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ODP UPDATES

Safe Prescription Storage for Aging and Vulnerable Adults

The Office of Drug Policy is excited to be in collaboration with the Idaho Commission on Aging for the distribution of Prescription Safety Kits. The kits consist of:

1 Vaultz Lock Box
Educational materials for the prevention of prescription misuse
1 Tamper-evident pill bottle
1 Drug deactivation pouch
Information on prescription drug take-back locations

Beginning in January of 2023, kits will be made available through various programs provided by the Southwest Area Agency on Aging. Kits will also be distributed by Adult Protective Services (APS) to homes that are identified as at-risk for misuse or abuse of prescription medication.

The FY24 Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) application will open February 1, 2023. SABG funding is for prevention providers and organizations seeking to provide substance misuse services directly to youth, families, and other at-risk individuals of Idaho, and/or community coalitions seeking funding to employ environmental strategies designed to reduce the impact of substance abuse at the community level.

Eligible applicants include any governmental entity (including tribal entities), such as counties, cities, schools and school districts, local law enforcement agencies, other public entities, and non-profit private entities such as community-based organizations.

Applications are due March 15, 2022. Learn more about the SABG and how to apply here.

2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

2023 Legislative Resources

The 67th Idaho Legislature will convene on Monday, January 9, 2023 with a State of the State Address from Governor Brad Little. ODP has multiple resources for prevention partners to stay informed, and get involved in, Idaho Substance use-related legislation.

ODP Legislative Bill Tracker

Use this tool to easily follow all substance use-related legislation and sign up for notifications to get updates sent straight to your inbox. Find it at odp.idaho.gov/billtracker

Drug & Alcohol Fact Sheets

ODP has updated one-page fact sheets on numerous substances, including alcohol, marijuana, opioids, kratom, e-cigarettes/vaping, and more. Find them under Fact Sheets in the menu along the top of the page at odp.idaho.gov

Toolkit: How to Contact Your Legislator

A well-articulated personal letter, email, postcard, or phone call are some of the most effective ways to communicate with elected officials. Download ODP's Legislative Toolkit.

PARENTS' CORNER

New Blog Post

Giving is complicated - or is it?

By Michal Lloyd

About fourteen years ago, I ended up in the hospital for a neurological disorder. While there, I was immobile for the entire time, which made me very weak. I returned mid-holiday season. Once I was home, I didn’t have the energy to make Christmas the homey affair I wanted for my daughter with the smell of baking cookies and sparkling lights blinking...

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UPCOMING EVENTS

National Mentoring Summit

January 25 - 27, 2023

Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown

Convened by MENTOR, the Summit is an opportunity for mentoring practitioners, researchers, philanthropic investors, youth leaders, government and civic leaders, and Affiliates from across the country to unite under the shared goal of driving positive change for young people. Attendees will learn from one another, form new connections, and explore best practices for strengthening and expanding mentoring opportunities.

Idaho Prevention and Support Conference 2023

May 4 - 5, 2023

Boise Center - Boise, ID

The 29th Idaho Prevention and Support Conference (IPSC) is scheduled for May 4-5, 2023. The conference will be hosted in Boise, ID at the Boise Centre on the Grove. IPSC focuses on innovation, best practices, collective problem-solving and motivation to most effectively address youth risk, behaviors, foster optimal health, and cultivate academic success for Idaho students.

This statewide conference provides professional development for K-12 school personnel (teachers, counselors, administrators, school resources officers (SROs), school nurses, etc…), education stakeholders, youth development practitioners, community coalitions, law enforcement, juvenile justice, child welfare professionals, and advocates for youth and parents. Through inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions and networking opportunities, attendees will strengthen their ability to cultivate supportive school and community climates for youth.

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TRAINING

Leveraging Systems Change for Substance Misuse Prevention, an Enhanced Prevention Learning Series

January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7 & 14, 2023

This six-week distance learning series offers an interactive experience for participants to explore the role of systems change in substance misuse prevention. Participants will examine capacities shown to enable evidence-based interventions to achieve and sustain expected results and learn how to incorporate these into their work. Trainers will share examples from their own systems change experiences and will highlight how leveraging leadership, communications, funding, and data can help participants to achieve their prevention goals. The distance learning series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussion.