Register Today for the Power of Family Meals!

Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM MT

Join us for an insightful webinar on the transformative impact of family meals in curbing youth substance use. Discover the powerful connections between family engagement and prevention strategies, and gain valuable insights from a leading expert in the field. Save the date for this illuminating session that aims to empower professionals with effective tools and strategies for fostering healthier, more resilient communities. Dr. Fishel is the author of Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun, and Conversation for a Happier Family and Healthier Kids and the co-author of Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook.

This presentation will be applicable to prevention professionals, educators, healthcare providers, and parents. Those who register by 5pm on Wednesday, November 15^th will be entered into a drawing for a free copy of Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook. 

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The Idaho Office of Drug Policy (ODP) has been partnering with WestEd’s Justice and Prevention Research Center (JPRC) to conduct a comprehensive statewide scan of current substance misuse prevention programs and develop a new interactive prevention resources dashboard. The Idaho Prevention Resources Dashboard has been completed! The new dashboard has been designed to allow users to quickly identify current prevention services, along with gaps in service and opportunities for increased prevention efforts, across the state’s seven public health districts.

You are invited to participate in a formal presentation and launch of the dashboard. The presentation will review the content of the dashboard, how to navigate it, and show you how to use it to identify prevention trends and gaps in services for continuous quality improvement practices. 

The dashboard presentation will be held on Wednesday, November 29^th from 2:00-3:00 PM MT.

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Created by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 2010, National Prescription Drug Take Back Days happen twice a year in April and October to address the public safety issue created by unused or expired prescription medications, which are highly susceptible to misuse and theft. Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Idahoans to safely and securely dispose of unused, expired, and unwanted prescription medications and help prevent substance misuse and overdose deaths.

On October 28th, 2023, organizations across the state supported and promoted Take Back Day events in their communities to help Idahoans properly dispose of unused or expired medications

• National Results
• Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,383
• Total Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 4,675
• Total Weight of Drugs Collected: 599,897 lbs (300 tons)
• Idaho Results
• Statewide Law Enforcement Participation: 31
• Statewide Take Back Day Collection Site Events: 36
• Statewide Weight of Drugs Collected: 4,500 lbs (2 tons)

Visit ODP's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Webpage for more details. Did you miss the local drug take-back day? Find a collection site near you .

GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT

Kuna School District

In October Kuna School District celebrated Red Ribbon Week by participating in ODP's Sticker Shock Campaign. Students across 5 secondary schools stickered bags across the local community gas stations, grocery stores, and coffee shops. Students had the opportunity to hear from Rocky Herron, retired DEA Special Agent, on the impacts of substance misuse at the individual, family, community, and national levels. Don Fernand, a former police chief and current security personnel at Swan Falls High School, conducted community outreach by recruiting local businesses for participation in the Sticker Shock campaign. Way to go Kuna School District!

OBSERVANCES & EVENTS

No Vape November is a health-conscious initiative encouraging individuals to abstain from vaping. With a focus on promoting well-being and raising awareness about the risks associated with vaping, participants commit to a nicotine-free lifestyle. Join the movement to prioritize respiratory health and make positive choices for a smoke-free future.

You can get involved by spreading the word, sharing your story, educating and advocating, and acknowledging the health consequences. Participate by using these resources from the American Lung Association of the Northern Rockies:

• Partner Toolkit
• Vaping Conversation Guide

SAMHSA's 20th Prevention Day

SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day takes place on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C. Join SAMHSA for the largest annual national gathering dedicated to advancing the prevention of substance use. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of SAMHSA’s Prevention Day, the conference will explore current programs, policies, innovations, and emerging issues; reflect on past accomplishments; and chart a course for the future of prevention.

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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

2023-2024 ISDL Alcohol Education Mini-Grants

Applications Open October 4 - November 17, 2023

The Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) along with the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) recognizes the importance of their role in the area of alcohol education and prevention. ISDL and NABCA want to support those efforts as much as possible and are excited to announce that the 2023-2024 ISLD Alcohol Education Mini Grant Program is now open for submissions. They are encouraging all members of the community including law enforcement, schools, colleges, universities and nonprofit agencies to apply for an award. This is a competitive grant process and the winners will be announced in December 2023 with funds available in January 2024.

The application deadline is Friday, November 17th.

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Idaho LAUNCH Grants

Applications Open October 3 - November 30, 2023



Idaho LAUNCH is a grant program that provides students a one-time opportunity to have 80% of the tuition and fees at an eligible institution covered, up to a maximum amount of $8,000. With approximately 75 million dollars available for Idaho LAUNCH funding, it is possible for this program to offer between 9,000 and 10,000 awards per year!

Learn more.