Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana

A Division of the

Comprehensive Community Plan

County: LaGrange

LCC: Council for a Drug-Free LaGrange County

Date Due: 8/31/2019

Date Submitted: 10/15/19

New Plan Plan Update X

LCC Contact: Angie Zelt

Address: 7230 Stahlhut Road City: Fort Wayne Phone: 260-710-5558 Email: angie@letterperfectservices.com

County Commissioners: Larry Miller, Terry Martin, Dennis Kratz Address: 114 W. Michigan City: LaGrange Zip Code: 46761

Plan Summary Mission Statement: The mission of the Council for a Drug-Free LaGrange County (CDFLC) is to raise awareness of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues and to support the most effective combination for individuals and other resources to positively impact the problems of drug and alcohol abuse in our community.

History: The Council for Drug-Free LaGrange County (CDFLC) was formed in 1989 to assess needs and coordinate community programs related to substance abuse in the county.

CDFLC operates under a basic organizational structure to ensure direction and collaboration as we seek to accomplish our objectives as delineated in our Comprehensive Plan. The CDFLC selects its administrative leadership, determines and accomplishes projects directed to fulfill its mission, and recruits additional membership as well as special project support. The volunteer leadership includes an elected chairperson, vice chair, and treasurer. A paid coordinator also serves as recording secretary, community contact and liaison between the Council and the Regional Advisory Board.

The CDFLC meets monthly, hearing reports from recipients of County Drug-Free Communities funding, updates on activities, need for additional programs, and opportunities for networking.

In February 1995, representatives from civic organizations, education, law enforcement, local government, judiciary, treatment, business, religion and youth were assembled at a retreat to identify problems and develop strategies to include in the comprehensive plan. This was a joint retreat for CDFLC and Step Ahead/First Steps (SA/FS). The SA/FS Family Preservation and Support Plan incorporated issues identified at the retreat.

Again in 1999, CDFLC hosted a summit which included all the aforementioned representatives resulting with a prioritized list of recommended actions which were incorporated in subsequent comprehensive plans.

The CDFLC has been designated by the Governor’s Commission for a rug-Free Indiana and the County Commissioners to act as the recommendation and review committee for the allocation of Local Drug-Free Communities Funds.

The Council for a Drug Free LaGrange County monitors grant recipients by requiring a signature on a memorandum of understanding which states that a recipient:

1. Agrees to give an oral report on their project/organization to CDFLC during a time scheduled by the CDFLC.

2. Agrees to submit a mid-year and year-end written report.

3. Agrees to attend six of the ten monthly meetings during the current grant cycle.

4. Agrees to ensure the funds are used only for the project/program applied for.

The 2016 Census indicated the following for LaGrange County: Population 38,809 Persons under 18 years, percent 33.6% Persons 65 years and over, percent 12.9% Female persons, percent 49.4% Persons of Hispanic or Latino Origin, percent 4.0% White persons not Hispanic, percent 94.2% High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2011-2015 63.0% Bachelor’s degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2011-2015 9.8% Language other than English spoken at home, 5+ 43.3% Households, 2011-2015 11,719 Median household income, 2011-2015 $49,964 Persons below poverty level, percent, 2011-2015 8.6% Land area in square miles, 2010 379.62 Approximately 37% of the population of LaGrange County is Amish, and the county is home to the third largest Amish community in the United States. The largest population concentration is the town of LaGrange with 2,625 residents in 2010 and also serves as the county seat. There are three public school districts and one private school in LaGrange County.

Summary of the Comprehensive Community Plan: The problem statements were determined upon review of our local data, as well as the 74 responses from our community assessment conducted in the summer of 2016. Highlights of that assessment are as follows: Alcohol:

62.5% of people are personally aware of one or more adults in Adams County who use alcohol excessively.

65% of people are personally aware of one or more youth in Adams County who use alcohol.

10% of people are personally aware of one or more youth who use alcohol excessively (5 or more drinks in a day).

26% of adults think alcohol use by youth is harmless.

Marijuana:

62.5% of people are personally aware of one or more youth in Adams County who have used marijuana.

43% of people are personally aware of one or more youth who use marijuana regularly.

65% of people are personally aware of adults in Adams County who use marijuana regularly.

30% said adults think marijuana use by youth is harmless.

74% of people think marijuana use leads to the use of other drugs. Drugs – Illegal and Prescription

48% of people are personally aware of one or more adults in Adams County who use illegal drugs such as meth, heroin, or cocaine.

31% of people are personally aware of one or more youth in Adams County who use illegal drugs such as meth, heroin, or cocaine.

27% of people are personally aware of one or more youth in Adams County who abuse prescription drugs.

When asked, “How much of a problem are the following substances in Adams County?” the primary responses were:

Alcohol – very much 34%; somewhat 49%

Methamphetamine – very much 78%

Prescription Drugs – very much 37%

Marijuana – very much 46% Based on the review of the data and the assessments, our problem statements became: Problem Statement #1: Problem Statement #1: Substance abuse continues to be a problem among youth in LaGrange County. Problem Statement #2: The incidence of drug and alcohol use and related offenses among adults continues to be a problem. The Council for a Drug Free LaGrange County monitors grant recipients by requiring a signature on a memorandum of understanding which states that a recipient:

Agrees to give an oral report on their project/organization to CDFLC during a time scheduled by the CDFLC.

Agrees to submit a year-end written report.

Agrees to attend six of the ten monthly meetings during the current grant cycle.

Agrees to ensure the funds are used only for the project/program applied for.

Membership List

County LCC Name: Council for a Drug-Free LaGrange County # Name Organization Race Gender Category 1 Arron Knisley LaGrange County Sheriff’s

Department Caucasian Male Law Enforcement

2 Robinn Mitchell Bowen Center Caucasian Female Treatment

3 Octavia Yoder Community Foundation of LaGrange County

Caucasian Female Civic Organization

4

5 Laney Krantz LaGrange County Community Foundation

Caucasian Female Civic Organization

6 Terry Martin County Commissioner Caucasian Male Government

7 Dee Miller Howe United Methodist Caucasian Female Other

8 Yvonne Riege ARC INC. Caucasian Female Treatment

9 Linda Hathaway McMillen Center for Health Education

Caucasian Female Education

10 Mimi Wismer LaGrange Communities Youth Centers

Caucasian Female Other

11 Jamelle Godlewski Reason 4 Hope Caucasian Female Other

12 Nathan Springer Wolcottville Police Department

Caucasian Male Law Enforcement

13 Shelly Allen Women in Transition Caucasian Female Self-Help

14 Don Faust LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department

Caucasian Male Law Enforcement

15 Justin Vankoevering

Department of Children Services

Caucasian Female Other

16 Sherilyn Lackey Westview Community Schools

Caucasian Female Education

17 Ann Marie Cruz Right Mind PC Other Female Treatment

18 Dawn Ernsberger Right Mind PC Caucasian Female Treatment

19 Kathy Dunafin Elijah Haven Caucasian Female Self-Help

20 Lisa Bowen-Slaven LaGrange Superior Court Caucasian Female Law Enforcement

21 Jackie Diekman Shipshewana PD Caucasian Female Law Enforcement

# Name Organization Race Gender Category

22 Randy Merrifield JDAI Caucasian Male Government

23 Tim Cleveland State Excise Caucasian Male Law Enforcement

24 Tonda Prince LaGrange Drug Court Caucasian Female Law Enforcement

25 Susan Acree Mike Thomas Realtor Assoc. Caucasian Female Community

26 Tammy Scalzo Mongo River Canoe & Kayak LLC

Caucasian Female Community

27 Rich Cory Westview HS Caucasian Male Education

28 Travis Glick LaGrange Prosecutors Office

Other Male Government

29 Kimberly Hayes Reason 4 Hope Caucasian Female Community Organization

30 Alicia Johnson Bowen Center Caucasian Female Treatment

31 Brittney Schori Purdue Extension Caucasian Female Community Organization

32 Meghan Ruckman The Lutheran Foundation Caucasian Female Community Organization

33 Ben Stucky Church of God Caucasian Male Community Organization

34 Jen Will Parkview Hospital Caucasian Female Medical

35 Damon Witherspoon

Prairie Heights High School Caucasian Male Education

36 Joanne Gillespie Lakeland School Caucasian Female Education

Problem Identification

Problem Statement #1: Substance abuse continues to be a problem among youth in LaGrange County.

1. In 2015, LaGrange County Juvenile Probation reports 71 cases for substance abuse offenses (63 for alcohol, 5 for marijuana, 2 for meth, and 1 for amphetamines).

2. The LaGrange County Prosecutors office reports 205 juvenile cases filed in 2015.

3. The LaGrange Sheriff’s Department reports 40 arrests in 2015 for minor in possession or consuming alcohol.

4. LaGrange Bowen Center provided 11% of substance abuse services to adolescents between the ages 0-18 years of age.

End of Year 1 Update:

1. In 2016, Lagrange County reported 197 juvenile cases filed. This number is down

approximately 4% from the previous year.

2. The LaGrange Sheriff’s Department reported that in 2016 there were 42 minors

arrested for the possession/consumption/transportation of alcohol. This number

is up by 5% from the previous year.

3. In 2016, LaGrange County Juvenile Probation reports 101 cases of substance abuse

offenses (78 for alcohol, 13 for marijuana, 4 for possession of paraphernalia, 3 for

possession of a controlled substance, 1 for possession of a synthetic drug, 1 for

possession of a narcotic drug, and 1 for dealing in a scheduled 1 controlled

substance).

4. In 2016, LaGrange Bowen Center provided 8% of substance abuse services to

adolescents between the ages of 0-18 years of age.

End of Year 2 Update: 1. In 2017, LaGrange Bowen Center provided 8% of substance abuse services to

adolescents between the ages of 0-18 years of age.

Final Update (end of Year 3): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

C. Goals:

1. Reduce the number of substance abuse offenses committed by juveniles by 3%.

End of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks:

1. In 2016, the number of juvenile cases filed was down 4% from the previous year.

End of Year 2 Annual Benchmarks:

1. In 2017, there were 140 juvenile substance use offenses for LaGrange County.

120 illegal possession/consumption/transportation of alcohol

1 contributing to the delinquency of a minor

1 dealing in a schedule I controlled substance

1 maintaining a common nuisance

2 possession of a controlled substance

11 possession of marijuana

1 possession of methamphetamine

3 possession of paraphernalia 2. 3.

Final Report (end of Year 3):

1. 2. 3.

D. Objectives:

1. Raise community awareness of the problem of underage drinking, drug use by

youth, and tobacco use by youth.

2. Support prevention programs for youth specifically addressing alcohol,

tobacco, and drug use and abuse, giving priority to evidence-based programs.

3. Support programs with a mentoring component.

4. Support law enforcement and judicial initiatives that address underage

drinking, youth drug use, and the underage use of tobacco products, including

support of K9 programs.

5. Promote and support counseling services for youth, including treatment

services to the financially disadvantaged.

6. Increase awareness of available programs and resources in the community,

including those for treatment and recovery.

7.Promote awareness of the Lifeline Law.

End of Year 1 Update: 1. CDLFC works to raise community awareness of the problem of underage drinking,

drug use by youth, and tobacco use by youth through the agencies we grant to and

through the efforts of the coalition. Supported programs targeting youth include The

Coconut Hut Youth Center, Hope 4 Youth, LCYC After School Program and McMillen

Health. Each of these agencie works to educate youth on the dangers of underage

drinking, drug and tobacco use through educational programs, mentoringn program

and school assemblies. In addition, CDFLC uses our Facebook page to share statistics

on these issues and services offered throughout our community. The coordinator also

provides the local newspaper monthly articles which throughout the year touch on

these topices.

2. LaGrange Community Youth Centers/After School Program offers drug and alcohol-

free teen programming. The Coconut Hut is a safe, drug and alcohol-free place for

the youth to meet and have fun. The McMillan Center for Health Education provides

drug and alcohol curriculum within the schools.

3. CDFLC supports The Coconut Hut Youth Center, Reason 4 Hope and the LCYC After

School programs that have a strong mentoring component for youth.

4. CDFLC supports the Wolcottville Police Department K9 unit, this is the law

enforcement agency requesting grant support from our coalition. We continue to

support law enforcement and judicial initiatives that address underage drinking,

youth drug use, and the underage use of tobacco products as we are able through

newspaper articles and Facebook posts. We encourage law enforcement to attend our

meetings and be active members of the coalition.

5. CDFLC promotes and supports counseling services for youth, including treatment

services to the financially disadvantaged through our grant support of the Bowen

Center, Northeastern Center and ARC. Bowen Center and ARC specifically offer

services to indicent clients.

6. CDFLC works to increase awareness of available programs and resources in the

community, including those for treatment and recovery through a variety of ways. Our

Facebook page has increasingly become our main form of community communication

in addition to our Parents at Work flyers. The Facebook page has shown an increase in

visits and shares over the past year. Each month the Parents at Work flyer contains

helpful statistics and drug trends. Members are encouraged to post flyers at their place

of employment, community boards, churches and anywhere else it will be well

displayed. Many months we post the Parents at Work flyer on our Facebook page.

Each month a newsletter is provided to the coalition members and local media which

includes drug and alcohol trends and statistics.

7. CDFLC has made little progress with promoting awareness of the Lifeline Law. It is

the hope of the coalition to address this objective more so in the coming year.

8. The number of juvenile cases filed was down from the previous, our goal is to sustain

this decrease.

End of Year 2 Update: 1. CDLFC works to raise community awareness of the problem of underage drinking,

drug use by youth, and tobacco use by youth through the agencies we grant to and

through the efforts of the coalition. Supported programs targeting youth include

Hope 4 Youth, McMillen Health, area high schools and Purdue Extension. These

agencie work to educate youth on the dangers of underage drinking, drug and tobacco

use through a variety of school programs, after school programs and school

assemblies. CDFLC uses our Facebook page to share statistics on these issues and

services offered throughout our community. Our Facebook followers and likes

continue to grow.

2. CDFLC supports Reason 4 Hope which has a mentoring component for youth.

3. CDFLC supports the LaGrange County Drug Court. We continue to support law

enforcement and judicial initiatives that address underage drinking, youth drug use,

and the underage use of tobacco products as we are able through newspaper articles

and Facebook posts. We encourage law enforcement to attend our meetings and be

active members of the coalition. Currently a new officer from the Shipshewana Police

Department has joined our coalition and is active.

4. CDFLC promotes and supports counseling services for youth, including treatment

services to the financially disadvantaged through our grant support of the Bowen

Center, Northeastern Center and ARC. Bowen Center and ARC specifically offer

services to indigent clients. Area schools are alsow now involved with

5. CDFLC works to increase awareness of available programs and resources in the

community, including those for treatment and recovery through a variety of ways. Our

Facebook page has increasingly become our main form of community communication.

The Facebook page has shown an increase in visits and shares over the past year. Each

month the Parents at Work flyer contains helpful statistics and drug trends. Members

are encouraged to post flyers at their place of employment, community boards,

churches and anywhere else it will be well displayed. Each month a newsletter is

provided to the coalition members. In addition to articles and agency information

posted on our Facebook page we’ve begun to regularly post encouraging quotes, these

have proven to substantiality increase our Facebook traffic.

6. CDFLC has made little progress with promoting awareness of the Lifeline Law. It is

the hope of the coalition to address this objective more so in the coming year.

Final Update (end of Year 3): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A. Problem Statement #2: The incidence of drug and alcohol use and related offenses among adults continues to be a problem.

B. Supportive Data: 1. In 2015, Bowen Center provided 22% of substance abuse services to the ages of

19-21, and 64% to clients who were ages 21-66 years of age.

2. In 2015, Bowen Center reports that of the clients they serve with alcohol use

disorders: alcohol abuse episodic is 4%; alcohol abuse continuous is 3%, alcohol

abuse disorder is 3%, alcohol dependence is 4%.

3. In 2015, Bowen Center provided services to clients with: amphetamine abuse at

7%, amphetamine dependence at 5%, and amphetamine, in remission at 5%, and

6% of clients with a cannabis use disorder. Bowen Center provides services to

clients who have been diagnosed with other substance abuse disorder at 14%.

4. Bowen Center provided 7366 hours in service to clients in substances abuse

diagnoses (group, individual and evaluations settings).

5. ARC, Inc reports that of the 23 substance abuse clients seen in 2015, 14 (64%)

were for alcohol; 6 (27%) were for cannabis; 2 (9%) were for meth; and one client

did not reply.

6. Lagrange County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests for 2015:

Dealing/Possession of Controlled Substance 13

Dealing Marijuana 2

Dealing / Manufacture Methamphetamine 10

Possession of 2 or more Precursors 10

Dumping Controlled Substance Waste 0

Maintaining a Common Nuisance 37

Operating While Intoxicated 130

Possession of Methamphetamine 51

Possession of Marijuana 44

Possession of a Legend Drug 2

Possession of Paraphernalia 68

Public Intoxication 0

Visiting a Common Nuisance 23

Unlawful Possession of a Syringe 13

Possession of Synthetic 6

7. In 2015, in Superior Court, there were 102 alcohol offenses and 80 drug offenses,

totaling 182 alcohol/drug offenses.

8. In 2015, in Circuit Court, there were 23 alcohol cases and 46 drug offenses, for a

total of 69 alcohol/drug offenses.

End of Year 1 Update:

1. In 2016, Bowen Center provided 26% of substance abuse services to the ages of

19-21, and 60% to clients who were ages 21-71 years of age.

2. In 2016, Bowen Center reports that of the clients they serve with alcohol use

disorders is 11%.

3. In 2016, Bowen Center provided services to clients with: amphetamine use

disorder at 16%, and 9% of clients with cannabis use disorder. Bowen Center

provides services to clients who have been diagnosed with other substance abuse

disorder at 14%.

4. Bowen Center provided 7066 hours in service to clients in substances abuse

diagnoses (group, individual and evaluations settings).

5. Lagrange County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests for 2016:

Dealing/Possession of Controlled Substance

4

Dealing Marijuana 3

Dealing / Manufacture Methamphetamine 7

Possession of 2 or more Precursors 6

Dumping Controlled Substance Waste NA

Maintaining a Common Nuisance 30

Operating While Intoxicated 110

Possession of Methamphetamine 45

Possession of Marijuana 55

Possession of a Legend Drug 3

Possession of Paraphernalia 64

Public Intoxication 2

Visiting a Common Nuisance 16

Unlawful Possession of a Syringe 13 Possession of Synthetic 8

End of Year 2 Update:

1. In 2017, Bowen Center provided 22% of substance abuse services to the ages of 19-

21, and 62% to clients who were ages 21-71 years of age.

2. In 2017, Bowen Center reports that of the clients they serve with alcohol use

disorders is 9%.

3. In 2017, Bowen Center provided services to clients with: amphetamine use

disorder at 22%, and 13% of clients with cannabis use disorder. Bowen Center

provides services to clients who have been diagnosed with other substance abuse

disorder at 8%.

4. Bowen Center provided 8,210 hours in service to clients in substances abuse

diagnoses (group, individual and evaluations settings).

Final Update (end of Year 3): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

C. Goals:

1. Increase the number 0f individuals receiving treatment by 3%. 2. Increase the number of drugs arrests by 3%. 3. Increase the number of alcohol arrests by 3%.

End of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks:

2. & 3. The LaGrange County Sherriff’s Department reports the following arrests in 2016 with the 2015 numbers for comparison. As noted, the number of arrests increased in three areas related to drugs but unfortunately the number of arrests due to drugs dropped in five years. Additionally, the number of arrests in the area of alcohol is down. These numbers are indicating an area that needs to be addressed.

2015 2016 +/-

Dealing/Possession of Controlled Substance

13 4 -9

Dealing Marijuana 2 3 +1

Dealing / Manufacture Methamphetamine 10 7 -3

Possession of 2 or more Precursors 10 6 -4

Dumping Controlled Substance Waste 0 NA NA

Maintaining a Common Nuisance 37 30 -7

Operating While Intoxicated 130 110 -20

Possession of Methamphetamine 51 45 -6

Possession of Marijuana 44 55 +11

Possession of a Legend Drug 2 3 +1

Possession of Paraphernalia 68 64 -4

Public Intoxication 0 2 +2

Visiting a Common Nuisance 23 16 -7

Unlawful Possession of a Syringe 13 13 -0- Possession of Synthetic 6 8 +2

End of Year 2 Annual Benchmarks:

1. Data unavailable. 2. 3.

Final Report (end of Year 3):

1. 2. 3.

D. Objectives:

1. Raise community awareness of issues surrounding drug and alcohol use and abuse among adults, including prescription drug abuse.

2. Support programs/initiatives that have the potential to reduce alcohol and drug offenses among adults.

3. Support law enforcement and judicial initiatives that address drug- and alcohol- related offenses among adults.

4. Promote and support counseling services for adults, including treatment for the financially disadvantaged.

5. Increase awareness of available programs and resources in the community, including those for treatment and recovery.

6. Promote the prescription drug drop-off box for unused and expired medications. End of Year 1 Update:

1. CDFLC works to raise community awareness of issues surrounding drug and

alcohol use and abuse among adults, including prescription drug abuse in a

variety of ways. We regularly submit articles to the local newspaper, provide the

coalition with Parents at Work flyers to be displayed in the work place, area

community boards, churches and agencies. Additionally, CDFLC has focused

more effort on our Facebook page and share information on drug , alcohol and

prescription drug abuse throughout the year. Some coalition members share

such information on their web sites, in their brochures and with their clients.

2. CDFLC supports agencies within our coalition that have the potential to reduce

alcohol and drug offenses among adults such as the Bowen Center, ARC and the

Northeastern Center. Northeastern Center and Bowen Center both provide

individual counseling to youth in LaGrange County. ARC, Inc. provides services

to youth in the form of substance abuse education classes.

3. CDFLC supports law enforcement and judicial initiatives that address drug- and

alcohol- related offenses among adults by granting to the Wolcottville Police

Department for their K9 unit. The K9 program provides many K9

demonstrations throughout the year for children and adults, often presenting to

up to 1,000 per year. The demonstrations serve as an opportunity for the officer

to show the community what the K9 is capable of doing and at the same time

allows the officer to speak with children and adults about the dangers of drugs

and drug use.

4. CDFLC strives to promote and support counseling services for adults, including

treatment for the financially disadvantaged in an effort to ensure people from all

walks of life and all situations have access to to the services they need and

deserve. Specifically, the Bowen Center and ARC have received grants that go

towards services for their indigent clients.

5. CDFLC works to increase awareness of available programs and resources in the

community, including those for treatment and recovery in a variety of ways. One

of our main ways is by posting several times throughout the year on our Facebook

page specifically addressing the resources in our community. The coalition takes

time each month to share what is happening within their agency with other

coalition members in an effort to make all members aware of what they have to

offer. Many members have web sites and literature used to share their services

throughout the community.

6. Not much progress has been made in the area of promoting prescription drug

drop-off box for unused and expired medications. Information is shared on the

CDFLC Facebook page. Discussion has taken place with regards to how better

promote drug drop-off boxes within our community.

End of Year 2 Update:

1. CDFLC works to raise community awareness of issues surrounding drug and

alcohol use and abuse among adults, including prescription drug abuse in a

variety of ways. We submit articles to the local newspaper, provide the coalition

with Parents at Work flyers to be displayed in the work place, area community

boards, churches agencies. Coalition members also receive the monthly Regional

Advisory Board newsletter with the latest drug and alcohol trends, resources for

information and data. CDFLC has focused more effort on our Facebook page and

sharing information on drug , alcohol and prescription drug abuse throughout

the year. Some coalition members share such information on their web sites, in

their brochures and with their clients. CDFLC has worked to increase our

attendance and the number of coalition members. We have gained an additional

16 coalition members which is increasing our avenue for sharing information to

the community through coalition members. CDFLC has also committed to

hosting yearly either a large community event with a focus on drug and alcohol

prevention and awareness or a smaller event as a Lunch ‘n Learn. Our goal by

doing this is to extend our reach into the community through service providers

and to community members.

2. CDFLC supports agencies within our coalition that have the potential to reduce

alcohol and drug offenses among adults such as local service providers such as

Bowen Center, ARC and the Northeastern Center along with local schools.

CDFLC has experienced an increase in attendance at monthly meetings from are

school representatives. Northeastern Center and Bowen Center both provide

individual counseling to youth in LaGrange County. ARC, Inc. provides services

to youth in the form of substance abuse education classes. The schools offer

prevention messages and counselors onsite. Additionally, JDAI is actively

involved in our coalition.

3. CDFLC has supported law enforcement and judicial initiatives that address drug-

and alcohol- related offenses among adults through our grants. We have had the

LaGrange County Drug Court receive funding through our grants and have

experienced ongoing coalition support from the Judge. Drug Court is

experiencing great success in the two years since it began. We also now have

representation on our coalition from the Shipshewana Police Department and the

Indiana Excise Police.

4. CDFLC strives to promote and support counseling services for adults, including

treatment for the financially disadvantaged in an effort to ensure people from all

walks of life and all situations have access to to the services they need and

deserve. Specifically, the Bowen Center and ARC have received grants that go

towards services for their indigent clients.

5. CDFLC works to increase awareness of available programs and resources in the

community, including those for treatment and recovery in a variety of ways. We

do this through agency presentations at coalition meetings where agencies share

the services and programs they offer and distribute literature. We offer to post any

agency information on our Facebook page also. The coalition takes time each

month to share what is happening within their agency with other coalition

members in an effort to make all members aware of what they have to offer.

6. CDFLC continues to promote drop-off box opportunities for unused and expired

medications through our Facebook page and discussions at coalition meetings.

Discussion has taken place with regards to how better promote drug drop-off

boxes within our community. This will be a focus for next year.

Final Update (end of Year 3): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.