2010 ohio county comprehensive community plan

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Comprehensive Community Plan

County: Ohio County

LCC: Citizens for a Drug Free Ohio County

Date Due: October 2010

Date Submitted: January 10, 2011

New Plan Plan Update

LCC Contact: Deborah ThomasonAddress: 591 Smart Drive, P.O. Box 170City: Rising Sun, IN 47040Phone: 812-438-2437Email: [email protected]

County Commissioners: Ohio County Board of CommissionersAddress: Ohio County Courthouse, 413 Main StreetCity: Rising Sun, IndianaZip Code: 47040

Governors Commission for a Drug Free Indiana

A Division of the


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Ohio County Comprehensive Community Plan 2

Plan Summary

Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide an organization through which thecommunity can plan and implement efforts to address the problems of substance abuseand dependency.

We believe that the healthy development of our citizens, especially our youth, is beingthreatened by the challenges of drug abuse in todays culture. Our purpose is to make apositive impact in the area of substance abuse prevention, treatment and lawenforcement.

We will work to coordinate existing services and to develop new responses to substanceabuse issues. We will also work to create community awareness about the problems andinvolve the community in the committees mission.

History: The Ohio County Citizens for a Drug-Free Community was formed in 1989with the mission of coordinating substance abuse reduction efforts among the variousorganizations within the county. The group followed the direction given by theGovernors Commission For a Drug-Free Indiana in establishing a local coordinatingcouncil in accordance with state law. Members from a variety of communityorganizations were recruited to be involved in the formation of the group and theestablishment of its mission. The County is primarily rural, with a population of 5,726, as

reported by the 2000 Census.

During the years following its formation, the coalition has sought to expand membershipin the group and community awareness about the group and its mission. Manycommunity events have been sponsored by the coalition to increase our knowledge aboutsubstance abuse problems and resources.

Another focus of the coalition has been to expand and improve programs and services inthe areas of prevention, treatment and law enforcement. We have participated in stateand regional training events to increase knowledge about effective programs and havehosted trainings over the years. We have maintained close contact with the Governors

Commission For a Drug- Free Indiana in an effort to be effective in our efforts to reducesubstance abuse in our county.


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Summary of the Comprehensive Community Plan: The coalition holdsmonthly meetings, and these meetings constitute the bulk of the planning process. Theseforums are open to all community members, and we are fortunate to have excellentparticipation and representation from many sectors of the community. During these

meetings, we are able to come to consensus about the problems we face that result fromsubstance abuse, and to create plans for addressing these problems and serving thosecitizens who are most in need of service.

The coalition presents the following problem statements in this comprehensive plan:

Problem Statement #1: Alcohol continues to be a substance which is used and abused on aregular basis in Ohio County.

Problem Statement #2: Legal stimulants continue to be used at a high rate in OhioCounty.

Problem Statement #3 : Individuals and families facing issues associated with substanceabuse and addiction do not have a full range of affordable, accessible intervention,treatment, and aftercare resources and programs available.

Problem Statement #4: There continues to be a need to inform and create awareness forcitizens of both ATOD issues and the drug free coalition.

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Membership List

County LCC Name:# Name Organization Race Gender Category1 Barnes, Jan Safe Passage Caucasian Female Prevention/

Education2 Craig, Janet SIEOC Caucasian Female Prevention/

Education3 Crouch, Regina Ohio County

HealthDepartment

Caucasian Female Medical

4 Davis, Rachel SIEOC Caucasian Female Prevention/Education

5 Dickson, Peg Ohio CountyCommunityFoundation

Caucasian Female CivicOrganization

6 Eldridge, Gary ConcernedCitizen

Caucasian Male Other/LifeSquad

7 Eldridge, Janie EnvironmentalPark

Caucasian Female Prevention/Education

8 Enyart, Kim CMHC Caucasian Female Treatment

9 Ernst, Karen Dearborn/OhioCounty

ProsecutorsOffice

Caucasian Female Justice

10 Fancher, Eldon Ohio County

SheriffsDepartment

Caucasian Male Law

Enforcement

11 Fentress, Michelle Dearborn/OhioCounty

ProsecutorsOffice

Caucasian Female Justice

12 Francis, Mary ASAP Center Caucasian Female Prevention/Education

13 Goodpastor, Paula SIEOC Caucasian Female Prevention/Education

14 Heckman, John First United

Church of Christ

Caucasian Male Religion

15 Hussong, Kim Parent Caucasian Female Other/Public

16 Jenkins, Jim First BaptistChurch

Caucasian Male Religion

17 Johnson, Amber SIEOC Caucasian Female Prevention/Education


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18 Kaibel, Gayla Private PracticePsych ologist

Caucasian Female Treatment

19 Linkel, Kim ICJI Caucasian Female Government

20 Marsh-Niccum,

Debra

Country Serenity

Counseling LLC


21 McCarroll,Summer

Dearborn/OhioCounty

ProsecutorsOffice

Caucasian Male Justice

22 McKay,Tom

Dearborn/OhioCounty

ProsecutorsOffice


23 McKinley, Dottie Rising SunChurch of Christ

Caucasian Female Religion

24 Negangard, Aaron Dearborn/OhioCountyProsecutors

Office


25 Pape, John Rising SunChurch of Christ

Caucasian Male Religious

26 Patz, Stephen Dearborn/OhioCounty

ProsecutorsOffice


27 Pieczonka, Carl Dearborn/OhioCounty

ProsecutorsOffice


28 Richards, Jill Ohio CountyExtension Office


29 Robinson, Jasica Directions! OfCMHC


30 Rolf, Laura Big Brothers/BigSisters


31 Schreiner,Bill Denver SiekmanEnvironmental

Park

Caucasian Male Prevention/Education

32 Snyder, Karen Dearborn/OhioCo United Way


33 Stenger, Marcia Ohio CountyExtension Office



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34 Schreiner,Bill Denver SiekmanEnvironmental

Park

Caucasian Male Prevention/Education

35 Sturegeon,Jennifer

CommunityPartners/Horse

Feather Theurpeutic

Learning Center


36 Thomason, Debbie Education Centerof Rising

Sun/OCCF

Caucasian Female Prevention/Education &

CivicOrganization

37 Valentine, Donita LVC Caucasian Female Treatment

38 Vinson, Janice Rising SunMedical Center

Caucasian Female Medical


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Problem Identification

A. Problem Statement #1: Alcohol continues to be a substance which is used andabused on a regular basis in Ohio County.

B. Supportive Data:1) 3 Juveniles have been charged on alcohol related offenses in the Ohio County Court

from January 1 through September 30, 2010 according to the Dearborn/Ohio CountyProsecutors Office.

2) Monthly Use of Alcohol increased from 2009 to 2010 in grades 10th (22.9% in 2009 to25.4% in 2010) and 12th (50.0% in 2009 to 57.1% in 2010) according to the IPRCSurvey results. The 12th grade rate of monthly alcohol use is significantly higher thanthe state average which was reported at 39.4%.

3) According to the 2010 IPRC Suvery results 36.4% of 10th graders and 63% of 12thgraders have experienced a hangover at some point in their life.

4)44.9% of 12th graders reported Binge Drinking according to the IPRC Survey which issignificantly higher than the state average of 26.2%.5) Through September 2010 there were 182 adults charged on alcohol related offenses in

the Ohio County Court according to the Dearborn/Ohio County Prosecutors Office.

End of Year 1 Update:1.2.3.4.5.


Final Update (end of Year 3):1.

2.3.4.5.

C. Goals:


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1) Reduce monthly alcohol use in grades 10th and 12th by at least 2% by the 2013 asreported in the IPRC Survey results.

2) Reduce the percentage of youth reporting have binged drank to at least the stateaverage by 2013.

End of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks:1.2.3.


Final Report (end of Year 3):

1.2.3.

D. Objectives:

1) Encourage school corporation to continue to participate in the Indiana PreventionResource Survey on an annual basis.

2) Support with resources, prevention education programs provided through the schoolsand other community organizations, with an emphasis on researched basedprevention strategies.

3) Provide healthy, drug free alternatives for the youth of Ohio County, especially afterschool and during summer break.

4)Increase public awareness and education of local ATOD issues and resources relatedto substance abuse reduction.

5) Encourage youth participation in all phases of LCC operations as well as othercommunity prevention projects.

6)Supporting mentoring program that promote a drug free lifestyle.7) Support ATOD education/cessation programs for youths and adults.

Support school activities promoting good lifestyle choices such mock crash and after

prom activities



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End of Year 2 Update:1.2.3.

4.5.

Final Update (end of Year 3):1.2.3.4.5.


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A. Problem Statement #2: Legal stimulants continue to be used at a high rate in OhioCounty.

B. Supportive Data:

1) K2 spice is being sold in Ohio County at two gas stations as reported by coalitionmembers who completed environmental scans.

2) The Dearborn/Ohio County Special Crimes Unit reports indicate increased activityaround these substances.

3) There were 28 charges in Ohio County which dealt with dealing or possession ofcontrolled substances through September 30, 2010 according to theDearborn/Ohio County Prosecutors Office.

4)The 2010 IPRC Survey results show that 12th grade students reporting monthly useof tranquilizers increased from 3.3% in 2009 to 4.1% in 2010.

5) The 2010 IPRC Survey results reports that students in 12th grade in Ohio Countywho use inhalants on a monthly basis was 2% whereas the state average is 1.8%.



Final Update (end of Year 3):1.2.

3.4.5.

C. Goals:

1) Decrease the monthly use of tranquilizers of 12th graders by 1% by 2013.


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2) Have all grades report lower than state averages in regards to monthly inhalantuse by 2013.

End of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks:

1.2.3.

End of Year 2 Annual Benchmarks:

1.2.3.

Final Report (end of Year 3):

1.2.3.

D. Objectives:

1) To inform the public and public officials of businesses which are selling K2, Spiceor any other potentially harmful substance.

2) Increase public awareness and education of potentially harmful substances.3) Support the local police in promoting their drop off site for prescription drugs.4)Encourage students in SADD to speak to fellow classmates of the dangers and

consequences of legal stimulants.




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Final Update (end of Year 3):1.2.3.4.

5.


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A. Problem Statement #3: Individuals and families facing issues associated withsubstance abuse and addiction do not have a full range of affordable, accessibleintervention, treatment, and aftercare resources and programs available.

B. Supportive Data:

1) Inpatient detoxification and addictions treatment can be difficult or impossible forOhio County residents to access, especially those uninsured and underinsured.

2) The closing of the Madison State Hospital in 2001 has exacerbated this problem.3) During 2010, one new self-help or treatment support programs was formed at a

local church, but more awareness of this service needs to be marketed.4)There is not a halfway house within Ohio County.5) Community Mental Health Center provided assistance to 36 clients around

substance abuse issues throughout 2010.6)Country Serenity Counseling provided individual and/or group counseling to 36

person throughout 2010 (7 youth 13 and under, 9 senior high students, 4 youngadults, 14 adults ages 26 to 54 and 2 persons 55 and over)


End of Year 2 Update:

1.2.3.4.5.

Final Update (end of Year 3):1.2.3.

4.5.

C. Goals:

1) Increase the number of Ohio County residents receiving treatmentthrough local options.


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End of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks:1.

2.3.


Final Report (end of Year 3):1.2.3.

D. Objectives:

1) Provide financial support to the local treatment providers to offertreatment services to Ohio County residents who cannot afford to payfor services.

2) Support the new support group formed during 2010 to provide self-helpand support groups to both children and adults.

3) Educate public on available treatment options, including AA, CelebrateRecovery and other treatment options available throughout thecommunity.


End of Year 2 Update:1.

2.3.4.5.

Final Update (end of Year 3):1.2.


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3.4.5.


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A. Problem Statement #4: There continues to be a need to inform and createawareness for citizens of both ATOD issues and the drug free coalition.

B. Supportive Data:1) An average of 13 community partners attended the monthly LCC meetings during2010 according to the LCC secretary reports.

2) The LCC is missing several sectors at each LCC meeting. (Youth and Media)3) It is estimated that through all partners only 40 hours per month is dedicated to

LCC work throughout 2010 as reported by the LCC chair.4)Neither of the local Law Enforcement agencies is represented at the LCC monthly

coalition meetings on a regular basis.5) Due to limited media avenues there is a lack of general awareness of the coalition.


End of Year 2 Update:1.2.3.

4.5.

Final Update (end of Year 3):1.2.3.4.5.

C. Goals:

1) Increase monthly attendance from 13 to 15 by the end of 2012 as reported in themonthly meeting minutes.

2) Provide at least one article per month to at least one media avenue.


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2nd of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks:1.2.3.


Final Report (end of Year 3):1.2.3.

D. Objectives:

1) Develop a recruitment plan to engage additional members.2) Investigate capacity building opportunities and make them available to all LCC

members.3) Collaborate with Law Enforcement and Special Crimes Units to develop and

distribute resources to the community at large.4) Submit monthly articles to the local media for public awareness.5) Expand our web base and keep up to date information on the LCC website.6) Submit monthly articles to the local media for publication.7) Apply for state and federal funding for LCC and partner programs as appropriate.8) Participate in National Awareness campaigns such as Red Ribbon Week, GreatAmerican Smoke Out, etc.9) Educate public on consequences of specific alcohol and drug related charges.10) Support evidence-based programming that provides prevention and intervention

to students during school, financially and with resources.11) Support with resources, positive youth activities and montoring programs that

offer positive lifestyle choices.

End of Year 1 Update:1.

2.3.4.5.

End of Year 2 Update:1.2.


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3.4.5.

Final Update (end of Year 3):

1.2.3.4.5.


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Please attach the Countys Fiscal Report for review!

Next Annual Update Due: October 2011

Next Comprehensive Community Plan Due: October 2013

Date of Community Consultant Review: January 11, 2011

Disclaimer:

You agree that the information provided within this Plan is subject to the following Termsand Conditions. These Terms and Conditions may be modified at any time and from timeto time; the date of the most recent changes or revisions will be established by theCommission and sent electronically to all Local Coordinating Councils.

Terms and Conditions:

The information and data provided is presented as factual and accurate. I herebyacknowledge that I can be asked to submit proper documentation regarding the datasubmitted within the Plan. Failure to do so could result in a denied approval by theCommission under IC 5-2-6-16.

The Local Drug Free Communities Fund must be spent according to the goals identifiedwithin the plan. I hereby acknowledge that I can be asked to submit properdocumentation regarding funds that are collected, allocated, and disbursed within thecounty. Failure to do so could result in a denied approval by the Commission under IC5-2-6-16.

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OHIO County

LOCAL DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES FUND INFORMATION

(1) Amount deposited into the drug-free communities fund during the most recent,complete calendar year, per the County Auditor:

y The Ohio County Auditors office deposited $12,413.84 into the LCCsDrug-Free Community Fund from fees collected last calendar year, 2009.

y $6,350.44 rolled over from unused funds from the previous years.y $18,764.28 total amount available for programs and administrative costs forthe upcoming calendar year.y $3,000 approved for administrative costs leaving $15,764.28 available for the

upcoming year for programming

(2) Funding approval by category, including a brief description of the purpose of thegrant funding:

APPLICANT/PROJECT &PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

AMOUNTREQUESTED

AMOUNTGRANTED

Prevention/EducationDenver Siekman Environmental Park: SummerPrevention Program focusing on Jobs Skills Training for 10youth ages 13-15

$500.00 $500.00

Rising Sun Church of Christ: Community After-promEvent for High School students

1,000.00 800.00

Rising Sun Church of Christ: Afternoons R.O.C.K. inIndiana, 5th & 6th grade afterschool drug preventionprogram for 50 kids

1,000.00 0.00

Directions! Of CMHC, Inc: Get Real about Tobaccoprogram for 5th grade students

1,000.00 0.00

Big Brother Big Sisters: General assistance for matchesthroughout Ohio County

500.00 500.00

SEIOC: Annual Child Abuse Conference 1,000.00 400.00Rising Sun Schools: Support summer programs 100.00not through grant due to lack of attendance.Purdue extension: 1,000.00 800.00

TOTAL(S) 6,000.00 3,000.00


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Treatment/InterventionAMOUNT

REQUESTEDAMOUNT

GRANTED

Systems of Care: Assist with coordinating services forchildren with mental health and ATOD addiction issues byproviding them wrap around services

3,000.00 0.00

Country Serenity Counseling, LLC; Program teachingcoping and anger management skills to Ohio County youthwho have been referred due to ATOD related issues

3,000.00 3,000.00

TOTAL(S) 6,000.00 3,000.00

Criminal Justice ServicesAMOUNT

REQUESTEDAMOUNT

GRANTEDDearborn/Ohio County Prosecutors Office: Manhours, training, and equipment to assist in the investigationof drug related cases in Ohio County

2,000.00 2,000.00

Dearborn/Ohio County Prosecutors Office: Booklets

for the Law and Order (an information booklet about thelaw and law enforcement for drug related issues)

2,000.00 1,000.00

TOTAL(S) 4,000.00 3,000.00

1) Total amount of dollars approved (including previous annual deposit and allunused/rolled over dollars) and dollars awarded (percentages included):

CATEGORY Percentage ofDollars

Approved

DollarsApproved

Percentageof

DollarsAwarded

DollarsAwarded

Prevention/Education 25% $3,000 100% $3,000Treatment/Intervention 25% $3,000 100% $3,000Criminal Justice Services 25% $3,000 100% $3,000Administrative 25% $3,000 100% $3,000TOTAL(S) 100% $12,000 100% $12,000

2) Describe the grant process and requirements for the grantees:This is the third year the Ohio County LCC went to a one-time per year grant cycle. Grant

applicants were required to submit a grant request to a grant committee in Novembermeeting 2009 for the upcoming 2010 year. The grant committee reviewed the grant requestwith the comprehensive plan. The grant committee then submitted a recommendation tothe Ohio County LCC as to which grants to approve and how much they will be funded. TheOhio County LCC then voted to approve or adjust the recommendations of the grantcommittee. The grantees are to report back to the Ohio County LCC after the conclusion ofthe program funded.


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3) Provide administrative expenses (be specific):EXPENSE COST

Rising Sun High School Advertising at Ballpark forsummer leagues

$100.00

Bretzel Enterprises, printing $363.34

RRW Program $1,500.00

4) Provide summary explanation of amount of any unused dollars from previousyears: In the past, the Ohio County LCC has struggled to maintain consistentmembership especially in the area of criminal justice/law enforcement. Therefore,the money allocated in the justice/law enforcement category went unused. However,with the inspiration from the faithful few members and with new energy from newmembers at the table, we have teamed to together to support many new programs.We are still struggling to broaden the input of the criminal justice/law enforcementinvolvement.

5) Additional Comments: On average this group has been collecting $12,000 peryear and spending $16,000. Until recent years there have been significant amountsof leftover funds from which to pull, but no longer have that. The board once againchose to keep the appropriated dollars at $12,000 for 2011 and may have additionalmoney in 2012 to increase our spending.

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