Healthy Cattaraugus County
Monthly Newsletter
DECEMBER/2020
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Have A Plan For A Great Night!
HCC December Blog Post
There Are Many Fun Things To Do This Holiday Season
HCC's Community Survey
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HCC’s Community Survey:  
The HCC Data and Assessment Committee has prepared a communitywide survey to capture important information related to substance use and perceptions of youth use. Every two years many of the local school districts in Cattaraugus County participate in the Prevention Needs Assessment Survey for students in grades 6-12. Questions pertain to youth substance use and perceptions of use. Data from the survey has indicated trends in increased local youth alcohol and marijuana use. We are also seeing trends in decreased perception of risk or harm for use. With that in mind, the committee has designed a survey to understand how parents and/or caregivers perceive youth substance use. We encourage you to share this survey with the populations that you serve as the information will be very valuable in developing additional initiatives for youth substance use prevention and in keeping our community safe and healthy. If you would like a PDF of the survey to print out please contact Tara Estright, Community Coalition Coordinator for more information:  testright@councilonaddiction.org,
(716) 373-4303 ext. 518. The survey will be available until February 28th, 2021. All responses are anonymous, and at the end of the survey there is a separate link (not connected with the survey) where respondents can register for a random drawing of a $25.00 VISA gift card. Thank you for assisting us in helping to gather this important information!
HCC's New Spectrum Commercial
CAReS offers Responsible Server Training (RST)! 
 If you know of a business that could benefit please pass this information on.  RST is available for both On Premises (bars and restaurants) and Off Premises (convenience stores, liquor stores, etc.) Programs.  This is another important way in which the community can work together to prevent underage drinking and the illegal sale of alcohol to minors.
Cattaraugus County
STOP DWI
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“Find Your Truth” Preventing Underage Drinking Video
Community Spotlight
Interview with Jon Chaffee, Tobacco Free CCA and Reality Check Coordinator
Each month HCC recognizes either a coalition partner organization or other community organization for the amazing work they do every day. This month we had the opportunity to speak with Jon Chaffee, Tobacco Free CCA and Reality Check Coordinator.
How Can I Observe National Drunk And Drugged Driving Prevention Month?

The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is generally packed with holiday celebrations, work parties, and getting together with friends for dinner and drinks. This year, the number of in-person gatherings involving large groups of partygoers will likely be much smaller. However, that does not mean that people will not find a way to celebrate the holidays, even if that just involves getting together at a friend or family member’s home and enjoying a few drinks. Unfortunately, according to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, this period is considered one of the deadliest times to drive because of the spike in impaired driving.
The Ripple Effect Video
From: Stop DWI NYS
One Family's Story...
Upcoming Training from CCA
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Preventing Drunk And Drugged Driving
Even though the holidays are a time of celebration for most, it can also be full of tragedy when people don’t take proper precautions with their merriment. December is Drunk and Drugged Driving month, designated to bring awareness to the rise in accidents and deaths caused by driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Even though governments do their best to limit impaired driving with strict laws and public awareness campaigns, it’s up to each of us to stress the importance of these precautions with our friends and family. Here are a few ways to prevent drunk and drugged driving on your watch.