Casco Bay C.A.N. Coalition...Create Awareness Now to Reduce Youth Substance Abuse
Next meeting date: September 14th, 2010 - 7:15-8:45AM, Cumberland Town Hall, East Conference Room.
Together we C.A.N. make a difference!
What is Casco Bay C.A.N.?
Casco Bay C.A.N. is a coalition of individuals, organizations, and businesses who work together to reduce youth substance abuse. We do this by using environmental, or cultural, strategies (for example policy, media & marketing, law enforcement) to change community attitudes and availability of substances.
Who is involved in Casco Bay C.A.N.?
Casco Bay C.A.N. is made up of representatives from schools, law enforcement, parent groups, youth organizations, treatment agencies, and many other concerned community members. Casco Bay C.A.N. serves the towns of Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport & Pownal.
What are the goals of Casco Bay C.A.N.?
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Strengthen parental enforcement & monitoring by dispelling common myths around underage drinking, increasing parental knowledge of youth substance abuse, and empowering parents to prevent youth substance abuse themselves
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Strengthen enforcement through increasing law enforcement violation rates for underage drinking
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Reduce youths’ access to alcohol, marijuana & other drugs from parents, older siblings, and friends
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Strengthen messages around alcohol & marijuana sent to youth by adults in the community
How can I get involved?
It’s easy! The Casco Bay C.A.N. Steering Committee meets once a month at the Cumberland Town Hall. Casco Bay CAN also has several town-specific action teams, and is often looking for community volunteers to help out on a variety of projects. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact us via email or call Suzanne DiBella-Olson at (207) 773-7737.
Let’s work together to create an environment that promotes healthy choices for youth!