington Masonic Memorial and the Del Ray Pharmacy. The service was free and anonymous.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Celebrate Alcohol Awareness Month with SAPCA! We have an information table with fun games at T.C. Williams during lunch periods this week (4/23 - 4/26). Help us celebrate by talking to youth about the negative effects alcohol can have on the growing teen brain and refer youth to resources such as www.checkyourself.com.
The City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services invites you to take advantage of free, anonymous online alcohol screening. If you have been drinking too much lately, or if you simply want to assess your drinking habits, this will provide you with immediate, customized feedback.
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month -- a big THANK YOU to our volunteers!
The Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria has over 200 members and community partners. Our work would truly not be possible without all of their leadership, support, and participation. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and this month we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of our volunteers and partners for ALL that they do. In recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we would like to highlight some of the work that our “Volunteer Stars” have been doing this year! Click here to learn more about volunteers Derek Bibbs and Shelly Morgan.
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria Releases Report Highlighting Need for More Youth Programs in City’s East End
The report describes the findings of the 2011 Community YouthMapping (CYM) project, which was sponsored by a broad partnership involving SAPCA, City agencies, nonprofit organizations and various City boards and commissions. Click here to read the full report.
Engaging Youth and Creating Community Partnerships Through Community YouthMapping
On February 7, SAPCA members presented Engaging Youth and Creating Community Partnerships Through Community YouthMapping to 120 youth and adults at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum at National Harbor. Presenters included SAPCA’s Chair, Allen Lomax; SAPCA’s Coordinator, Noraine Buttar; and SAPCA Board Member and T.C. Williams student, Derek Bibbs. SAPCA Vice-Chair, Shelly Morgan and T.C Williams students, Tae’Von Bibbs and Alonzo Nichols also attended the forum. Click here to watch the video embedded in the presentation.
Celebrating a Successful 2011!
We had a banner 2011 and wanted to share our successes with you and THANK you for all your support. This work is only made possible by partners across the community working together towards a healthier Alexandria.
SAPCA Chair, Allen Lomax is One of Alexandria's Living Legends of 2012
The Living Legends of Alexandria project is designed to identify, honor and chronicle those individuals whose vision and dedication have made a tangible difference to the quality of life in Alexandria. Allen has been an active volunteer and leader advocating for policies and community change to promote the well-being, growth, and development of youth in Alexandria for over 21 years. He currently chairs the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria in addition to SAPCA.
Check Out the New Smokefree Teen Site
There is a great new resource to support teens to quit smoking. The developers of the SmokeFree.gov site and the women-specific sub-site at http://women.smokefree.gov have now developed a youth-specific site: http://teen.smokefree.gov.
SAPCA Awarded Certificate for Work on Underage Drinking Laws
The Arlington Ready Coalition presented SAPCA with a certificate of appreciation, on behalf of the Community Coalitions of Virginia, to recognize SAPCA's achievements toward improving underage drinking laws in the state of Virginia. Based on SAPCA's recommendations, Delegate Charniele Herring sponsored a bill, strengthening the language in the Code of Virginia relating to providing alcohol to minors. The new wording made the "Social Host" law more enforceable in Virginia. It holds adults accountable for willfully contributing to the provision of alcohol to all underage consumers.
SAPCA Vice-Chair Shelly Morgan featured on White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Website
Shelly Morgan offers “A Partner’s Perspective” on the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s strategy site. She explains why and how she became involved in coalition work. Click here to hear Shelly’s story.
Sticker Shock volunteers kick off the campaign with support from Mayor William D. Euille. |
Project Sticker Shock Kicks-Off Successfully - Story on Channel 7 News
On October 22, teams of youth and adults from the City of Alexandria “shocked” purchasers of alcohol by placing bright red warning stickers on multi-packs of beer, wine coolers and other alcohol products in Alexandria stores. The stickers contain warnings about the serious penalties for furnishing alcohol to minors. In Virginia, providing alcohol to a minor is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a punishment of up to $2,500 and up to 12 months in jail, or both. In addition, to these penalties, a person found guilty of this offense shall have his or her license to operate a motor vehicle suspended for a period of not more than one year. Check out Channel 7's coverage!
