“It is time to speak your truth, create your community and do not look outside yourself for the...

“It is time to speak your truth, create your community and do not look outside yourself for the leader. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” Hopi Elders

A Native American Approach

Presented at 2006 IHS / SAMHSA Behavioral Health ConferenceJune 6, 2006 - Town and Country ResortSan Diego, CA

By Gary B. Neumann Salish/Pend Orielle

M E D I C I N E W H E E L

FOUR DIRECTIONS

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Emotional

MentalMentalPhysicalPhysical

SpiritualSpiritual

WELLBRIETY - means to be both sober and well. It is a word that would be inspired by a Passamagouddy elder in Maine 1995; but for native people WELLBRIETY means to live through the principles, laws, and values that indigenous cultures lived by before Europeans came to North America.

Clans live in Harmony with Creation

CLANS: Keepers of Sacred Knowledge

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•All Native Cultures believeAll Native Cultures believe in a Supreme Being.in a Supreme Being.•All Native Cultures believeAll Native Cultures believe in a Supreme Being.in a Supreme Being.

•We believe that the EldersWe believe that the Elders are a guiding force.are a guiding force.•We believe that the EldersWe believe that the Elders are a guiding force.are a guiding force.

•We believe that all tribalWe believe that all tribalNations are different fromNations are different fromeach other.each other.

•We believe that all tribalWe believe that all tribalNations are different fromNations are different fromeach other.each other.

•This difference is our strength.This difference is our strength.•This difference is our strength.This difference is our strength.

•We believe alcoholWe believe alcoholand drugs are destroyingand drugs are destroying

us and we want to recover.us and we want to recover.

•We believe alcoholWe believe alcoholand drugs are destroyingand drugs are destroying

us and we want to recover.us and we want to recover.

•We believe that there is aWe believe that there is aNatural Order runningNatural Order running

the Universe.the Universe.

•We believe that there is aWe believe that there is aNatural Order runningNatural Order running

the Universe.the Universe.

•Inside of every beingInside of every beingis the innate knowledgeis the innate knowledge

of Well Being.of Well Being.

•Inside of every beingInside of every beingis the innate knowledgeis the innate knowledge

of Well Being.of Well Being.

•We believe our traditionalWe believe our traditionalways are knowledgeableways are knowledgeableabout the Natural Order.about the Natural Order.

•We believe our traditionalWe believe our traditionalways are knowledgeableways are knowledgeableabout the Natural Order.about the Natural Order.

A Mohawk Elder, explains:

•The difference that exists is that white doctor’s medicines tend to be very mechanical.

•The person is repaired but he is not better than he was before.

•Western Medicine is more focused on symptom suppression.

Culturally Sensitive ApproachCulturally Sensitive ApproachCulturally Sensitive ApproachCulturally Sensitive Approach

• Identifying Strength

• Observing Nature

• Uniqueness of all Things

• Adapt as needed

• Harmony and balance

• Teachings and spirituality

Concept Of Well Being Is Understood Differently.

Cultural SensitivityCultural SensitivityCultural SensitivityCultural Sensitivity

• Demonstrates the beliefs, values, and assumptions of community.

• Enables community members to become the owners of the process or product

• Is recognizable to the community as having a “good fit”

What works for the people of the buffalo, may not work for the people of the whale.

Areas for Cultural SensitivityAreas for Cultural SensitivityAreas for Cultural SensitivityAreas for Cultural Sensitivity

• Definitions and meanings

• Symbols

• Language

• Core Values

• Assumptions behind processes & content

• Leadership of local community

• “Life ways” and “Thought ways”

Cultural CompetencyCultural CompetencyCultural CompetencyCultural Competency

• To conduct professional work in ways that the members of a cultural group recognize as appropriate among themselves

•Engage with community and accept cultural differences in an open and genuine manner.

The honor of one is the honor of ALL

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PreventionPrevention

TreatmentTreatment

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RecoveryRecovery

InterventionIntervention

SummerSummerYouth

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Adult

Elder

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1. Community Organization1. Community Organization1. Community Organization1. Community Organization

2. Community Assessment2. Community Assessment2. Community Assessment2. Community Assessment

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3. Issues & Problems Analysis3. Issues & Problems Analysis3. Issues & Problems Analysis3. Issues & Problems Analysis

4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning

The Seven Directions Of Knowledge

“It’s not to help keep our kids alive

It’s to help bury them”… tribal member

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WE MUST CHANGE THIS COMMUNITY “NORM”

In time, you will smile again and truly feel it and your laughter will be genuine.

But until your pain has gone away, and your sadness disappeared,Don’t feel like you have to be strong.

What you’re feeling is real.Don’t feel like your wrong if you want to cry.

There are some roads in life we must travel alone,Even though we may be surrounded by people whom we love.

Some things in life, such as what you are feeling now,Can’t be felt by anyone but you

But just remember, you are not alone at allEveryone who loves you is walking with you in spirit

And will be there with youYou’ll find a new strength

A new pieceA new happiness

It just takes a little time – You Are Not Alone

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> When you Change the Way You Look at Things – The Things you Look At Change> We move towards and become like that

which you think about> To persist until you succeed

> The Creator – Elders – Nature will be our teachers

> When the Community Leads the Leaders will follow

>The Creator only made one race – Red Yellow Black White

>We need each other to Heal

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• Change is from within.Change is from within.• Change is from within.Change is from within.

• Individual must heal.Individual must heal.• Individual must heal.Individual must heal.

• Changing in the SpiritualChanging in the SpiritualWorld manifests itself inWorld manifests itself inthe Physical World.the Physical World.

• Changing in the SpiritualChanging in the SpiritualWorld manifests itself inWorld manifests itself inthe Physical World.the Physical World.

SummerSummer• In order for developmentIn order for developmentto occur it must beto occur it must bepreceded by vision.preceded by vision.

• In order for developmentIn order for developmentto occur it must beto occur it must bepreceded by vision.preceded by vision.

• Families can begin healing.Families can begin healing.• Families can begin healing.Families can begin healing.

• If the community starts thinkingIf the community starts thinkingabout something together - that’sabout something together - that’swhat the community moves towardswhat the community moves towards

• If the community starts thinkingIf the community starts thinkingabout something together - that’sabout something together - that’swhat the community moves towardswhat the community moves towards

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• A Great Learning A Great Learning must occur.must occur.

• A Great Learning A Great Learning must occur.must occur.

• Communities Heal.Communities Heal.• Communities Heal.Communities Heal.

• In order for the youth to getIn order for the youth to getwell - the community mustwell - the community must

Simultaneously work on it’sSimultaneously work on it’sown wellness.own wellness.

• In order for the youth to getIn order for the youth to getwell - the community mustwell - the community must

Simultaneously work on it’sSimultaneously work on it’sown wellness.own wellness.

• You must create a healing forest.You must create a healing forest.• You must create a healing forest.You must create a healing forest.

• Nations can heal.Nations can heal.• Nations can heal.Nations can heal.

• The whole communityThe whole communitymust become part of themust become part of theself development & selfself development & selfdetermination process.determination process.

• The whole communityThe whole communitymust become part of themust become part of theself development & selfself development & selfdetermination process.determination process.

The Four Laws Of Change

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A Healing Forest – SeedRootStem

LeavesBulb

FlowerNurturing MUST happen at each level

for it to thrive

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5. Community Action Intervention5. Community Action Intervention5. Community Action Intervention5. Community Action Intervention

4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning6. Evaluation of Initiative6. Evaluation of Initiative6. Evaluation of Initiative6. Evaluation of Initiative


SAMHSA SPF

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5. Community Action Intervention5. Community Action Intervention5. Community Action Intervention5. Community Action Intervention

7. Promoting & Sustaining7. Promoting & Sustainingthe Effortthe Effort

7. Promoting & Sustaining7. Promoting & Sustainingthe Effortthe Effort

4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning4. Strategic Planning6. Evaluation of Initiative6. Evaluation of Initiative6. Evaluation of Initiative6. Evaluation of Initiative


SpringSpring

1. Community Readiness Assessment1. Community Readiness Assessment1. Community Readiness Assessment1. Community Readiness Assessment

2. GONA Training2. GONA Training2. GONA Training2. GONA Training

SummerSummer

3. WELLBRIETY Trainings3. WELLBRIETY Trainings3. WELLBRIETY Trainings3. WELLBRIETY Trainings

FallFall

5. Vision Book5. Vision Book5. Vision Book5. Vision Book

4. Coalition Building4. Coalition Building4. Coalition Building4. Coalition Building6. Community Visioning Process.6. Community Visioning Process.6. Community Visioning Process.6. Community Visioning Process.

7. Planning & Implementation7. Planning & Implementation7. Planning & Implementation7. Planning & Implementation

75% of Time to Prepare - Build Foundation

The Seven Directions of Knowledge

WinterWinter

Finding CreatorFinding CreatorFinding CreatorFinding CreatorFinding TheFinding TheElders WisdomElders Wisdom

Finding TheFinding TheElders WisdomElders Wisdom

Finding YourselfFinding YourselfFinding YourselfFinding YourselfFinding YourFinding YourRelationshipsRelationshipsFinding YourFinding YourRelationshipsRelationships

Europeans came to this land looking for “it”. In order to have and keep it they needed to control/change/de-colonize. For them to “have” meant there must be some that did not have. They looked “outside” their own land. I have discovered that as a Native American man - I needed to “Come Home” to find it. I need to look “inward”.

“queel ch tim eep” 2005

Underage Drinking(Including Binge Drinking)What Can We Do?The St. Helena Case Study

Presentation to:IHS / SAMHSA Behavioral Health

ConferenceSan Diego, CAPresented by:Gary B. Neumann

Community Prevention Institute (CPI)771 Oak Ave. Parkway, Suite 2, Folsom,

California 95630June 6, 2006

Overview Getting Started

Leadership

Getting the facts Dimensions of the problem Resources

Developing the plan Forming a team Planning for meetings Action plan (resources/timelines)

Case study – St. Helena Other considerations

Why The Concern?

Nine teens die every day from alcohol related

incidents. (S.D. Youth council, 2004) Alcohol kills far more teens than all other drugs combined (S.D. Youth Council)

Three leading causes of death for 15 to 24 year olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides—alcohol is the leading factor in all three (NIAAA 2003)

It has been estimated that over three million teenagers are alcoholics. Several million more have a serious drinking problem they cannot manage on their own (NIAAA 2003)

Getting Started

Planning Models Coordinator led Team (school based) Partnership (school/community)

Who needs to (can) be involved?

Advantages/Disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages

Coordinator led Control Buy-in Understand school environment

More Work! More Work! More Work!

Team (school based)

Coordinator Teacher Students

Spread work Understand school environment

Youth participation

Logistics, getting team together

Competing Time Commitment

Community Partnership

CoordinatorTeachersStudentsCommunity

Spread work (delegate)

Task completion more likely

Ownership Spread

Organizational logistics

Start-Up Issues

LeadershipRoles and ResponsibilitiesRecruitment

Depends on Planning Model

Resources Assistance Funding

Timeline – 1 year effort minimum

Getting the Facts 1Dimensions of the Problem

SOURCES Survey Data

1. National Data (Household survey, MTF)2. CSS (State)3. CHKS – District/school specific

CHP1. Drinking/driving – accidents2. Drinking/driving – arrests

DOJ1. Adolescent arrests

Compile information in easy to understand graphics – they are one of your marking tools. Profile your community.

Present community data by demographics (age, gender, ethnicity)Compile information in easy to understand graphics – they are one

of your marking tools.

Getting the Facts 1Dimensions of the Problem

SOURCES continued

Profile your communityPresent community data by demographics (age, gender, ethnicity)

Compile information in easy to understand graphics –- they are one of your marking tools.

Getting the Facts 2Identifying ResourcesWHAT KINDS OF RESOURCES1. People!

What can they contribute? Who can help? Identify all individuals

school/community

2. Map the Environment Current programs – list out all

programs/resources that could be involved

3. Outside Support Technical assistance

4. Compile resource Inventory

Develop and Implement the Action Plan1. Form a team

Determine type of team Contact members

2. Collect and review ‘Facts’ Dimensions of the problem Potential resources

3. Conduct Planning meetings Introductory meeting Tasking meeting

Develop and Implement the Action Plan continued

4. Conduct additional data collection Example: Youth led focus groups Example: Social norm survey

5. Present Findings and Recommendations

Organize Presentation6. Implementation

Identify work group areas (based on recommendations)

Solicit additional volunteers Develop process to monitor progress

St. Helena Case Study Background Structure

Youth Death (DUI) Concerned Parents Supervisor Involvement

Called a planning meeting

Meeting Structures (four types) took place over 10 months.

Meetings Structure 1: ‘Matchstick’ Group

Membership 5-6 people (met 2x)

Purpose Discussed various planning options

Meetings Structure 2: ‘Kindling’ Group

Membership 12-15 people (met 5x)

Purpose Review/Discussed next steps/stage Set up Process for focus groups

Data Collection

Youth Led Focus Groups

DATA Collection Process:Youth Led Focus Groups

Meetings Structure 3: ‘Bonfire’ Group

Membership Community – 60 plus (met once)

Purpose Review findings and recommendations Community members joined one of the 6 work groups

Meetings Structure 4: Work Groups

Membership 4-6 per work group

Purpose Implement recommendations

Youth Led Focus Groups Process

Recruitment (≈ 14 youths)

Training (2 Sessions) Questions Developed by planning group Youth Volunteers paid Role played the questions

Focus Groups Five Youth-led Sessions Approximately 60 participants

(all paid $10/$20)

Report Prepared (CPI)

Presentation to ‘Bonfire’ Community Meetings

Questions . . . Ten questions; in three sets

SET 1: How Youth spent their time when not in school and percieved opportunities to

be involved

SET 2: Youth perceptions concerning adult support for them in their communities (ie, do you

feel like adults in the community encourages value and value you as part of the community?)

SET 3: Role of alcohol and/or drugs in their life

Findings . . . . .1. Alcohol use is common2. Social acceptance of alcohol use by

peers3. Availability and access4. Reasons to use – differentiated by

intent5. At risk behaviors—lack of concern re:

excessive drinking6. Adult relationships with teen

generally positive

Framework for Recommendations

1. Must address issues raised by teens

2. Must be based on approaches demonstrating prior success

3. Must be doable (low cost/minimum resources)

4. Must include community members5. Must involve youths and adults

Recommendations School Based Risk Management Availability and Access Media Community Development Parent Education and Intervention

Risk Management Recommendations

SADD

Parent/Child Pledges

Harm Reduction Information on Alcohol

Availability Recommendations

Responsible Beverage Service Training

Enforcement Compliance Checks Social Host Ordinance

Media Recommendations

Media Advocacy

Awareness Campaigns

Community Development and Youth Leadership

Youth Advisory Task Force

Friday Night Live Community Development Framework

Parent Education and Intervention

Parent Skills Training

Brief Intervention Training

Lessons Learned . . . . .

Payments important ($ minimal) Youth prepared ‘notes’ were problematic

Planning/scheduling is critical Recruitment

Diversity (age, student types) Conclusion:

Youth led Focus Groups can be an important way to gather information and involve youth

Status 5 of 6 Work Groups meet every month (5-10 members)

Special Projects (recommendations) are being pursued Youth media campaign Brief Intervention RBS Place of last drink survey Parents involvement—Family Resource Center

Implementation SADD Interest in a SAP

Next Steps . . . .

CPI will work with up to FIVE School Districts in developing / Supporting an Underage Drinking Planning Process

Evaluate and Monitor Process for Sustainability and Enhance as Needed

Wolf Project

Presentation to:IHS / SAMHSA Behavioral Health

ConferenceSan Diego, CAPresented by:Gary B. Neumann

Community Prevention Institute (CPI)771 Oak Ave. Parkway, Suite 2, Folsom,

California 95630June 6, 2006

Cherokee Wisdom

The Two Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.

One is Evil.

It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good.

It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:

"Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied,

"The one you feed."

Wolf Project

Dedicated to the Memoryof Michael Wolf and all otherfriends, family and community members that have passed onbefore their time.

Overview Getting Started

Leadership

Getting the facts Dimensions of the problem Resources

Developing the plan Forming a team Planning for meetings Action plan (resources/timelines)

Case study – St. Helena Other considerations – Anderson Valley Model – Local –

Video Review Montana Meth Project Case Studies / Flathead

Reservation Similar Community

Why The Concern?

Eighth graders in rural areas are 59 percent more likely than their counterparts in large cities to use methamphetamine.

44 percent of Montana teens report that meth is easy to get – second only to marijuana. The percentage jumps to 66 percent among young adults ages 18-24

It is estimated that 122 meth labs requiring decontamination and sanitation cost over $1,000,000.

On the Wind River Reservation, meth was rarely found a mere five years ago and now is described as steadily annihilating the reservation’s communities.

According to the National Drug Intelligence Center – 32 of every 100,000 people nationwide use meth.

Why The Concern?

In Round Valley meth was a contributing factor in 98% of the Child Protective Service placements in December.

Meth dealers sell it as a diet aide for adolescents girls, an energy supplement for overworked moms or an escape from everyday reality for bored young adults.

Many of the chemicals used to make meth are common items like lantern fuel, household cleaners, nail polish remover, swimming pool cleaner and diet and cold pills, and “lab” equipment can be purchased at a drugstore or hardware store.

On the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana meth busts have involved labs packed into duffle bags.

In Montana alone, meth related admissions to state approved chemical dependency treatment providers have increased by 70 percent in 5 years.

Why The Concern?

A recent article in the Denver Post dubbed Indian Country “meth’s new market”, as drug gangs from other areas move onto reservations, reportedly targeting alcoholic Native Americans as potential new meth addicts.

The close-knit nature of reservations aids in the rapid spread of meth use.

Why The Concern?

Methamphetamine Related Incidents in Round Valley 2002-17 / 2003 – 15 / 2004 – 23 / 2005 – 51 over 100% increase from the previous year (source)

Bookings with Gang Affiliation – Mendo County(source)

Bookings with Gang Affiliation by year – Covelo (source) conservative estimate as bookings do not get reported as “meth” specific

Current Partners Business – Bar Owner / Real Estate Broker Round Valley Health Center State Alcohol and Drug Program School District – Superintendent / Board of Education / Principal,

HS/MS/ES /Nutrition Coordinator, Youth Red Road NAIGSO Mental Health Dept / LCSW Mendocino County Supervisor – Hal Wagenet Private Citizens – Family and Concerned Citizens Domestic Violence Program Juvenile Probation Adult Probation Drug Court Juvenile Justice Commission Recovery Community / NA and AA Yuki Trails Health Center Law Enforcement – Tribal Police / MCSO Housing Authority – Building Horizons Ranching Community – FFA / 4-H / Rodeo

NEED TO BE Partners

Round Valley Health Center RVIHC Employees Need to Be Invited

State Alcohol and Drug Program School District – Parents / School Teachers/Staff – School Board Members – Principal of High School

Principal of Middle School / Principal of Elementary School / Alternative School

Round Valley Tribal Council Members / Individually

Housing Board Members

Getting the Facts (cont)

1. Outside Support Technical assistance –

Community Prevention Institute County Office of Education Grants Foundations White Bison

2. Compile resource Inventory

Project Member Tasks:

Meth related stats for RV – DONE

School Data – CHKSurvey – C C to administer in

Spring 2006 Youth Led Focus Groups – Initial Meeting Feb 1st / Youth Training – March

1st / Youth Recruitment efforts and Final Focus Group Training late March or April 1, 2006

Howard Memorial – RV Overdose AODP – Gene Price / Willits –C

C

Domestic Violence – DONE

Juvenile Probation – DONE

TASKS (continued)

Probation Dept – M H

Juvenile Hall – C C

MH – MA / LCSW / MB / AB

POMO Court – MS – LD – DR

VORP – C C / AO

DSS / CPS – LD

Law Enforcement - DONE

TASKS (continued)

FAITH COMMUNITY - AW

Round Valley Health Center – Yuki Trails – MB / AB

Fire Dept / EMT – LD

OTHER SOURCES – ICWA/ CAL WORKS OTHER – Lions Club / $25,000 Grant from County for Skate Rink

Develop and Implement the Action Plan (Notice what has already been accomplished)

1. Form a team Determine type of team Contact members

2. Collect and review ‘Facts’ Dimensions of the problem Potential resources

3. Conduct Planning meetings Introductory meeting Tasking meeting

Develop and Implement the Action Plan continued4. Conduct additional data collection

Example: Youth led focus groups Example: Social norm survey Example: CHKS in April/May

5. Present Findings and Recommendations1. Wolf Project Team Members to meet 1st Wed /

Month from 10-1 in Fire Hall2. Wolf Project Community members agreed to meet

1st Wed /Month for Community Report Card 6. Implementation

Identify work group areas (based on recommendations)

Solicit additional volunteers Develop process to monitor progress (Monthly

Report Card)

Meetings Structure : Work Groups

Membership 4-6 per work group Agreed to have each Meeting or Activity have Spiritual / Cultural Opening and Closing in a Good Way

Purpose Implement recommendations

Stories can help people feel more connected to the place where they live.

Feeling more connected to a place gives us a better understanding – not just a mental understanding, but an emotional understanding. An emotional understanding and connection helps us to feel we are more a part of the things and to care for a place. It’s easier not to care when you don’t have a connection to a place.

In recent centuries our home has become the legal possession of strangers. We have been restricted from approaching our places of power and spirit. We have become mute witnesses while others despoil the air, the land, the wildlife, the rivers, and the ocean waters. It is said that this world was created for original native people, not for wanderers. But it is the wanderers who have brought a different rule, saying that our ancient laws are of no value.

This may be one of the reasons why we are in a spiritual quandary: not knowing how to become a functioning part of the invading American society, not remembering how to sustain a strict connection with the “knowing” that is our origin – and trembling in the presence of both.

The Round Valley Community has taken the approach to “learn” who they are and educate themselves and their families as to “who are their ancestors and where do they fit” into the community, i.e., land ownership, who lived where, etc. to help youth connect and feel a sense of belonging

To that end they are utilizing a “fan” of eagle feathers or hawk feathers and holding “talking circle” sessions utilizing “respect” “honor” “dignity” when someone talks while holding the fan others see this as “their time” and give them honor to share from their heart.

Youth Led Focus Groups Process

Maggie Escobedo-Steele - Consultant Training Session 1

A deep inquiry into what is important for the community to know that can only come from the youth

Here are the kind of leaders we want to be Here are the monsters we want to slay

WE HAVE K N O W CHOICEN E P IO E T SW D I D L O O E N M D S G E

Youth Led Focus Groups Process (continued)

Trainers - Maggie Escobedo-Steele / Gary Neumann / Anne Oliver / Martin Martinez

Following Session 1 Group opted to present at evening Report Card Meeting –

“they spoke clearly and honestly, describing “the real monsters” in our community as being “alcohol, meth and heroin – and people forcing these drugs on others”. “Adults need to know that we’re tired of all the drugs and alcohol abuse – and the bad community it creates – we are ashamed to say we come from Covelo” (quoted from local newspaper article)


Youth learned about Monthly County AOD meeting and asked if they could present their issues and share their concerns about lack of funding for projects in their community – Gained commitment to present and be trained and prepared.


Session 2 – Focus Group Training (Planned)

Questions Developed by planning group Youth Volunteers paid - Role played the questions

Focus Groups Five Youth-led Sessions Approximately 60 participants(all paid $10/$20)

Report Prepared (CPI)

Questions . . . Suggestions for Focus Groups

How Common is drug use in Round Valley

Do you feel Safe in Round ValleyWhat do you know about meth, alcohol and drug use in Round Valley

Do you feel useful or important in your family

Does your family say they “love you”?

FINDINGS:

Report Focus Group Findings to Larger Community

Framework for Recommendations

1. Must address issues raised by teens

2. Must be based on approaches demonstrating prior success

3. Must be doable (low cost/minimum resources)

4. Must include community members5. Must involve youths and adults

Recommendations FOR EACH RECOMMENDATION WOLF PROJECT SHOULD MATCH

School Based Risk Management Availability and Access Media Community Development Parent Education and Intervention Cultural Aspects / Language / Sweats

Risk Management Recommendations Wolf Project Integrate Other Options -

SADD

Parent/Child Pledges

Harm Reduction Information on Alcohol

Availability Recommendations

Responsible Beverage Service Training

Enforcement Compliance Checks Social Host Ordinance WHAT COULD OTHER OPTIONS BE

Media Recommendations

Media Advocacy

Local regular Newspaper Update

Awareness Campaigns OTHER OPTIONS

Community Development and Youth Leadership

Youth Advisory Task Force-Meet with County and do presentation

Friday Night Live Community Development Framework – 40 Assets Training

Red Road / White Bison – Bring HOOP to Covelo

UNITY ACOA Training at Wellness Day June 24th

Parent Education and Intervention Parent / Teacher Skills Training

Brief Intervention Training Brief Intervention For Parents Training (Being Developed)

OTHER OPTIONS

Lessons Learned . . . . .

Payments important ($ minimal) Youth prepared ‘notes’ were problematic

Planning/scheduling is critical Recruitment

Diversity (age, student types) Conclusion:

Youth led Focus Groups can be an important way to gather information and involve youth

Next Steps . . . .

Community Red Road Pledge

I promise not to teach your family how to get high -

AND you promise not to teach mine.

1 - WOLF PROJECT COMMITTEE2 - DRUGS/ALCOHOL IN SCHOOLS COMMITTEE3 - UNDERAGE DRINKING CRISIS COMMITTEE4 - MEDIA CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE5 - AWARENESS/TRAINING CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

NEXT MEETING Assignments

Responsibilities

WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO

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