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Upcoming Events
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January 1-31, 2021 - National Mentoring Month
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January 29, 2021 - #ThankYourMentor Day
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February 1, 2021 - SABG Grant Application Opens
Local News Stories
National News Stories
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The 66th Idaho Legislative Session convened on January 11th, and ODP has resources to help you stay informed on 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 and 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 at odp.idaho.gov
Toolkit: How to Contact Your Legislator
This ODP toolkit was created to help Idahoans identify and contact their legislators, and provide tips to make the process simple and effective. Download it for free here.
JFAC Handout
ODP presented in front of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on January 18. Check out our JFAC Handout, Why Invest In Prevention.
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Marianne King to Serve as Interim Administrator |
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Marianne King will be serving as the Interim Administrator for the Office of Drug Policy at the request of Governor Little. Marianne has been with ODP for over seven years as the Grant Project Director, overseeing the primary prevention efforts of more than 70 grantees across Idaho for the Substance Abuse Block Grant. Her experience in substance misuse prevention makes her incredibly qualified to serve as our Interim Administrator, and our office is grateful and excited for her willingness to assume the responsibilities of the position. |
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Nikki Regent will be leaving her role as Administrative Assistant
Nikki has been with ODP for over a year helping keep our office running smoothly and serving as our main point of contact for concerned and curious constituents. Nikki has accepted a position with Boise State University and we're excited to see what she'll accomplish while helping Idaho students pursue degrees.
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JANUARY IS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH |
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January is National Mentoring Month and ODP believes that the benefits of quality, positive mentorship make it a vital component of our primary prevention work. So, ODP is celebrating the annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our state's youth with caring adults.
Research shows that mentors play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible choices, attend and engage in school, and reduce and avoid risky behaviors like alcohol and drug use. Yet, 1 in 3 young people will grow up without a mentor.
Want to join us in celebrating and advocating for mentoring in Idaho? Celebrate #ThankYourMentor day on January 29, and find toolkits and graphics to help your organization amplify mentoring from MENTOR National.
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT:
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MAGIC VALLEY
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Mentoring Helps Youth See & Achieve Possibilities.
BeTheParents.org - ODPs statewide underage drinking prevention campaign - wrote a blog about the benefits of mentorship and interviewed Lindsey Westburg, the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Magic Valley, about the impact she has seen mentorship have on youth in Twin Falls, ID. Read more.
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UPDATES & RESOURCES FROM PREVENTION PARTNERS
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Idaho Opioid Data Dashboard from DOPP
The Idaho Opioid Data Dashboard - created by the Drug Overdose Prevention Program - provides data on opioid prescriptions, opioid related overdose deaths, emergency department visits, & Poison Control Center calls.
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Free Community Prevention Webinar Series
This series on drug and alcohol trends is brought to you by the Cottonwood Police Department, Idaho North Central Public Health, and the Region 2 Behavioral Health Board through an ODP Partnerships for Success Grant. Learn more.
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Free Vaping Education Resources
Project Filter, Idaho’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program, is committed to combating youth vaping in Idaho and offers FREE resources to assist educators, parents, and teens tackle vaping.
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We envision a safe and healthy Idaho free from the devastating impact of substance use on youth, families, and communities. |
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