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July 2015 - In This Issue:
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Join Us at National Night Out!
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Tuesday, August 4th
6:00-9:00pm
Visit the ESAP Coalition @
Church & Dodge or Penny Park
We still need volunteers!
Email: esapc.coordinator@gmail.com
Call/Text: 847-951-0109
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The ESAP Coalition met with 15 other Illinois Drug-Free Communities coalitions on Tuesday, July 14th to collaborate and share resources and information network with local and regional coalitions on Tuesday, July 14th. Alcohol and marijuana prevention, federal and state advocacy initiatives and youth education and engagement were the key topics of discussion during this statewide meeting. |
| On Monday, June 22nd, the ESAP Coalition hosted a free Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) class at the Evanston Ecology Center. One hundred participants were in attendance. The learning objectives of the class were to train and educate sellers and servers to engage in responsible alcohol service, recognize signs of intoxication and utilize various intervention techniques, stop underage sales and drinking in licensed establishments and create safer communities where alcohol is served. The new BASSET law took effect on July 1st, requiring all sellers, servers and bouncers to attend BASSET training and obtain certification every three years. Thank you to Commander Dugan from the Evanston Police Department for attending the training! For more information about the recent training, click here. |
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ESAP Coalition volunteers distributed educational materials, talked about the risks of misusing prescription medications and handed out reusable bags at Evanston's Recycling Fair on Saturday, July 11th.
In total, the NorthShore and Stericycle team collected, sorted and appropriately disposed of
382 lbs
of pharmaceuticals. Three 65-gallon containers of medication bottles and packaging were also collected and recycled. Overall, there were 200 vehicles who participated in the take-back event.
Thanks to volunteers Mahalia Gilot and Lohra Vogel for dedicating their time to this important event!
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Tuesday, August 4th |
National Night Out
Church & Dodge- Kids Activities
Penny Park- Movie in the Park
6:00-9:00pm
Monday, August 17th |
Tobacco Committee Meeting
10:00-11:00am
Tuesday, August 18th |
Alcohol Committee Meeting,
Evanston Public Library
11:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, August 18th |
Executive Committee Meeting,
Sunday, August 23th |
CommUNITY Picnic
Ingraham Park
12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, September 13th |
Evanston Streets Alive!
Main Street
1:00-6:00pm
Friday, September 25th |
Dae Dae World Weekend-
Family Fun Night Information Fair
Fleetwood Jourdain Center
7:00-8:30pm
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Kristin Preihs
has been the
Public Health Educator at the City of Evanston's Department of Health and Human Services and
the ESAP Coalition's Tobacco Chair since January 2015. She has a background in corporate wellness, health promotion, public health, psychology, and statistics. As an energetic member of several public health professional organizations, Kristin acts as a peer reviewer, presents research at public health conferences, and actively looks for opportunities to think "outside the box" in solving health disparities. Specific projects Kristin works on range from assisting work sites with comprehensive polices, tobacco cessation advocacy, disease prevention within the schools and asthma awareness. She has several years of experience in community health and public health at the local, county and state level.
Kristin received her bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in neuroscience from Northern Illinois University. She then earned her M.P.H. in Community Health Education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC).
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| "ESAP Coalition's mission is to increase the health of Evanston youth by preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use through community-level strategies."
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Participate in the Community Health Survey
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| If you are an Evanston resident age 18 years or older, your feedback is important to help the City's Health and Human Services Department identify local health trends and determine how resources should be distributed over the next five years. All survey responses are anonymous. To complete the survey, visit
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| Illinois Powdered Alcohol Ban Effective January 1, 2016 |
Illinois Governor approves a bill banning powered alcohol, amending the Liquor Control Act of 1934. The bill provides that no person shall sell, offer for sale, or deliver, receive, or purchase for resale any product consisting of or containing powdered alcohol in the State of Illinois. It a defines "powdered alcohol" as any powder or crystalline substance containing alcohol produced for human consumption. Violations are considered Class A misdemeanors for first offenses and Class 4 felonies for second or subsequent offenses. The amendment will be effective January 1, 2016. Read more...
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| Adults Favor Raising the Age of Sale to 21 for All Tobacco Products |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a study showing that three out of four American adults favor raising the minimum age of sale for all tobacco products to 21. Currently, the majority of states have a minimum age of 18 to sell tobacco products. In Alabama, Alaska, New Jersey and Utah, the minimum age of sale is 19. Hawai'i is the only state that prohibits selling tobacco products to those under 21. Evanston is among several other cities and counties such as Needham, Massachusetts, New York City, Englewood, New Jersey, and Columbia, Missouri that have adopted laws raising the minimum age of tobacco sales to 21. Research shows people who begin smoking at a young age are more likely to become addicted, to progress to daily use, to smoke more as they grow into adulthood, and to have trouble quitting. Read more...
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New DEA Administrator Eager to Reinstate Drug Take-Back Program
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| Chuck Rosenberg stepped in as the acting administrator for the Drug Enforcement Administration in May 2015. Upon assignment, Rosenberg's biggest shock was the number of deaths due to drug overdose. He said, "I knew there was a problem. I knew it was big. I didn't know it was 120 people a day." Rosenberg plans to revive a drug take-back program saying, "We need you to clean out your medicine cabinet; we need you to give us the stuff in your medicine cabinet that can hurt you or your loved ones." Read more... |
| Gain Skills to Maximize Your College Experience |
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Freshman year of college is an exciting time for young adults, yet the transition can be full of challenges. College Boot Camp, led by highly trained, qualified staff, is a place for young adults to prepare for college life and gain skills on how to deal with stress, roommate relationships, time management, peer pressures, substance use, dating safety and more. For more information or to register, contact mgilot@peerservices.org or call 847-657-7337 for classes in Glenview or 847-492-1778 for classes in Evanston.
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| Support First Night: Evanstonopoly is now $10 |
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First Night Evanston is selling Evanstonopoly, a
property trading
 game for only $10 as a fundraiser for this year's alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration. Help support this vibrant event and the Evanston community. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, visit Bookends and Beginnings at 1712 Sherman Ave, or contact the ESAP Coalition Coordinator.
Text/call 847-951-0109 or email esapc.coordinator@gmail.com to purchase your copy today!
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STAY CONNECTED
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This newsletter was developed under grant #SP016534 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies, and opinions expressed by the ESAP Coalition are those of its members and do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP, SAMHSA, or HHS.
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