The Story of Peace in Medicine

Transcription

1 The Story of Peace in Medicine Thank you for your interest in Peace in Medicine. We are a nonprofit, educational healing center and cannabis dispensary that provides a wide variety of classes and services aimed at helping people manage their own health. We offer many alternative healing modalities and classes, free or on a sliding scale. We host support groups for patients living with cancer or chronic pain and free classes for those wishing to grow their own medicine. We are a peer support network, and provide a meeting space for local nonprofit and environmental groups at no cost. We sponsor lectures by authors, hypnotherapists, energetic healers, and other alternative medicine experts. We have been lauded as a role-model facility for the dispensing of medical cannabis. Peace in Medicine was conceptualized in 2007 by Robert Jacob, a Sebastopol resident and activist. Robert envisioned a grassroots, community-based healing center that would provide a much needed nexus of support and resources for health-challenged residents to take control of their healing process. The response from the community in the form of volunteers, investors, and board members was inspiring. On October 2, 2007 Peace in Medicine opened its doors in Sebastopol, and opened a second location in Santa Rosa in the spring of In 2012, our founder Robert Jacob was elected to the Sebastopol City Council and appointed Mayor of Sebastopol in Peace in Medicine has received positive coverage as a model dispensary from Fortune magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times, CNN, Napa Register, the Associated Press, and many other media outlets. Sebastopol Police Chief Jeff Weaver was quoted as saying (that) Peace in Medicine runs a tight operation. There s been no vandalism. There s been no theft. There s no loitering. Because of our impeccable track record many city officials and entrepreneurs have sought the advice of Robert Jacob. Both of our facilities operate as non-profits and are run by a Board of Directors. Currently, we serve over 10,000 members. Our community-oriented facilities continue be a standard of excellence in patient access. We are proud of the community we live and work in and we show it. In our short existence Peace in Medicine has made charitable contributions and donations to many community organizations totaling $154,980.00, and we have paid $3,103, in taxes and licensing fees. Additionally, we put hundreds of thousands of dollars back into the local economy through our business relationships with vendors of products and services. Peace in Medicine is located in Sebastopol within the Gravenstein Station at 6771 Sebastopol Avenue and in Santa Rosa at 1061 North Dutton Avenue. Our hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. A calendar of monthly events may be viewed at All of Peace in Medicine s services are available to the general public, with the exception of dispensary access. Senior citizens, students, and U. S. Veterans are eligible for special discounts and we have a Compassion Program that offers free medicine to those critically ill patients on a limited or fixed income Sebastopol Ave., #100, Sebastopol, CA Phone: North Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA Fax: info@peaceinmedicine.org

2 Our Mission Statement We are committed to providing alternative health resources in a safe, professional and compassionate environment. We advocate and support a proactive approach to health management by providing access to medical grade cannabis for qualified patients, as well as a variety of other services including therapeutic massage, acupuncture, yoga, guest speakers, peer counselors and educational materials on methods of alternative healing. We believe in a person s right to individual health empowerment through access and knowledge. To support this mission, Peace in Medicine is dedicated to offering access regardless of financial status and to providing informational materials designed to help members better understand how to meet their needs on their quest for optimal health. Our clientele come with a wide range of conditions including cancer, anorexia, AIDS, glaucoma, chronic pain, arthritis, insomnia, migraines, and anxiety, but all share a desire to be proactive in their healing process, health, and pain management through alternative means. We recognize the importance of community and our center is committed to serving not just our members, but our entire community through support of local organizations; for true health is maintained not just individually, but through combined community efforts and visions, as well. Find Peace in Medicine!

3 Affiliations As Peace in Medicine works to offer access to safe medicine for Sebastopol and West County residents, many others are working on a state-wide and national scale to see that the same access is afforded to all patients in need. Some of the industry affiliations we maintain with: Sonoma Alliance for Medical Marijuana Americans for Safe Access Students for a Sensible Drug Policy Law Enforcement Against Prohibition National Cannabis Industry Association Cannabis Action Network Medical Cannabis Association National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Peace in Medicine has always taken proactive role in regards to promoting the health and well-being of medical cannabis patients and providers. In 2014, Peace in Medicine is proud to announce their certification through Americans for Safe Access Patient Focused Certification which will bring a high level of standardized regulation to a previously self-regulated industry. Patients First Certification is a nonprofit, third party certification based on the new quality standards for medical cannabis products and businesses issued by the American Herbal Products Association. The certification will allow patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, companies and regulators a framework to identify reliable, high-quality medical cannabis products and services.

4 Educational Center and Healing Studio offerings All programming offered by the Peace in Medicine is free or low-cost. Where a nominal administration fee is required, such costs are determined by sliding-scale, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Some of the programs we offer now or have offered in the past are: Healing programs - Yoga and Tai Chi Gong classes - Pilates classes - Body Talk holistic therapy - Acupressure workshop - Seasonal Affective Disorder workshop - Meditation classes - Peer Support Network - Energetic Healing - Ayurvedic Healing clinic - Aromatherapy clinic - Tui Na Massage, Chair Massage Therapy with Body Touch Therapy, and Shiatsu Massage with the National Holistic Institute College of Massage - Art Therapy - Introduction to Holistic Healing - Introduction to Self-Hypnosis with Betty Scroggin - Herbal Clinic with the California School of Herbal Studies - Pain Management group - Cancer support group and oncology workshops - General counseling and therapy - Acupuncture with Sebastopol Family Acupuncture - Women's health series workshops - Healthy Cooking classes Cannabis Education programs - Making your own edibles - Cultivation class - Medication methods - Managing your medicine - Patient support services with Americans for Safe Access - Solar power education with SolarWorks Peace in Medicine celebrates the talent of our local artists with displays in both locations.

5 Community Involvement Peace in Medicine is dedicated to giving back to the community through involvement in events, contributions of time and labor resources, and financial support. Some of the causes we have contributed to are: Organizations - Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce - Sebastopol Fire Department - Sebastopol Kiwanis Club - Sebastopol Community Center - Sebastopol Area Senior Center - Sebastopol Center for the Arts - Rotary Club of Sebastopol - iworkwell Sonoma County - Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce - Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County - American Cancer Society - Cittaslow Sebastopol - Citizens for Responsible Access - Sonoma County Farm Bureau - Friends of Ives Pool - City of Sebastopol Skate Park - Sebastopol Independent Charter School gardening program - Global Student Embassy - West County Community Services - Sonoma County Conservation Action - Sonoma County Food Bank - WaccoBB Community Bulletin Board - Sebastopol Farmers Market - San Francisco Deputy Sheriff s Foundation - FealGood Foundation - California Parenting Institute Events - Sonoma County Fair - Annual Harvest Dance - Apple Blossom Festival - Sebastopol Earth Day Celebration - Passport to the Gravenstein Station event - Aged to Perfection Wine Event - Guys Can Cook, Too! - Relay for Life - Sebastopol Art Walk - Food for Thought - The Living Green Expo - Harmony Festival - Santa Rosa Junior College Wellness Fair - The Sonoma County Herb Exchange Harvest Fairs - Sonoma County Wellness Fair - World Medical Marijuana March - Sierra Music Festival - Earth Dance - Wonders of Cannabis Event - IACM Conference; Cologne, Germany - Patients Out of Time National Conference - Food For Thought Annual Food Drive - Emerald Cup - Americans for Safe Access Unity Conference - Annual Democratic Crab Feed - Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market - Santa Rosa Rose Parade - Climate Sustainability Conference - Calabash!