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January Offline Happenings! Thursday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 13, 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, Noon Monday, January 20 Monday, January 20, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 a.m.-7:00p.m.
Woodbury County Expands Binge Drinking Prevention Media Campaign A media campaign targeting binge drinking prevention is underway in Woodbury County, Monona, and Plymouth Counties. The social media, radio and television ads focus on the way binge drinking can change the way a child views their parent. The campaign, called ‘Changes You,” will run through the holidays and winter months and complements the continuing “Stay Classy” and “What Do You Throw Away?” campaigns focusing on younger adults. Woodbury County is one of 23 counties chosen for the campaigns, which are funded through the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant and administrated by Iowa Department of Public Health, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Our previous campaigns have focused on making kids and younger adults think about the consequences of underage and binge drinking to empower them to take control of their lives,” said Davidson Wissing, Woodbury County SPF-SIG Coordinator. “This new campaign really brings home the toll binge drinking can take on a family. Children who see their parents drunk never look at them the same way again.” For more information about the efforts in Woodbury County to prevent and reduce underage and binge drinking email DWissing@jacksonrecovery.com or call 712.234.2327. For information on the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant, visit www.idph.state.ia.us/spfsig/about_us.asp. January is National Mentoring Month For the past five years, I have been a Big Sister to my Little Brother, Layne, through Big Brothers Big Sisters. We started our match with the Every Classroom Counts program. Then we added an out of school component as well. I can tell you that it has been an absolutely rewarding experience for me. When we started our match, I thought that it was all about me giving something to him. I can tell you that certainly is not the case. I have gained as much out of this experience as I hope he has. I am sure that some people are hesitant to become a mentor because they think there is a lot of money involved or that it involves too much time or that the Little might become too attached to them. It can be whatever you want it to be. There are many, many things you can do with your Little that does not involve money like going on a hike, playing disc golf, going to playgrounds, walking the dog, playing catch, playing board games, etc. All you need is a few hours every two weeks to make your match successful. Call Big Brothers Big Sisters or Team Mates or another mentoring program in your area to become a mentor today! beSomebody!!! A special thank you to all the parents who let their children be a part of a program like Big Brothers Big Sisters. They are allowing another person to become a part of their family and that takes special people to do that. Thank you! Linda Phillips, Executive Director, Siouxland CARES Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission Ads New Members Sixty-four new members have joined the Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission, bringing the total 9-12th graders to 189 for 2014. The purpose of the Mayor’s Youth Commission is to explore, communicate, and provide for the needs, problems, issues, and activities affecting the city’s youth. Siouxland CARES facilitates the activities of the Youth Commission and coordinates its adult advisors. The Sioux City Police Dept. is the liaison between Siouxland CARES and the Youth Commission. |
CONTACT US: Siouxland Fact Woodbury County Businesses–Did you know that Jackson Recovery Centers can train your sales and alcohol-serving staff free of charge to reduce your risk of alcohol violations? Jackson utilizes the TIPS program and will work with you to find the best time to conduct training. TIPS training may lower your insurance premiums and save your business property damage. Contact Davidson Wissing at 712-234-2327 or you may email dwissing@jacksonrecovery.com today as this free training is available for a limited time. This is also available in Plymouth and Monona Counties. Contact Jackson Recovery Centers today!! Looking for some helpful websites? www.drugfreeinfo.org
Other Resources beSomebody Tri-State Curfew The following curfew is now in effect in Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff, and Woodbury County, Iowa, North Sioux City, South Dakota, South Sioux City, Nebraska, and Dakota County, Nebraska. Please enforce these times in your home. 10:00 p.m. for minors under the age of 14 About Siouxland CARES The Anti-Drug is Communication. Trustworthiness: Think it. Be it. Make Your Character Count in Siouxland!! |
January 2014 Newsletter
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