NEWSLET TER. Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse Hall Rd., Clinton Township, MI (586) (586) FAX

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1 NEWSLET TER Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse Hall Rd., Clinton Township, MI (586) (586) FAX FALL 2012 The 12th annual Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally was held on Sept. 15, 2012 at Belle Isle. It is estimated that 3,000+ people were in attendance to support and celebrate recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Celebrate Recovery is an annual public awareness event, designed for individuals in recovery and their families to celebrate their successes over alcoholism and other addictions, and to provide hope to those still suffering from the illness. Participants from around the state and other areas of the country heard messages from Gil Kerlikowske, Director of Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. H. Westley Clark, Director of Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Pat Taylor, Director of Favor Deborah Hollis, Director of Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addiction Services plus a host of others in recovery and promoters of recovery. Lining up to begin the Celebrate Recovery Walk Gil Kerlikowske, Director-White House Office of National Drug Control Policy presenting the Presidential Proclamation Listening to the guest speakers

2 FALL 2012 Page 2 MACOMB COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS MCOSA ADVISORY COUNCIL: Ms. Joelene Beckett Ms. Theresa Morin Ms. Joanne Smyth Mr. Gary M. Burnett Mr. Jeffrey Oldham Ms. Patti Steele (Chair) Mr. Jeffrey DiPascale Ms. Karen Stetson Ms. Monique Stanton Ms. Marianne Frazho Ms. Elizabeth (Betty) Ms. Kim Szajna Mr. Eric Jackson Risher Ms. Janet Teltow Mr. Mark Koroi Mr. James Skelton Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month MCCMH BOARD REPRESENTATIVE: Ms. Jan Wilson Ms. Patricia Bill (alternate) November 7 8:30 a.m. Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Room 205 December 5 8:30 a.m. Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Room 205 The Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) is located at: Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI The Macomb County Substance Abuse Advisory Council provides a forum for public input on substance abuse services. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month. MCOSA STAFF Mr. Randy O'Brien, Director Ms. Helen Klingert, Assistant Director Ms. Kathleen Parzynski, Data & Finance Coordinator Ms. Yvonne Tipton, Data & Finance Assistant Ms. Dawn Radzioch, Prevention & Training Coordinator Ms. Nancy Jenuwine, Prevention & Training Assistant (Editor) Ms. Karen Slattery, Quality Assurance Coordinator Ms. Karen West, Account Clerk Ms. Donna Onifer, Account Clerk Ms. Lisa Carrizales, Secretary SUBSTANCE ABUSE CERTIFICATION The Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) currently offers certification in the following areas: CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (formerly CAC-R) CAADC Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (formerly CAAC) CCS - Certified Clinical Supervisor (formerly CSS-R) CPS - Certified Prevention Specialist- (formerly CPS -R) CPC-R Certified Prevention Consultant CCJP Certified Criminal Justice Professional CCDP Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional CCDP -D Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional - Diplomate Both the IC&RC and Michigan Addiction Fundamentals exams are given through MCBAP. Please contact them to register or to order study guides. Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals ( or call (517)

3 FALL 2012 Page 3 Service Providers Program Note: MCOSA s newsletter will now include brief outlines of various service provider programs under contract with MCOSA. We hope this information will increase awareness of resources available to Macomb County residents. Kairos Healthcare Young Adult Residential Substance Abuse Treatment The primary goal of the Young Adult Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program is to provide targeted, systematic approaches to help young adults recover from substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health problems. The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a time when individuals assume new social roles and form new identities that provide the foundation for later life; all of which is compromised through substance use disorders. Comprehensive programming simultaneously addresses mental health and substance use problems as well as medical, education, and employment concerns. Kairos utilizes a concept based therapeutic community which provides the behavioral structure to increase opportunities for clients to benefit from experimental application of social skills, morality and principled behavior. Cognitive/ behavioral techniques designed to help young adults identify learned behaviors that support their unhealthy behavior and use patterns are a central theme of it s therapeutic model of care. Kairos Healthcare is located at 3400 S. Washington, Saginaw, MI Phone: (989) Turning Point Recovery Centers Short-term and Long-term Residential Services Turning Point Recovery Centers offers short-term and long-term residential services for adult men and women at their Pontiac location. The short-term program is designed for up to 21 days and includes individual counseling, recovery education, group counseling, co-occurring treatment and recreational activities. The long-term program allows individuals more opportunity to learn and apply recovery maintenance skills at a slower pace during the 45 day stay. Medical and psychiatric services are provided through physicians as necessary. Prior to discharge, an aftercare plan is developed and referrals to local resources for continued treatment are arranged. Turning Point is located at 54 Seneca Street, Pontiac MI Phone: NEW AT MCOSA s RESOURCE CENTER SEEKING SAFETY: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse & Training DVD s The manual is divided into 25 specific units addressing a range of different cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal domains. Each topic provides highly practical tools and techniques to engage patients in treatment; teach safe coping skills that apply to both disorders; and restores ideals that have been lost, including respect, care, protection, and healing. This manual was published in 2002 [401 pages.] If you have any questions, or would like to reserve any materials, please call MCOSA at (586)

4 FALL 2012 Page 4 Drug Take Back in Macomb County Nets 1,053 lbs. of prescription medication! Thanks to Macomb C o u n t y A n t i - D r u g C o a l i t i o n s, p o l i c e departments, and news outlets who helped make the September Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Take Back effort a success. According to the Roseville s Drug Take Back DEA, the Macomb County locat ions c o l lect e d approximately 1053 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications! Many residents dropped off their old medications so they could be destroyed in a safe manner. By removing these medications from circulation we hope to spread awareness on the rapidly rising trend of prescription drug diversion and abuse. This is a real public health concern and one in which we can all help by reducing availability in our communities. Macomb Prevention Network and MCOSA would like the public to know that Macomb County has several Police Departments that have permanent disposal boxes available 365 days per year. Therefore there is no need to wait for the next DEA event to safely dispose of expired or unused prescriptions. Locations of permanent boxes: Macomb County Sheriff Department Fraser Police Department Clinton Township Police Department Richmond Police Department Sterling Heights Police Department Shelby Township Police Department Warren Police Department Citizens: GET INVOVLED and make a difference in your community by joining a local anti-drug coalition. Visit Macomb_Coalition_List.asp for a list of coalitions. Macomb Prevention Coalition Youths Receive Award From Prosecutor s Office The Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney s Office recently honored students for being involved in their community prevention coalitions. Prosecutor Smith noted that the recipients are brave leaders that are willing to work on issues that impact the community, such as substance abuse. If you are interested in joining your local coalition, go to the MCOSA website ( click on Prevention, then click on Coalitions/Community Groups in Macomb County List. Left to Right: Elizabeth Chilcutt from L Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition Tyler Lindeman, from Warren-Center Line Prevention Coalition John Wright (back row) from Bay Haven Prevention Coalition Jermaine Jackson, Jr. from Mt. Clemens Community Coalition of Mt. Clemens Eric J. Smith, Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Nina E. Tringali, from Shores Network for Action and Prevention Asianna Gunn from Eastpointe Community Action Coalition Jacob Feriarnc from Fraser Community Action Team Not pictured: Bailey Engstrom from Northwest Macomb Prevention Coalition.

5 FALL 2012 Page 5 UPCOMING WORKSHOP DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS MEETING Meets every Monday at 7 P.M at Macomb Family Services Dequindre, Suite 103 Sterling Heights, MI Dual Recovery Anonymous is a 12- step program for those struggling with both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness. This is an open meeting so members, as well as family, friends, and community members can attend. Please call Megan at (586) if you have any questions or concerns. DEBUNKING MARIJUANA MYTHS Sponsored by MPN, MCOSA, MCTFT and CADCA FRIDAY, Dec. 7, P.M. to 3 P.M. MISD, Garfield, Rm 206, Clinton Twp, FREE 2 SA Contact Hrs. Offered Key Concepts: Learn how marijuana impacts brain development Hear why prevention experts believe marijuana in a smoked form is not medicine Discuss the notion of taxing marijuana much like tobacco and alcohol. The first hour of this workshop shows Debunking Marijuana Myths Broadcast in which science, prevention, and law enforcement experts discuss some common myths, and provide the facts. The second hour of the workshop provides an opportunity for the attendees to discuss issues brought up in the broadcast, and time to share ideas about local concerns surrounding this topic. Attendees must be present at the MISD for broadcast and discussion to receive substance abuse contact hours. Pre-registration is required. To Register, visit Click on Select course offerings/online Registrations and follow instructions VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SandCastles is looking for caring individuals who would be interested in helping grieving families. Volunteer training will prepare you with the skills needed to facilitate the grief groups. The SandCastles Facilitator Training is five sessions and covers grief and loss education, group facilitation techniques and awareness. For orientation and dates to learn more, please call (313)

6 FALL 2012 Page 6 Do Your Part PSA The "Do Your Part" video features five new public service announcements, highlighting individuals who share how they are doing their part to prevent underage drinking, and inviting other adults to "Do Your Part." Segments of the video are available for free distribution as 30 second Public Service Announcements (PSAs). This video was produced through collaboration with the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiatives (UADPEI). To watch any of the videos full-screen (useful when projecting for audience viewing), go to the MDCH YouTube Channel. Thanks for Asking Cigarettes are the only legal product sold that, when used as directed, kill the customer. Unfortunately, this knowledge is not enough to keep millions of people from lighting up each day. Once addicted to the nicotine in tobacco, it is extremely difficult to stop. Because quitting smoking is so hard, it makes not starting that much more critical. Sadly, almost 2,000 teenagers pick up the addiction every single day of the year. A third of these kids will eventually die from a tobacco-related illness. If these teens reach 19 years old without smoking, it is highly unlikely they will ever become nicotine addicted. Why do kids pick up that first cigarette? The reasons are multiple and many are complex. But, there are several actions adults can take to lessen the odds of teenage addiction to nicotine. A vital first step is to prevent tobacco sales to minors. In 1995, more than 80% of Macomb county retail establishments tested in a tobacco compliance check sold cigarettes to minors without asking for identification to check age. In 2012, as a result of a sixteen-year effort to educate retailers about the importance of keeping children tobacco free, Macomb County has reduced the sales to minors to 12%. What can you do to help keep young people on a tobacco free path? Be vocal when you see a clerk ask for identification if a young person attempts to buy cigarettes. By telling the clerk, thanks for asking! you are supporting the clerk s efforts to follow the law. More importantly, you are joining the many Macomb citizens who care about providing a healthy environment for young people. And please never buy tobacco for an underage person. It is both illegal and wrong. October 23-31, 2012 is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Weeks an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA. Today the Red Ribbon Campaign symbolizes support for the DEA s efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention ad education programs. It also represents the ultimate sacrifice one man made in believing he could make a difference. Great American Smokeout November 15, 2012 The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout on November 15 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. The Michigan Tobacco Quitline offers free telephone coaching to help quit smoking. Call QUIT-NOW ( ) for more information.

7 FALL 2012 Page 7 In keeping with the requirements of Public Act 368 of 1978, the Macomb County Community Mental Health Office of Substance Abuse request community comment on new and renewal substance abuse license applications. Any individual or organization who offers or purports to offer, substance abuse prevention or treatment services and charges for those services must be licensed through the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, unless they are already licensed in certain specific disciplines. Opportunities to comment on license applications are provided through the local Coordinating Agency (Macomb County Community Mental Health Office of Substance Abuse) and its Advisory Council. If you wish to provide comments about any of the programs listed below, please contact the Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse at (586) We would prefer comments in writing, but you may call or request a hearing before the Macomb County Community Mental Health Office of Substance Abuse Advisory Council at its next meeting. The Advisory Council meets at 8:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. A full and current list of Licensed Substance Abuse providers can be obtained through the state at: car/sr sal.asp Macomb County Specialty Court Services 37th District Court-Warren (COURT) Eastpointe Municipal Court (COURT) 39th District Court-Roseville (COURT) 40th District Court-St. Clair Shores (COURT,CAIT) 41-A District Court-Sterling Hts (COURT) 41-B District Court-Clinton Twp. (COURT) 41-B District Court-Mt. Clemens (COURT) 42-2 District Court-Mt. Clemens (COURT) Abaris Health, Shelby Twp., (INT, SARF, OP) Abairs Health, Sterling Heights., (INT) Access Substance Abuse Prevention Program (CAIT) Downriver Mental Health Clinic, dba Advanced Counseling Services St. Clair Shores (OP) Alcohol Highway Safety program-fraser (CAIT, SARF) Alt. Community Living dba New Passages-Mt. Clemens (OP, PEER, INT, CM) Alt. Community Living dba new Passages-Warren (OP, INT) Biomedical Beh Health Systems-Clinton Twp. (METH,INT, OP) Catholic Services of Macomb-Clinton Twp. (OP) Catholic Services of Macomb-Warren (OP) Chambers Consulting-Eastpointe (CAIT,SARF) Choices Counseling Center Roseville (OP,CAIT,SARF) Christian Community Development Corp-Mt. Clemens (CAIT) Clinton Counseling Center-Jail Program-Mt. Clemens (OP,CAIT) Clinton Counseling Center-Mt. Clemens (OP,CAIT,SARF, INT) CARE of Southeastern Michigan-Fraser (SARF, CAIT, 309, CM, INT, PEER, EI) Community Programs Waterford (Out of County DTX, RES, OP, INT, SARF, 309) Counseling and Evaluation, P.L.L.C. d/b/a Evergreen Counseling Centers (OP) CUBE Clinton Twp. (CAIT) Debra Gainor, MA, LLP (OP, SARF) Diagnostic Assessment Center-St. Clair Shores (OP, SARF, CAIT, PEER) Dr Ronald Fenton & Assoc Clinton Twp. (SARF, OP) Driver Intervention Program-Richmond (CAIT) Easter Seals of Michigan (CM, CAIT, PEER, INT, OP, EI) Eastpointe Municipal Court Court Designation Eastwood Clinics-Clinton Twp. (OP, SARF, INT, PEER, EI) Eastwood Clinics-Detroit (CM, EI, PEER, INT, SARF, OP, CAIT) Eastwood Clinics-Shelby Twp. (OP, INT, EI, PEER) Eastwood Clinics-Royal Oak (Out of County RES, EI, SARF, CAIT, PEER, INT, OP) Everest Association-Utica (CAIT) Harbor Oaks Hospital Chesterfield (CAIT, OP) Earl A. Harrington-Sterling Heights (EI, OP, CAIT, SARF) Henry Ford Beh. Services CD Clinton Twp (OP, CAIT) Interventions Clinton Twp (OP, CAIT, SARF) Introspections - Roseville, (OP, SARF) Judson Center (INT, OP) Kairos Healthcare Saginaw (Out of County ADOL RES, INT, CM SARF, OP, CAIT, DTX, EI, PEER) Kenvin Consulting St. Clair Shores (CAIT) Khalil Family Wellness & Intervention, LLC (SARF, OP, CAIT) Life Map, L.L.C. Chesterfield (OP, SARF, CAIT) Lutheran Child & Family Services of MI Warren (SARF, CM, CAIT) Macomb County District Court Probation, Mt. Clemens (Court Designation) Macomb County Community Mental Health Ventures Assertive Community Treatment (INT, OP, AOD, CM) First Resources and Treatment North (OP, CM, INT) First Resources and Treatment Southeast (OP, CM) First Resources and Treatment Southwest (OP, CM, INT) Macomb Family Services-Clinton Twp. (OP,CAIT,SARF,INT, EI) Macomb Family Services-Richmond (OP,CAIT,SARF,INT, EI) Macomb Family Services-Romeo (OP,CAIT,SARF, INT, EI) Macomb Family Services-Sterling Heights (OP,CAIT,SARF,INT, EI) Macomb Intermediate School District-Clinton Twp. (CAIT) Mental Morphosis-Warren (OP, SARF) Metro Family Support Counseling-Sterling Hts (OP, INT, EI, CM) MRL Consultants-Mt. Clemens (CAIT) New Alternatives Inc-Centerline (OP,SARF) New Frontier Counseling Warren (OP, SARF, CAIT) New Oakland Child, Adolescent & Family-Clinton Twp. (OP, EI, INT) Oakland Psychological Clinics-Fraser (OP,CAIT, INT, CM) Options Counseling Service-Eastpointe (OP,CAIT,SARF) Person Centered Counseling Services Mt Clemens (SARF,CAIT,OP) Perspectives of Troy P.C. -Sterling Hts (OP) PHC dba Harbor Oaks-New Baltimore (INT,OP,CAIT,SARF, RES, IP, DTX) PHC Pioneer Counseling Center-Clinton Twp. (OP,SARF, CAIT, INT) PHC Pioneer Counseling Center-Sterling Hts (OP, INT, SARF, CAIT) Potters House C.I.P.-Warren (CAIT) Premier Services-Warren (METH,OP, CM) Rainbow Treatment Center-St. Clair Shores (OP) Renewal Christian Counseling-Clinton Twp. (CAIT,OP,SARF) S.A.T.E.C. LLC Roseville (OP, SARF, CM) Sacred Heart dba Clearview-Port Huron (Out of County RES, PEER, EI, CM, INT, CAIT, SARF, OP) Sacred Heart-Memphis (DTX,RES, OP, METH, EI, INT, PEER,CM, SARF) Sacred Heart-New Haven (OP,CAIT,SARF,INT,EI,PEER,CM) Sacred Heart-Warren (OP,CAIT, SARF, PEER, INT, EI, CM) Salvation Army Harbor Light-Macomb (RES, DTX, OP, CAIT, SARF) St. Joseph s Center for Beh. Medicine-Clinton Twp. (OP) SHAR Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation Warren (PEER, EI, CAIT, RES, OP, CM, INT) T&G Corporation Warren (OP, INT, CM, IP) Time Out Counseling-Warren (OP,CAIT,SARF) Tina Persha-Shelby Twp. (OP,CAIT,SARF) Trans 4mation (CAIT) Wentworth and Assoc PC- Utica (OP, INT, SARF) Key: 309 = Court Screening & Assessment CAIT = information/prevention/problem assistance CM = case management COURT = designated screening agency DTX= detox EI = early intervention INT = integrated treatment IP = Inpatient OP = outpatient PEER = peer recovery and support RES = residential SARF = screening assessment referral & follow-up METH = methadone ADOL = adolescent