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NON-STATE FUNDING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

Explore non-state funding streams in Maryland for substance abuse services, including Drug Free Communities Grants and educational grants. Learn about initiatives by local agencies, programs for youth, and the Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council's mission.

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NON-STATE FUNDING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

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  1. NON-STATE FUNDING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Suzan Swanton, LCSW-C Executive Director Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council www.maryland-sdaac.org

  2. Funding Streams in Maryland for Substance Abuse Services • Maryland’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration • Maryland’s Governor’s Office on Crime Control and Prevention • White House Office of National Drug Control Policy • Maryland State Department of Education • Maryland’s Governor’s Office on Children • U.S. Department of Education • Maryland State Highway Administration • Local funds allocated for prevention efforts

  3. Drug Free Communities Grants • White House Office of National Drug Control Policy • Goals: • Establish and support collaboration among community agencies that serve youth to prevent and reduce drug use among youth • Reduce substance abuse among youth and, overtime, adults

  4. Drug Free Communities Grants • 11 entities in Maryland have grants for $100,000/year for 5 years • Anne Arundel County • Baltimore City • Baltimore County • Caroline County • Charles County • Garrett County • Harford County • Kent County • Prince George’s County • Somerset County • Wicomico County

  5. Town Hall Meetings Media Campaigns Awards for Law Enforcement Youth Leadership Councils and Coalitions Websites for Teens Support for groups who hold alcohol-free leisure activities Play It Safe Commercial, art, etc. contests focusing on alcohol issues Underage drinking patrols at community events and on college campuses Safe Homes Program Advocacy to strengthen liquor laws Educational material Teen Summits Practices and Programs

  6. Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Cops In Shops Alcohol Compliance Checks Sticker Shock TIPS for Concessionaires TIPS for Universities TIPS for Vendors Social Norms Campaign Mini grants to grass roots community groups Support for SADD groups Parents who host lose the most education After Prom/Graduations Parties Monitoring Parties State of the art card machines Practices and Programs

  7. U.S. Department of Education • U.S. Department of Education • Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools Program • “Reduce Alcohol Abuse Program” grants • Provides funds to local educational agencies for alcohol abuse and prevention program for secondary school students • Grants given directly to the local educational agency • Board of Education for Queen Anne’s County • FY2009 -$250,000 a year for 3 years.

  8. Local Jurisdiction Allocations • 10 jurisdictions allocate local dollars for prevention, intervention and treatment activities. • FY 07 allocations: $14.9 million • Prevention Services: $2.4 million • Intervention services: $.5million • Treatment services: $12 million

  9. Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council • Established by Executive Order in July 2008 • Mission: To promote and support prevention and recovery for the citizens of Maryland • Has met 4 times • Future Meetings: • 12/16/09 – St. Mary’s County • 4/21/10 – Washington County • 6/23/10 – Baltimore City • 9/15/10 - TBD

  10. Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council • Charged with preparing and annually updating a 2-year plan • Formed three workgroups • Healthy Maryland • Safer Neighborhoods • Planning and Coordination • Membership included • Council Members • Stakeholders • Providers • Consumers • Recognized experts

  11. Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council • Submitted recommendations to the Council • Council met for a full day retreat on 6/23/09 to review recommendations and develop Plan • Strategic Plan was submitted to the Governor on August 1, 2009

  12. Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council • Plan affirmed several principles that should guide the organization and delivery of services: • Embraced the Institute of Medicine’s six aims of quality health • Emphasized need for Cultural and linguistic competencies in service delivery

  13. Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council • Goals: • Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of a statewide structure that shares resources and accountability in the coordination of , and access to, comprehensive recovery-oriented services. • Improve the quality of services provided to individuals in the criminal and juvenile justice system who present with substance use conditions

  14. Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council • Goals (continued): • Improve the quality of services provided to individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems. • Codify the State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council to assure a sustained focus on the impact of substance abuse in Maryland • OUTCOME: Development of a recovery-oriented system of care

  15. RECOVERY-ORIENTED SYSTEM OF CARE A network of formal and informal services developed and mobilized to sustain long-term recovery for individuals and families impacted by severe substance use disorders. The “system” in ROSC is not a treatment programs but a macro level organization of a community, a state or a nation.

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