UA Little Rock/MidSOUTHRegional Prevention Providers Report Summary

August 2018

REGION 1

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilThe Region 1 Regional Prevention Provider (RPP) hopes to hold the first meeting for this fiscal year of the Region 1 Regional Task Force in September, 2018. This is dependent upon completion of the transition from PFH to a new agency. As proposed, the Task Force membership will be inclusive of Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties, with representation from all twelve (12) community sectors. Region 1 proposes that the Task Force will meet up to six (6) times over the new contract year with the focus to plan the second NWA Drug Prevention Conference. The RPP has discussed potential new team members to invite to further expand the prevention infrastructure for capacity in Region 1. The current roster of Task Force members will be assessed to determine their interest in continuing. The RPP has secured the Jones Center as the conference location. With Task Force input, Region 1 will determine a date for the conference. Discussing will also be held on needed funding to support overall conference costs. The Region will begin by identifying the overall focus of the regional conference and potential keynote speaker(s) and session presenters. Having had a successful inaugural event in May 2018, the Task Force and RPP look forward to planning and preparing for the next conference.

Training/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceRegion 1 RPP has identified 12 Awareness Months for SFY'19 as part of our overall prevention marketing plan. Each month of the calendar year will feature a highlighted substance abuse prevention awareness focus to which will be tied media campaigns, region-wide behavioral health projects, coalition collaboration, etc. To that end, awareness month efforts will be implemented by following the Strategic Prevention Framework and its’ related components. Each of the four counties in Region 1 (Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington) will be impacted by the overall behavioral health prevention projects planned.

The focus for August was Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Month. The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) was followed with the staff first assessing the current Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) survey data. The trend for substance use among youth follows that of the past contract year, with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and prescription drugs as the top substances of choice for use by youth in Region 1. Survey results from the 2017 APNA survey will be incorporated into documents, power point presentations, the Constant Contact monthly newsletter, and other tools in the months ahead. These documents will be shared with coalitions, community stakeholders, and other key RPP partners in the efforts to increase prevention awareness. APNA survey results will be discussed with the Regional 1 Task Force at the first meeting to facilitate regional planning, ascertain the conference focus, and to determine keynote and session presenter possibilities.

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In August, the RPP worked to increase Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month through the following strategies and activities:

A media campaign across the 4-county region was conducted by Sports Talk Personality radio and KNWA (NBC) – FOX 24 KFTA HD television with .15 and .30 second ads focused on Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month.

The Region 1 RPP August Newsletter, disseminated to 116 recipients via Constant Contact, highlighted Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month information, prevention resources, and upcoming events in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties. The RPP staff work to promote availability of the newsletter at multiple coalition meetings in Region 1.

The RPP disseminated Prescription Drug and Heroin Prevention resource materials at the following teacher expos in Region 1 in August: Washington County Teacher Expo, Springdale PD National Night Out, Rogers School District Teachers in-service, NWA School Nurse in-service, Springdale School District in-service, and Fayetteville School District Teacher in-service.

Announcements of August as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month were made at coalition meetings held in Region 1. Drug Free Benton County, Madison County Health Coalition Board Retreat, Carroll County Hometown Health, NWA Tobacco and Drug Free Coalition, and Project Right Choice were the primary coalitions in August that met to discuss substance abuse prevention and actively plan strategies for the upcoming calendar months. The Region 1 RPR provided technical assistance and resources to further support coalition efforts underway.

Prevention resources from the RPP Clearinghouse were disseminated as part of August as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Awareness Month to Carroll County Hometown Health and Madison County Health Coalition.

Advance work is being done on the RPP ads with radio and TV media sources for September – National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month so that there is no gap media coverage for this important meeting.

The RPP continues to remind drug free coalitions within Region 1 of the availability of updated Region 1 Prescription Drug Drop Box Location flyers for local dissemination at hospitals, police departments, pharmacies, and other public locations in each of the four counties. This document was disseminated at all Teacher Expos in August. The RPR has held discussions with coalitions as part of Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month to begin planning for the next statewide Prescription Drug Take Back Event scheduled for October 27, 2018. The RPP has provided Take Back Location Flags to each county within Region 1 for use at the upcoming take back events.

The RPR completed “Ethics in Prevention” TOT held August 1-2, 2018 provided by LaShonda Williams of CAPT. Laurie Reh was selected to participate due to a need for trained trainers to implement ethics trainings for certified specialists and consultants, and community stakeholders in Arkansas. The RPR gave teach-back presentations to other RPP colleagues and MidSOUTH staff present.

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Also, On August 13-14, 2018, the RPRs completed the “Seven Strategies for Community Change” TOT training and also gave teach-back presentations to other RPP colleagues and MidSOUTH staff present. This evidence-based training will be implemented as a planned deliverable in Region 1 in SFY 2018-19 for coalitions in the four-county area.

The RPR participated in the National Prevention Network Conference in Boston, MA held August 28-30, 2018.

Numerous prevention materials were distributed throughout Region 1.

Coalition MeetingsDrug Free Benton County Coalition (DFBC): The Coalition met on August 15, 2018 in Bentonville. Discussion was held on Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month which included planning the October Prescription Take Back events for Benton County, school/community presentations, and the annual wrap-up luncheon as part of the DFBC Substance Abuse Awareness Month activities. The DFBC chair and several active members serve on the Region 1 Regional Task Force.

Carroll County Hometown Health (CCHH): The Coalition met on August 15, 2018 at the Berryville Community Center. A presentation was given by the Carroll County Extension Office. The Coalition discussed RPP scholarship funds for SFY 2018-19, the fall teen summit, a suicide awareness event in September, and the Prescription Drug Take Back event in October. The RPR promoted August as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month. The CCHH chair is an invited member of the Region 1 Regional Task Force.

Madison County Health Coalition: The Coalition Board met on August 20, 2018 in Witter for a strategic planning meeting. The group discussed Coalition events for SFY 2018-19 including an upcoming teen summit in September. The RPR promoted August as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month. The tobacco prevention grantee leaders all serve on the Region 1 Regional Task Force and assist with tobacco retailer implementation in Region 1.

NWA Tobacco and Drug Free Coalition (Drug Free Communities grantee) – Washington County: The Coalition met on August 21, 2018 in Fayetteville with a Project Choice meeting immediately following. A recap was given on teacher expos and back to school events. Updates were also given on upcoming Coalition events. The Project Right Choice Coalition (PRC) discussed upcoming events including the Drug Awareness Luncheon, Red Ribbon Rallies, and Prescription Drug Take Back events in October. The RPR promoted August as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Prevention Awareness Month at both meetings. The PRC chair and secretary are invited members of the Region 1 Regional Task Force.

NWA Collective Impact (Benton County): The Coalition chair is Gina Allgaier – parent, prevention advocate, and leader of Speakup About Drugs (SAD). SAD recently applied for the DFC grant to serve Benton County. The Region 1 RPP and the Center for Collaborative Care are providing technical assistance to this new initiative. Gina Allgaier serves on the Region 1 Regional Task Force.

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SYNARThe annual SYNAR project was completed in June, 2018 in the previous contract year. The next SYNAR project is slated to be implemented in March-June of 2019.

The Region 1 RPP was trained on how to implement the MidSOUTH-required Coverage Study on August 22, 2018 in Little Rock. This project directs each RPP program to survey a computer-determined area of the Region in order to ascertain if tobacco retailers there are licensed with the State of Arkansas. The Coverage Study timeline will occur approximately from August – October, 2018 as determined by the Arkansas Department of Health and MidSOUTH.

The next Region 1 RPP-sponsored Tobacco Retailer Training will be held in November, 2018 in Bentonville during the second quarter of the contract. The RPP will collaborate with Mandy Miller, AR Tobacco Control, who will conduct two training sessions by using a PowerPoint presentation and handouts. The RPP will further collaborate with local tobacco prevention grantees (NWA Tobacco and Drug Free Coalition, Madison County Health Coalition) to host the training and provide refreshments for both sessions. The NWA Tobacco and Drug Free Coalition will have tobacco-use cessation resources on hand for attendees.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)The Region 1 RPP is in the process of contacting each of the twenty (20) school districts for the upcoming APNA survey implementation time-period. The RPRs have emailed the APNA School District packet and all related information to each superintendent and contact person. Technical assistance has been provided with the registration process, connecting new contacts to Pride Surveys for password and online documentation. Contact information has been corrected and updated. The RPR communicates with the superintendent and contact person by email as well as by phone in many instances. Technical assistance was provided in August in the form of emails, phone calls, and enrolling some districts online that had faxed or emailed their forms to the RPP. This will be ongoing until the deadline date to be sure all schools get the assistance they need. The RPR maintains communication with Pride Surveys and MidSOUTH. The Bentonville School District has informed Region 1 that they are opting out but it is hoped that the other districts will continue their usual participation.

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REGION 2

Regional Prevention Advisory CouncilThe Region 2 Prevention Advisory Council membership represents all twelve (12) sectors of the community as well as all five counties of the Region. Recruitment for the Advisory Council is ongoing to ensure a strong membership of actively participating individuals.

The next meeting of the Region 2 Advisory Council is scheduled for Friday, September 28, 2018. Agenda items include prevention strategy update, logic model review, planning for the use of the Region 2 Behavioral Health Resource Guide, development and dissemination of a Regional Children’s Prevention Newsletter, and the upcoming Youth Hike Month (November).

Region 2 Prevention Advisory Council also works collaboratively with AmeriCorps VISTA Opioid Awareness and Education Advisory Council (OAEAC) in an effort to maximize capacity of all prevention efforts throughout the region.

Robyn Ford of the Care Center in Mountain Home is the newest member of the Advisory Council.

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceRegion 2 is currently working with the Drug Free Communities Coalition in Boone County, Boone County Substance Abuse Prevention (BSAP) Coalition to build capacity. The first meeting was held with the new format on August 29, 2018. The Coalition was receptive and appreciative of the open forum. Future meetings will focus more on encouraging participation. A new process for recruitment and nominating officer is currently being developed.

Region 2 RPR attended the Training of Trainers for “Seven Strategies for Community Change” and encouraged the new Boone County Drug Free Communities Coordinator to attend as well. This new approach to teaching from the Strategic Prevention Framework has been implemented at the new AmeriCorps VISTA orientation and will be utilized at the next VISTA Lunch and Learn.

In the month of August, the following prevention messaging strategies were implemented:Radio:

The Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil was advertised along with opioid data with four radio companies across the region.

Ads on the radio were recorded by members of the Ignite Youth Coalition.Newspaper:

Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil Event was advertised in the Marshall Mountain Wave, Harrison Daily Times, and the Mountain Echo.

An article about the upcoming Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil was featured in the Harrison Daily Times.

A full page article following the Overdose Candlelight Vigil was featured in the Harrison Daily Times.

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Facebook: Nineteen (19) prevention messages were posted on the Boone County Substance

Abuse Prevention Coalition Facebook page. Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil was posted on the Boone County

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Facebook page and shared by Coalition members on their individual pages.

Flyer Distribution: AmeriCorps VISTAs were stationed on designated days and locations to hand-

distribute flyers and verbally invite community members to the Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil.

Flyers for the Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil were delivered to:o Health Clinicso Mental Health Clinicso Grocery Storeso Librarieso County Health Unitso North Arkansas College Campus

Region 2 continues to work closely with the Boone County Tobacco Education Coalition and the Ignite Youth Group in the development of a plan to build a campaign to enact tobacco policies. During this reporting period, Ignite has:

Presented to the Quorum Court regarding an ordinance on the Harrison Court Square designating a smoking area that is away from the entry ways (a result of the Kick Butts Day activity reported in March).

Made plans to present to the Harrison City Council on a T21 Policy.

Region 2 Prevention held the Second Annual Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil and City Proclamation on August 31, 2018 at the Minnie Harris Park in Harrison.

Region 2 Prevention continues to work closely with Mountain Home Schools on the implementation of the new drug policy (described in the July report). The Region 2 RPR has supported this policy by providing the evidence based program materials for Teen Intervene and will monitor the progress of the policy and program usage.

On August 3, 2018, the Region 2 staff attended the Mountain Home Back to School Bazaar and disseminated information to the families in attendance.

On August 11, 2018, the Region 2 staff attended the Summer Movie Series and disseminated information to families in attendance. Information in conjunction with the SAMHSA “Talk, They Hear You” Campaign and ad was played before the movie.

On August 15, 2018, the RPR delivered the “Opioid Presentation” (developed by CJI in association with the PDO grant) and “Health Literacy Training” to AmeriCorps VISTAs.

On August 16, 2018, the RPR delivered the “Opioid Presentation” at Opioid Awareness Event at Care Ministries in Mountain Home.

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On August 17, 2018, the Region 2 staff attended the Amplify Concert in Benton. Materials were disseminated and staff helped at the Prevention Booth.

On August 21, 2018, the RPR provided “Health Literacy Training” (in association with the PDO grant) to Mountain Home Senior Center patrons.

On August 27, 2018, the RPR held the AmeriCorps VISTA new volunteer orientation and presented prevention basics and “Seven Strategies” materials from the August 13-14, 2018 TOT.

Region 2 Prevention continues to refer to SAPST materials for training opportunities for presentations or one-on-one interaction with coalitions, volunteers, and prevention staff of NAPHE.

Training AmeriCorps VISTAs assigned to prevention on evidence based prevention practices through hands-on implementation of practices in the field occurs daily.

Region 2 Prevention continues to promote the use of “Keep A Clear Mind” in schools throughout the Region.

Region 2 Prevention has begun implementing training techniques gained from the “Seven Strategies TOT” and utilizing the Fundamentals of Prevention booklet that was provided at the training held August 13-14, 2018. This has been beneficial in VISTA training and in prevention staff meetings.

The RPP collaborates with the following groups in ways listed (new collaborations that began in the month of August 2018 are highlighted in yellow):

Drug Free Communities Granteeo Youth Leadershipo Community Trainingo Marketingo Meeting Planning

Bikers Against Child Abuseo Joined Boone County Coalitiono Anti-Bullying Activities

North Arkansas Collegeo Meeting space for DFC and SAP meeting

Arkansas Department of Health (all five counties in Region)o Information dissemination

14th Judicial Districto Information disseminationo Circuit Judge added to Advisory Council

Opioid Awareness and Education Advisory Councilo Collaboration and oversight in AmeriCorps VISTA opioid prevention activities

Boston Mountain Rural Health (Marshall-Searcy County)o Information dissemination

Searcy County Library

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o Information dissemination Health Resources of Arkansas (all five counties)

o Information dissemination Hometown Health Improvement

o Boone County ongoing collaborationo Newton County ongoing collaborationo Searcy County ongoing collaborationo Marion County ongoing collaboration

Unified Community Resource Council of Marion and Baxter Countieso Baxter County Coalition ongoing collaborationo Ongoing promotion of Opioid Pilot Project

Care Center Ministries (Baxter County)o Opioid Awareness Day Evento Information Disseminationo New member of Advisory Council

Baxter County Senior Centero Health Literacy Trainingso Take Back Eventso Ongoing information dissemination on safe storage and disposal meds

Tobacco Prevention Education Programo Policy developmento Maintaining and building partnerships throughout Regiono Building youth community leadership through presenting at Quorum Court

AmeriCorps VISTAo Regional Opioid Prevention Education Summit planning and implementationo Monthly Lunch and Learno Information dissemination

Harrison Middleo Space and audience for substance abuse prevention presentations to middle school

students and Anti-Bullying Coloring Contesto Evidence-Based Program Implementation

Flippin Schoolo Evidence-Based Program Implementation

Yellville Schoolo Evidence-Based Program Implementation

Oark School (Jasper School District)o Evidence-Based Program Implementation

Boone County Drug-Free Communitieso Partnering in expanding media campaign (Talk They Hear You) with billboard

design Ignite Youth Coalition

o Planning and participation for community eventso Kick Butts Dayo Color Contest judging (Boone and Newton Schools)

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o Implementation of SYNAR Mountain Home Schools

o Coordinating activities for upcoming yearo Policy implementationo Event Coordination (In Plain Sight, Bridge Bash, Back to School Bizarre)o Evidence-Based Program Implementation

Baxter County Libraryo Information disseminationo Meeting space

Region 2 is working closely with the Drug Free Communities new Coordinator in obtaining relevant training, attending the TOT and implementing “Seven Strategies for Community Change,” and in the reorganization of the Coalition with a goal of building capacity for sustainability.

Region 2 participated in the monthly RPR Zoom Call.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)On April 8, 2018, the RPR participated in the APNA Webinar. APNA recruitment is underway. Currently five schools have signed agreements.

Region 2 Prevention has partnered with the Ozark Unlimited Resources, Community Health Nurse Specialist, who works within the schools regionally to assist in recruitment efforts of the Cotter School District who opted out last year.

SYNAROn August 22, 2018, the RPR attended the SYNAR training in Little Rock. Recruitment for next year’s SYNAR study is ongoing.

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REGION 3

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilRegion 3 Advocacy Council member, Karen Owens, provided assistance with the Family Care Fair event to make sure all stakeholders that were present were featured on the live radio remote. This include the Stone County Hometown Health Planning Committee, NADC, ATCP program, Mountain View School Nurses, Law Enforcement, and Baxter Regional Detox as well as Region 3 RPRs. Ms. Owens took photos and asked questions to get the conversation started with vendors on what worked best and how to improve the next year.

Council member, Shelly Hink from the Clinton School District followed up with students from the Lead and Seed Coalition to set the logic model timeline into their school calendar of events. She assisted in the forming of an official time for the students to meet during the year.

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe Family Care Fair was included in the county-wide effort made to reach the families of school aged youth with prevention messages about wellness, ATOD prevention, while providing for back to school needs. This event served 297 total, including 157 youth and 87 adult family members. In addition, there were 53 vendors and staff present. This event had booths that covered many ATOD topics. The main focus was on prescription drugs, opioids, and tobacco. These topics were in alignment with APNA data.

The RPR attended the Trainer of Trainers (TOT) event provided by the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) in Little Rock on August 3, 2018 to begin implementation of the presentations “Understanding Opioid Addictions and How to Respond” and “How to Talk to Your Doctor.” These activities align with the Sharp County Logic Model.

Region 3 Movie Theater Ad continues to run in the AMC Classic Theater in Batesville. This move ad addresses the three major substance that are the most problematic in the Region – alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drug misuse and abuse. This ad also provides information to connect to the Region’s Facebook page. This ad reaches an estimated 8,000 people each month.

The Family Care Fair event was promoted (KWOZ) August 1-3, 2018. In addition, KWOZ also held a live remote broadcast during the first two hours of the event. Live interviews from vendors and coalition information were given to the public. The RPR gave a wrap up interview about the vent and the importance of positive prosocial community participation in lowering youth risk factors and raising protective factors. This was accomplished at the event by supporting back to school prevention messages and providing needed school supplies at the same time.

On August 1-2, 2018, the RPR attended the Ethics TOT delivered by the SWCAPT.

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On August 6, 2018, the RPR provided the Cleburne County Coalition leader information to Gina Allgaier (Executive Director of Speakup About Drugs) for the Cleburne County Hometown Health. Ms. Allgaier called wanting the Region 3 RPR to approach Cleburne County Giving Foundation with local ATOD program information. The RPR declined as she does not yet know the status of the program and did not want to offer services that could not be performed. In addition, Ms. Allgaier is working with a group of people from Heber Springs to prevent opioid overdose in the area. Due to a recent tragedy involving multiple overdoses, the awareness for prevention needed in that area has increased. A first responder to that scene only had one dose of Narcan but there were multiple victims.

The Calico Rock Back to School Event was held August 9, 2018. Region 3 had a booth and provided materials regarding prescription drug disposal and bullying prevention as well as door prizes. Region 3 held a gator golf game activity to draw youth to the booth for interaction.

On August 13, 2018, an email was sent to Region 3 stakeholders promoting school safety, “Don’t Run. Call 911” and Overdose Awareness Day.

An email was sent on August 16, 2018 with all the information about signing up for APNA to school superintendents and assistants.

All three RPP staff attended the Coverage Study Training in Little Rock held August 22, 2018. Region 3 will begin coverage activities in September, 2018.

The RPR worked with Selina Wallis, Executive Director of the Independence County Senior Citizens Program, to schedule the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” presentation that was held on August 24, 2018. Ms. Wallis also works with senior groups in other counties and would like to have this presentation schedule in other counties in the future.

Numerous prevention materials were provided to the following: Amplify Music Festival, Augusta School, Bald Knob School, Batesville School, Bradford School, Calico Care Fair, Calico Rock School, Cedar Ridge School, Clinton School, Family Care Fair, Izard County Consolidated Schools, Jackson County School, KWOZ, McCrory School, Melbourne School, Midland School, Newport School,

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Quitman School, Riverview School, Rosebud School, Salem School, Searcy School, Shirley School, South Side School. Southside School, Viola School, and Westside School,

The RPR attended the National Prevention Network Conference in Boston, MA held August 27-30, 2018.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)All RPP staff participated in the distribution of school APNA agreement forms. Staff also provided Red Ribbon Week bracelets as incentive items to each school district. Each campus was visited in person.

To date, eleven schools have agreed to take the APNA survey in Region 3.

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REGION 4

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilThe Region 4 Task Force did not meet in August.

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe SPF is used with the development of the Task Force and in working with community partners and coalitions.

Specific things the Region has done that address both assessment and capacity includes: Participated in several TOT opportunities in August. These will help the Region provide

more tools and training opportunities in the Region. Offered and provided in-service and staff training related to “How to Talk to Your

Doctor” and “Opioids” to organizations with employees who regularly work with at-risk populations (elderly, disabled, very low income, etc.).

Based on the high level of opioid prescribing and use in Greene County, the Region chose to do a public presentation of the CJI Opioid materials in Paragould. This was coordinated with County Judge Rusty McMillon and the Paragould Community Center to arrange the event that was held on August 16, 2018. Because of the short time to arrange and promote the event, attendance was a disappointment. However, the Region has been encouraged to hold another event that can be properly promoted. It is scheduled for October 23, 2018 at the Paragould Community Center.

Prevention messages are marketed through email blasts, social media including the CRDC: Prevention Website, flags, and personal contacts at coalitions and other meetings. The CRDC: Prevention Facebook page, www.facebook.com/crdcprevention is being promoted through Facebook ads. In August, the Region moved from having 117 followers to 148 followers, with twenty (20) of those directly attributed to the advertising campaign. Several posts, particularly those related to community events and TimerCap giveaway locations, are being shared and re-shared by followers. The ads work and are a very low cost way to help get the prevention messaging to target audiences.

Prevention messages in Region 4 are also promoted through the use of billboards in the region. The “Most Teens Choose Not to Use” campaign promoted in the flags and billboards has been so effective that several of the coalitions and area churches have begun adopting the campaign and putting up their own billboards. In August, there was no change in the locations or number of billboards in place.

In addition to the above marketing strategies, the Region also promoted prevention messages through brochure and information dissemination. In August, the Region distributed more than 4,000 pieces.

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In August, the Region sponsored content and ran commercials on KAIT, the major regional television station. On August 10, 2018, the Region filmed the commercial used for the “License to Pill” documentary that aired on Raycom Media during the month of August. “License to Pill” was an investigative TV special produced by Raycom Media and dealt with the opioid epidemic, specifically the prescribing practices across the nation – that also included practitioners in Arkansas.

The radio campaign with KLEK in Jonesboro continued in August. The primary market for this station is middle to upper income African Americans. While the existing campaigns reach a broad audience, the Region was missing some key groups. In addition to the radio, the station also promotes our website and Facebook pages through all the social media platforms. The impact of this assessment will be assessed after 90 days and determine whether to continue.

The Region’s website, https://www.crdcnea.org/services-programs/regional-prevention-program, was updated on August 31, 2018 to reflect the September promotions.

Environmental strategies that are ongoing in the Region include “Most Teens Choose Not to Use ATOD” billboards and flags. The Region is looking to identify opportunities that can be implemented in the Region. In April, the Region launched its Facebook page www.facebook.com/crdcprevention. There has been significant growth in the number of people following the Facebook page. It is used to provide prevention messages, information about coalition meetings, photos and information about events, and other news, as appropriate.

Work towards completing the plan for the campaign that will run September through March continued in coordination with Arkansas State University Sports Properties. This campaign will include a 30 second commercial during the pre-game period at every regular home football and basketball game for the 2018-19 seasons as well as a booth inside the football stadium for every home game. The commercial was filmed the week of July 30, 2018

The RPR spoke with Susie Pfeiffer, Director of Housing at CRDC about moving the 99 housing units (multi-family and single family dwellings) toward the goal of implementing smoke free policies. Work has now been initiated toward notification, feedback, development of appropriate designated smoking areas, and development of new rules, new leases, and modification of existing leases for tenants. At Ms. Pfeiffer’s request, Region 4 purchased 200 brochures related to Smoke Free Housing for the program to distribute to tenants and for extras to be placed in the common areas at apartment complexes.

In August, the Region continued its focus on the “Most Teens Choose Not to Use ATOD” Flag Norming Campaign. This fact/norm is documented behavior through APNA Surveys. Misperceptions of youth and drug use (incorrect norms) are one of the Risk Factors that the Region is working to change. Research shows that youth act upon their perceptions, so the Region is working hard to let the youth and parents know the true norm. Region 4 will continue to distribute these flags throughout the Region.

On August 2, 2018, the RPP staff attended Rutledge Resource Day in Randolph County. TimerCaps were distributed to attendees and to the local law enforcement officials at the event.

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Stall also attended and supported Back to School events for several counties (Clay, Poinsett, Lawrence, Randolph, and Craighead) on August 4, 2018 and August 11, 2018. Specific organizations sponsoring the events we supported included: Clay County Sheriff; Families, Inc.; Refuge Church; United Way; West Ridge Church; and Youth MOVE AR. All events received a small donation of school supplies. Many also provided prevention materials to participants. Staff was on hand with prevention materials at the Refuge Church, West Ridge Church, and Youth MOVE events.

Region 4 staff set up a booth of prevention materials at the DCFS Youth Leadership Conference at the Vines 4-H Center in Ferndale. Prevention materials and information targeted youth aging out of the foster care system and included materials on tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, mental health, bullying, and suicide topics.

The RPR conducted a “Keep A Clear Mind” training for Poinsett County 4th grade teachers on August 9, 2018. A teacher training was conducted at the Harrisburg Elementary School. The session was a TOT for the “Keep A Clear Mind” evidence-based prevention program. The staff also distributed 85 sets of the program materials.

Also, on August 9, 2018, the RPR attended the Cornerstone Coalition meeting in Randolph County.

On August 13, 2018, Region 4 staff set up an information booth in the education area of the Poinsett County Fair. Prevention materials were disseminated to attendees who chose to take them.

Also, on August 13, 2018, RPP staff attended the Out of the Dark (DFC) Coalition meeting.

Region 4 staff attended the Poinsett County Partners in Health Coalition meeting on August 14, 2018.

On August 15, 2018, staff conducted a “How to Talk to Your Doctor” training as an in-service opportunity for home healthcare staff at Home Health Professionals.

Region 4 staff assisted with the Amplify Festival held in Benton on August 17, 2018.

Region 4 staff attended the State Coordinating Council meeting on August 20, 2018.

Staff participated in organizing and implementing the Back to School Splash in coordination with Out of the Dark (DFC) Coalition on August 21, 2018.

Region 4 staff conducted an Opioid Workshop for CRDC program directors and some staff on August 23, 2018.

Staff also attended the ATOD Coalition (DFC) meeting on August 24, 2018.

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Staff attended the National Prevention Network Conference in Boston, MA held August 28-29, 2018.

On August 29, 2018, staff set up an information booth in the education area at the Randolph County Fair.

Staff attended the CCC meeting on August 30, 2018.

Staff completed numerous online trainings as well as the “Ethics in Prevention” TOT on August 1-2, 2018 and CJI “Opioids” and “How to Talk to Your Doctor” TOT training on August 3, 2018. In addition, staff attended the “Seven Strategies” TOT held August 13-14, 2018.

The Region 4 RPR continues to provide technical assistance, computer troubleshooting, computer training, and assistance for Region 4 as well as for Region 7.

Region 4 staff has worked to assist the Poinsett County Partners in Health Coalition with revising/updating the county resources guide.

Referrals continue to be made to the CRDC: NEA Recovery Center and Mid-South Health Systems. The RPRs work with Mid-South Health Systems of Care and attend their meetings when possible. The Mid-South Systems of Care meeting put staff in contact with several of the above providers. Work continues with the Domestic Violence Providers and their Shelter in Northeast Arkansas by promoting people to donate to and shop at their store. The Region also works with several Arkansas Department of Health staff in coalitions and tries to attend any meetings where we can make contact with different sectors. Two of the coalitions in the Region are Drug Free Grantees and the RPP staff participates in their meetings and other events. Region 4 staff is available to provide technical assistance, when needed.

SYNARThe Region’s SYNAR compliance checks have been completed. Region 4 staff attended the SYNAR Coverage Study training held August 22, 2018 and received the materials for the SYNAR coverage study. The coverage study will be completed during September and October.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)School recruitment for APNA began in August, 2018 by sending personalized emails to the school superintendents and APNA contacts in all of the thirty (30) school districts in the Region.

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REGION 5

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilThe next Task Force meeting has been scheduled for October 10, 2018 at the Charleston Library.

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) was utilized in the planning of “How to Talk to Your Doctor” handbook training given on August 23, 2018 at the Bakers Senior Center in Fort Smith.

Assessment: The RPRs collaborated with staff from the Bakers Senior Center to provide the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” training to the seniors on August 23, 2018. Staff decided that this would be a needed topic to address with seniors.Capacity: The senior center marketed the training and had the training held before a lunch to ensure a maximum amount of attendees.Planning: The RPRs gathered the materials provided by CJI to distribute to each participant. The RPRs purchased med lock boxes to give away at the training. Appropriate sign in sheets and evaluations were printed and packed to take to the presentation.Implementation: The RPRs presented the handbook training on August 23, 2018 at the Bakers Senior Center in Fort Smith.Evaluation: The RPRs completed the evaluation provided by CJI and returned all sign in sheets and evaluation materials to Pat Brannin with CJI.

The August newsletter focused on International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31, 2018). The newsletter provided statistics and facts about overdose in America and gave readers information on what to do if they witness an overdose. The RPRs distributed the email via email blast and posted it in the Gateway Recovery Center. The RPRs also delivered the newsletter to coalition meetings. An estimated 2,436 people received/saw the newsletter.

The RPP contracted with Creative Outdoor Advertising to produce three prevention ads to be displayed on three bus benches in the Fort Smith area. Creative Outdoors was unable to give an estimated number of people that view the ad each month. RPPs were directed to use the numbers given by the Fort Smith Transit System. An estimated 17,600 people were exposed to these ads for the month of August. This is a yearlong ad.

The RPP also contracted with RAM Outdoors to display a static billboard with the message "Don't Be Your Child's Drug Dealer, Lock Your Meds" in Van Buren. This billboard will run for a total of two months.

The RPP also contracted with RAM Outdoor for a yearlong contract of a billboard in Fort Smith. This billboard is located on Towson Avenue, a highly traveled road in Fort Smith. The message displayed on the static board is "A Perfect Time to Talk About Alcohol and Other Drugs" and

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directs viewers to the website underagedrinking.samhsa.gov. The daily effective circulation provided by RAM is 29,700 viewers 18 years and older.

The RPRs also purchased two med drop boxes for the region. One med drop box is located at the Hackett Police Department and the other is located at the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department. These drop boxes will have two Harbor House Prevention logo decals placed on the front of the box. The Hackett Police Department had the local paper announce the arrival of the drop box. The RPRs are working with both law enforcement agencies to set up a date to have a press release and photo op with the boxes.

The RPRs attended the “Prevention Ethics” TOT in Little Rock held August 1-2, 2018. This training was hosted by MidSOUTH and conducted by CAPT. The RPRs plan to offer this training in Region 5 as well as partner with other regions to provide the training to others. Having two certified trainers will be an asset to Region 5.

On August 3, 2018, the RPRs attended the CJI training in Little Rock. This training taught the RPRs how to present the “Community Opioid Awareness” training and the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” training.

On August 8, 2018, the RPR gave coalition members in Polk County “Don't Run Call 911” flyers, magnets, and cellphone stickers. The Quality of Life Coalition is going to sponsor the Race for Recovery 5K in September. Approximately 12 members attended the meeting.

On August 14, 2018, the RPRs attended the Magazine Wellness meeting (Logan County). Approximately 15 members attended the meeting. The RPR Tabitha discussed the APNA survey at the meeting and encouraged the school to participate again this year. The RPRs also discussed being TOTs in the SPORTS Prevention Plus Wellness program. The RPRs will offer the SPORTS program to the elementary and high school students during Red Ribbon Week in the Magazine School District.

On August 15, 2018, the RPRs spoke to Bakers Senior Center staff to discuss how we can collaborate in the future to provide more trainings/presentations for the seniors as well as for caregivers. The senior center staff said this would help when the senior center applies for grants

On August 16, 2018, the RPRs spoke to the Fort Smith Kiwanis Club (Sebastian County). An estimated 20 people were in attendance. The meeting was held at Golden Corral. The RPRs spoke to the members about the prevention services that are offered to the six counties in the region. The Kiwanis Club invited RPRs to speak at next year’s camp for children. RPRs will maintain the relationship with the Kiwanis Club.

On August 17, 2018, the RPR attended the Homeless Coalition in Fort Smith (Sebastian County). Approximately 19 members attended the meeting. The RPR handed out 20 August Newsletters and other prevention materials. A presentation from HARK by Tim Clark was given at this meeting. The Coalition will be taking nominations for the Board of Directors.

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On August 21, 2018, the RPRs spoke to ArcBest employees (Sebastian County) about the prevention services offered in the six counties served in region 5. The RPRs discussed the importance of supporting prevention efforts and encouraged employees to attend the upcoming Race for Recovery 5k.

Also, on August 21, 2018, The RPRs presented the CJI Opioid community presentation during the Family Awareness class at Gateway Recovery Center. The Family Awareness class consists of family and friends visiting their loved ones in treatment. Fourteen (14) people attended the presentation. Each participant was given a CJI bookmark, magnet, flyer, and resource page. The RPRs submitted to CJI the required evaluation materials.

On August 22, 2018, the RPRs attended the coverage study training in Little Rock and received the packets of designated areas that will be canvassed. The RPRs have set dates to begin the coverage study in September.

On August 23, 2018, the RPRs presented the "How to Talk to Your Doctor" handbook training to seventeen (17) seniors at the Bakers Senior Center in Ft. Smith. Each senior was given a “How to Talk to your Doctor” handbook, bookmark, and pen at the training. The RPRs also provided medicine carrying bags that were provided by CJI and med lock boxes purchased by the RPP. The RPRs provided CJI the required evaluation materials.

On August 24, 2018, the RPRs attended the Franklin County Opioid Kickoff Summit at the ATU Ozark campus. The RPRs provided an opioid informational table at the event with numerous brochures. The RPR spoke to the attendees about the services offered by prevention and discussed the need for collaboration in the community. Representatives from local schools, Drug Director Kirk Lane, CJI representatives, AFMC, and others were in attendance.

The RPRs attended the 2018 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference in Boston, MA that was held August 27-31, 2018. This is the first NPN conference attended for either RPP.

The RPRs have reached out to AFMC in regards to hosting an informational booth at the upcoming Race for Recovery 5k in September. AFMC will not be able to make the event. The RPRs have also reached out to MidSOUTH to host an informational table at the event as well.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)The RPRs are continuing to recruit schools for participation in the APNA survey. They have recruited Hackett Schools which did not participate in the survey last year. MidSOUTH will be given an update on the progress of recruitment throughout the month of September.

The RPRs have been collaborating with PrideSurveys to recruit schools to participate in the APNA survey. The RPRs have contacted Melissa Stephens when questions have come up concerning the APNA.

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On August 22, 2018, the RPRs attended the Coverage Study training in Little Rock and also attended the MidSOUTH regional prevention meeting that was held after the coverage study training. The RPRs were given the coverage study materials and will begin conducting the coverage study in September. The RPRs have collaborated with the Arkansas Department of Health in attending the Coverage Study training to conduct the coverage study.

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REGION 6

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilThe RPRs are currently planning the first Task Force meeting for Fiscal Year 2018-19 (FY19). The first Task Force meeting is set for October 10, 2018 at Lake Point Conference Center in Russellville. The focus of the Task Force meeting is to provide members with current information on opioids in the region. Tentative speakers are State Drug Director Kirk Lane, Dr. John Kirtley, and Office of Human Concern (Hidden in Plain Sight). An official invite will be sent to RPRs and prevention partners’ in mid-September. The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) will be utilized in all task force activities. All Task Force members are educated on the SPF and this process is used to guide the Task Force in all activities.

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceIn August, the RPR’s utilized social media (email, Twitter, Facebook) to promote prevention throughout the month. Twitter: Healthy Region 6, (7 tweets) and Facebook (2 posts).

On August 1-2, 2018, the RPR’s attended the two day “Ethics in Prevention” Training for Arkansas Prevention Professional Training of Trainers. This training was hosted by MidSOUTH and the CAPT in Little Rock.

On August 3, 2018, the RPR attended the Russellville Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express in Russellville (Pope County). The RPR was able to network with attendees and inform them of the Russellville clearinghouse location and brochures available to the public. There were 120 chamber and community members were in attendance.

Also, on August 3, 2018, the RPR attended the Healthy Active Yell Coalition meeting at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The RPR was able to network with attendees and inform them of the Russellville clearinghouse location and brochures available to the public. There were eighteen (18) Coalition members in attendance.

And, on August 3, 2018, the RPR attended the Uncommon Communities meeting at the Morrilton Chamber of Commerce. The RPR was able to network with attendees and inform them of the Russellville and Morrilton clearinghouse location and brochures available to the public. Twelve (12) Uncommon Community participants from Pope, Yell, Conway, Perry, and Van Buren counties were in attendance.

The RPR provided the following on August 3, 2018: educational information regarding Prescription Drug Abuse to the Faulkner County

Library in Conway. The library staff will have this information available to library patrons;

educational information on Fentanyl to the Interfaith Clinic located in Conway Faulkner County);

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educational material on Second Hand Smoke to Companions Health Clinic in Greenbrier (Faulkner County); and

educational material to the Perry County Library located in Perryville. The library staff will make this information available to library patrons throughout the month.

On August 4, 2018, the RPR provided 200 coloring activity booklets to the Junior Auxiliary and River Valley United Way for the Stuff the Bus event at Walmart in Russellville (Pope County). The RPR hosted an educational booth at the Russellville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Expo Preview Party and Expo at Arkansas Tech University (Pope County) held August 6-7, 2018. Information provided included prescription drug abuse, teen prescription drug abuse bookmarks, as well as promotional items such as TimerCap bottles, pens, and silicone bracelets. The RPR also networked with other River Valley businesses and provided information about the prevention clearinghouse and other services provided. Approximately 3,000 community members were in attendance.

On August 6-7, 2018, the RPR presented information on Arkansas Medical Marijuana to school nurses throughout the state (22 nurses each day). The presentation focused on medical marijuana in Arkansas and implications for our students.

On August 8, 2018, the RPR provided educational information pertaining to Prescription Drug Abuse to the Conway County Library (Morrilton). The library staff will have this information available to library patrons.

The RPRs also participated in the monthly conference call with MidSOUTH on August 8, 2018.

On August 9, 2018, the RPRs met to discuss prevention programing and activities for the FY19.

On August 10, 2018, the RPRs and the River Valley Prevention Coalition met to begin planning the annual Teen Leadership Summit. The Teen Leadership Summit has high school students from each county in the Region come together to learn about current drug prevention activities, leadership skills, and community involvement. This year the Summit will be held on November 6, 2018 at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.

Also, on August 10, 2018, the RPRs participated in the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Recruitment webinar with Pride Surveys. On August 11, 2018, the RPR provided 300 Suicide & Substance Abuse brochures to the Dardanelle Chamber for the Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry Motorcycle Show for Suicide Prevention Awareness event on Mt. Nebo (Yell County). Approximately 250 community members participated in the event.

On August 13, 2018, the RPRs met with Kylia Stewart with Suddenlink Media to discuss TV promotions for prevention for the current fiscal year. The RPRs also purchased the “Prevention On The Move” media toolkit to utilize for print, digital, and social media.

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Also on August 13, 2018, the RPR presented information regarding the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s Labor Day campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over to the executive staff of CSI. This information was then included in the agency weekly newsletter, The High 5, to all employees (approximately 70).

On August 14, 2018, the RPR provided information to stakeholders regarding a youth tobacco funding opportunity available to local schools, Project Prevent. These coalitions work to help youth become tobacco control/prevention advocates in their local communities.

Also, on August 14, 2018, the RPR attended the planning committee meeting for Relay for Life for Conway, Pope, and Yell Counties. The committee is planning a Cancer Awareness event on August 25, 2018. Five (5) people are on the planning committee. On this date, the RPRs also attended Community Service, Inc.’s annual employee training in Morrilton.

On August 15, 2018, the RPRs attended the Prevention in Practice: Building Communities that Strengthen the Resiliency of Future Generations webinar hosted by HHS Partnership.

Also, on August 15, 2018, the RPR attended the Russellville Kiwanis Club meeting held at Western Sizzlin (Pope County). The RPR was able to network with attendees and inform them of the Russellville clearinghouse location and brochures available to the public. There were 45 Kiwanis members were in attendance.

On August 15, 2018, the RPR provided Joseph’s House, a foster care resource center, 200 brochures on Alcohol and Tobacco and pregnancy (Pope County).

On August 16, 2018, the RPR attended the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Coordinating Council meeting at the State Police Headquarters in Little Rock.

On August 17, 2018, the RPR collaborated with a Therapeutic Foster Care program to provide education and materials for new foster parents. The program was provided TimerCap bottles and two individual Prescription Drug Lock Boxes.

Also, on August 17, 2018, the RPR provided prevention education to new mental health and juvenile justice professionals in Conway County. New professionals were provided information on prevention in general and specifically on substance abuse issues in the region. They were each provided two TimerCap bottles.

On August 18, 2018, the RPR hosted an educational booth at the Amplify Christian Music Festival in Benton along with other RPRs, the Drug Director’s Office, Criminal Justice Institute, Speakup About Drugs, and DAABHS. The RPR provided information on Opioids and Marijuana. The “Don’t Run, Call 911” Overdose Prevention Commercial was aired onstage during the festival. More than 5,000 people were in attendance. Also, on August 18, 2018, the RPR provided 400 brochures on Drugs of Abuse and What to Say When You Want to Say NO to Gina Allgaier, Executive Director of Speakup About Drugs during the Amplify Festival in Benton.

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On August 20, 2018, the RPR attended the University of Central Arkansas Community Partners Summit in Conway (Faulkner County). The RPR was able to network with attendees and inform them of the clearinghouse locations and brochures available to the public. Forty-six (46) community partners were in attendance.

On August 20, 2018, the RPR provided substance abuse prevention brochures and silicone bracelets to Kesha Boen with the Ozark Rape Crisis Center for their 5k Glow Run in Clarksville (Johnson County).

On August 23, 2018, the RPRs provided AFMC prescription drug abuse bookmarks for player goodie bags during the CSI First Tee Golf Tournament in Morrilton (Conway County). There were 75 players participating in the tournament.

On August 24, 2018, the RPR attended the Mental Health Symposium hosted by Turning Point Behavioral Health/Saint Mary’s Regional Health Systems in Russellville. Topics included addiction and the brain, self-care, and suicide prevention and interventions.

On August 25, 2018, the RPR hosted an educational booth at the Relay for Life “Quack Down On Cancer” event in Russellville (Pope County). Information provided included tobacco prevention and marijuana prevention brochures and bookmarks, as well as promotional items such as Act 811 Hand Fans, pens, and silicone bracelets. The RPR also networked with other vendors and provided information about the prevention clearinghouse and other services provided. Approximately 100 community members were in attendance.

On August 27, 2018, the RPR presented information on International Overdose Awareness Day to executive staff of CSI. This information was then shared with all employees via the agency weekly newsletter (approximately 70).

On August 28, 2018, the RPR shared information with stakeholders regarding the Red Ribbon Week PSA contest sponsored by the DEA.

On August 29, 2018, the RPRs attended the E-Cigarettes and Teens: Vaping, Puffing and Dripping webinar hosted by Operation: PARENT.

SYNAROn August 22, 2018, the RPRs attended the SYNAR Coverage Study training hosted by MidSOUTH and the Arkansas Department of Health.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)The RPRs have started APNA recruitment within Region 6. As of August 31, 2018, seven (7) schools have agreed to participate, and one has declined.

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REGION 7

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilOn August 20, 2018, the Region 7 Regional Task Force met at the RPP office in Lee County. Task Force members were shown a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Understanding Opioid Addiction and How to Respond.” The presentation gave vital information about the drug Fentanyl and the current opioid epidemic afflicting the nation. It also gave information about a new lifesaving drug called Narcan, a nasal spray that can be used for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose.

Each member was given a copy of the presentation along with some of the “Don’t Run Call 911” posters and asked to promote it in their sectors of the Region. Eight Task Force members were in attendance with no new members added.

Training/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceIn August, the SPF process was used to find ways to improve our annual Back to School Event. When looking at things that went well, we discussed location, advertisements, and attendance. For next year’s event, we will be looking to increase partnerships with community agencies and vendors. Reorganizing our distribution process to incorporate education, empowerment, and a little entertainment. We are also looking at the possibility of offering a motivational speaker to kick off the new school year.

The RPR distributed “Don’t Run Call 911” posters to promote understanding opioid addiction and how to respond.

The RPR is being promoted on Facebook and the CRDC website.

The RPR’s disseminated flyers in Crittenden and St. Francis County that identified the RPP and the services provided.

Region 7 also has its “Most Teens Choose Not to Use” Flags posted around the region. The flags display a positive message related to the APNA data. The Flags are placed in high traffic areas and continue to promote a positive message. Some of the flags are being moved during the summer months to increase visibility and to keep the message going throughout the region.

In August, the RPR attended the Rutledge Resource Days in Monroe and Crittenden Counties.

The RPR collaborated with the Brinkley School District After School Program and the Phillips County Opioid Task Force in August.

Region 7 also partnered with the Lee County Cooperative Clinic, AARP, Delta Dream Food Pantry, Tender Love and Care, Freedom for Youth, Lee County Retired Teachers Associations,

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Big L’s Lawn Care, East AR Barber College, and Boys 2 Men mentoring program to host an upcoming school supply drive in Lee County.

On August 1, 2018, the RPR, along with fourteen (14) other community partners came together to provide much needed school supplies to approximately 130 students from Lee, Phillips, and St. Francis Counties. The RPR had the opportunity to address the students about the importance of being Drug Free and making healthy lifestyle choices. The event took place at the Marianna Civic Center in Lee County.

On August 3, 2018, the RPR attended a TOT provided by the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI). The TOT equipped the RPR with the tools needed to conduct two different trainings – “How to Talk to Your Doctor” and “Understanding Opioid Addiction and How to Respond.”

The RPR was asked to be a presenter at the 2018 Youth Leadership Conference held at the 4-H Center in Little Rock on August 6-7, 2018. The RPR presented information to raise awareness about underage drinking, prescription drug abuse, and bullying. The youth were able to leave with clearinghouse materials on a variety of topics.

On August 13-14, 2018, the RPR attended the “Seven Strategies for Community Level Change” TOT hosted by Region 9 RPP in Little Rock.

On August 17, 2018, the RPR gave a “How to Talk to Your Doctor” presentation at the Lee County Cooperative Clinic. There were fourteen (14) people in attendance. The RPR provided TimerCap bottles along with 5 Step pamphlets.

On August 24, 2018, the RPR gave a “How to Talk to Your Doctor” presentation at the Mid-Delta Senor Center in Lee County. There were 24 attendees. The RPR was also able to provide prescription TimerCap bottles along with 5 Step pamphlets.

Region 7 refers to the CRDC: NE AR Recover Center and Mid-South Health Systems System of Care. The RPR attends their meetings when possible.

The Region 7 RPP is planning to host a Prevention Empowerment Conference. This conference will offer information on prevention’s evidence based programs and best practices. A brief introduction to the Strategic Prevention Framework and the Prevention Certification Process will be given. This will provide a great opportunity to talk to community members about APNA and SYNAR efforts as well as other prevention programs.

SYNAROn August 22, 2018, the RPR attended the SYNAR Coverage Study training held in Little Rock. Maps of the regional coverage study areas were given along with instructions on how to read them and how to fill out the reporting documentation. Region 7 is scheduled to begin its coverage study on September 26, 2018 in St. Francis County.

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Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)On August 20, 2018, the first wave of APNA registration forms went out by email to all superintendents, principals, counselors, and federal program directors. On August 27, 2018, the second waves of emails along with follow up phone calls were made. As of August 31, 2018, Region 7 has two (2) of thirteen (13) schools registered, six (6) verbal commitments to get registration forms turned in, and two (2) awaiting approval. The Region has not heard from three (3) at this time.

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REGION 8

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilThe Region 8 (Garland, Clark, Hot Spring*) Task Force met on August 23, 2018 at CHI St Vincent. The CJI Opioid presentation was given and materials were distributed. Hot Springs High School is displaying the posters along with the Garland County Library. We briefly discussed the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” handbook presentation and materials as well. We discussed the upcoming APNA survey, and how we will use that data to put together a plan for the Task Force. The Task Force will meet again in September.

*Pike and Montgomery counties are part of the Southwest Drug Task force. The Region 8 RPR will meet with this group in September.

Training/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) was used to target the most optimal population to present the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” Handbook. On August 24, 2018, the RPR presented “How To Talk To Your Doctor Handbook” at the Hot Springs Village Senior Center to approximate 80 attendees.

Facebook: The Region gained 9 new followers and reached 1,182 post reach. The Region posted 35 times topics varying from alcohol to back to school stress, addiction to lung cancer. The region released the “But I didn’t…” video. The maximum people reached was 2,768 with the lowest being 10. The maximum engagement was 207, with the lowest being one (1). The maximum clicks were 412 with the lowest being one (1).

Instagram: The Region gained new followers. We posted 15 times, varying from Golf Tournament to Marijuana, Coverage Study, Bullying, and the Amplify concert. The Region shared the “But I didn’t..” video. The maximum likes were steady at 14 with the lowest being two (2). The biggest view was 29 views. The reaches varied from 63, 69, 69 (plus 1 bookmark), 71, 69, 67, 69, 62, 61, 62, 96, 64, 65, 70, and 67.

Twitter: The Region gained 5 new followers. We posted 25 times. The maximum impressions were at 283 and 232 with the lowest being 15. The maximum engagement was 3 and the lowest was one (1).

Newsletter: The topic for the newsletter in August was Prescription Drug Misuse. The newsletter was sent to 457 individuals. There were 396 successful delivers, however 259 did not open the email. This represented a 35% open rate. There was 6% click rate. Four unsubscribed.

The Smoke Free Hot Springs Coalition met August 23, 2018 at CHI St Vincent. Barbara Kumpe educated the Coalition on state level policy versus city policy to ensure our efforts going forward would be effective. We discussed our strategic plan and targeted community members.

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On August 7, 2018, Community Coffee was hosted by the CHI St Vincent Community Prevention Department

On August 10, 2018, The Difference Makers of Hot Springs hosted their annual Community Health Banquet. This event was sponsored by Region 8.

On August 13, 2018, the United Way Golf Tournament was held. This event was also sponsored by Region 8. The RPR had a table at the tournament with handouts and lock boxes.

The RPR attended the Project Hope meeting at Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness on August 23, 2018. The RPR spoke about the Regional Task Force/Advisory Council and APNA.

Numerous prevention materials were provided to the Garland County Extension Homemakers and the Hot Springs Squadron of Civil Air Patrol.

The RPR also delivered “Don’t Run CALL 9-1-1” materials (Posters, Phone Wallets and Flyers) to the Garland County Library, Garland County Health Department, Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic, and Hot Springs Police Department.

The RPR attended the National Prevention Network Conference in Boston, MA held August 27-31, 2018.

Region 8 will be sponsoring the “selfie spots” for Tri-Lakes CASA at the upcoming SPA-CON Fun Run. The RPR and Tri-Lakes CASA are working on ways to incorporate the ATOD messaging into four spots.

Region 8 provided assistance at the Amplify Music Festival held August 18, 2018.

SYNARThe RPR attended the SYNAR coverage study training on August 22, 2018 in Little Rock. The RPR started the Garland County Sample Track.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)Maybe a little outside the lines for true “SPF”, but Region 8 wants to approach APNA recruitment in a different way this year. When assessing what has been done (recruitment via email), it seemed as though that approach worked for certain schools, but on the flip side, made it very easy for schools to opt-out. Also, when assessing who we were asking (superintendents), it was decided we needed to bring in higher level influencers. In preparation for the upcoming recruitment of schools for the APNA survey, Region 8 reached out to many community and state leaders seeking letters of support to mail with the recruitment packet. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Drug Director Kirk Lane, Hot Springs Mayor Pat McCabe, and CHI St Vincent Hot Springs President Tony Houston are among those who have agreed.

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The RPR participated in the APNA Training Webinar on August 8, 2018. REGION 9

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilIn August, the Region 9 Regional Prevention Advocacy Council is reviewed events to celebrate such as Red Ribbon Week, 3-D month, World No Tobacco Day, and the Prescription Drug Take-Back. Council members are:

Pulaski County Katherine Donald, Coalition for Tobacco-Free Arkansas Sherra Thompson, DHS-Division Joyce Raynor, Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits Joan Brush, Arkansas Department of Health

Lonoke, Prairie, Pulaski, and Saline Laura Taylor represents Arkansas Children Hospital

Lonoke County Milton Garris, Arkansas Department of Health

Saline County Martha Savage, Nurse Practitioner

Lonoke and Prairie County Shea McGillvray, Wilbur D. Mills Cooperative Extension Hersheila Watson, Professional Associates

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) was used to review the following:

Lonoke County The Region 9 RPP provided the SPF steps for the City of Cabot and the Cabot School

District to implement an initiative to address depression and raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Prairie County SPF process was used to assess the need to identify key stakeholders in Prairie County

and to coordinate an interest meeting and review APNA and SEOW data for the county. A meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 25, 2018.

Saline County Assessment was conducted by the Health Department to conduct a Tobacco Coverage

Study in the following census tracts: 05125010301. To enhance the capacity of Saline County, the RPP has identified other partners to

contact, including the Saline County Memorial Hospital and a group called Benton Cares. Pulaski County

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Assessment was conducted by the Health Department to conduct a Tobacco Coverage Study in the following census tracts: 05125010301 and 05119002403.

Continued planning for leadership programs for girls and for youth and young adults: Miss Teen Tours and OHTP following SPF process & Lead and Seed.

Assessment completed for leadership components. Survey sent to past leadership participants to determine current needs, successes, and future projects for Olivia’s Hope, Todd’s Promise (OHTP) Leadership Academy. The goal is to reach 20-40 youth and young adults in upcoming Academy.

Miss Teen Tours mentoring program conducted interviews for 45 participants to be placed with directors for fall program

Program Impact Afterschool Program began. The RPP staff began working weekly with a total of 190 youth on literacy related to prevention topics.

Jr. Youth Leadership Class for girls at Program Impact with a focus on ATOD established. A total 25 youth participants ages 6-12 committed to program.

Facebook is used to market program services and promote RPP activities. An emphasis will be made for October activities: Red Ribbon Month, Olivia’s Hope, Todd’s Promise (OHTP), and Miss Teen Tours (MTT) activities along with promotion of ATOD Day 2019.

Region 9 has scheduled more than 100 radio announcements on KOKY 102.1 to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and the Drug Take Back event in October.

Region 9 staff disseminates Program Fact Sheets during meetings and provides information to the following coalitions: Saline County Community Coalition, Mid-Town Health Alliance, Injury-Free Coalition, and Lonoke County Coalition.

Discussions were held with LAMAR regarding static signs (billboards) for OHTP in Pulaski, Saline, and Lonoke Counties with an emphasis on Youth-led production of signage and the ATOD topic as it relates to bullying.

The RPR provided information on drug prevention to the House of Refuge to over 100 people in Jacksonville (Pulaski County).

The RPR conducted an Opioid/Prescription presentation at the Southwest Little Rock Community Center (Pulaski County). There were approximately 25 participants.

The RPR provided an Opioid/Prescription presentation to group of teens and parents in North Little Rock (Pulaski County) with about 12 participants.

The RPR conducted a leadership training for Program Impact After School Program (Pulaski County) employees and also weekly sessions for four week in August for 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 8th grade students. There was an average of 135 youth at each session.

The RPR presented to the Program Youth Leadership Club (Pulaski County) on ATOD each Thursday. There were 25 youth in attendance.

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The RPR attended the 2018 National Prevention Network Conference in Boston, MA.

The RPR also attended the “Prevention Ethics” TOT held August 1-2, 2018.

The RPRs also took part in the TOT for the “Seven Strategies for Community Level Change” held August 13-14, 2018 in North Little Rock. The session was conducted by Mary Kate representing GUIDE from Georgia.

Region 9 provided prevention information to participants in the FSA-DASEP program.

SYNAR Region 9 coordinated with the AR Health Department to conduct the Tobacco Coverage Study in Pulaski County.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)Follow-up calls regarding APNA were made to the North Little Rock School District, Pulaski County Special School District, Bryant School Public Schools, Des Arc Public Schools, Bauxite Public Schools, Cabot Public Schools, Arkansas Consolidated High School, Benton Public Schools, and England School District. Additional APNA packets were mailed to 8 districts. Region 9 staff also contacted LISA Academy and ESTEM schools.

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REGION 10

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilAn ongoing effort continues in Region 10 to maintain and begin new working relationships with stakeholders in order to sustain the Regional Task Force. The recruitment phase is ongoing to add to the premise that we all have something valuable to give. Bringing new people into the process helps to gain access to other places that can and will benefit from prevention efforts.

Current members include: Jill Carter, HIV Prevention Provider, Miller County, Business Bobby Beatty, Teacher, Lafayette County, School Danny Peavy, Salon, Lafayette County, Business Linda Willis, Director of Boy Scouts, Miller and Little River Counties, Youth

Organization Edie Greenwood, Rural Health Nurse – Co Op, Hempstead County, Health Care

Professional Alisha Williams, Tobacco Grantee, Sevier, Little River, and Miller Counties, Health

Care/Tobacco Deanna O’Malley, Hometown Health with Arkansas Department of Health, Lafayette,

Little River, and Miller Counties, Health Care Professional Pam Johnson, DHS Supervisor, Miller County, Youth Serving Professional Donna Webb, Community Health Administrator, Howard County, Business Misti Shaw, Rehabilitation Services, Miller, Sevier, Little River, Howard, and Hempstead

Counties, Youth Serving Organization Rachel Speights, Division of Children and Family Services, Miller County, Child Care

Worker Corporal Kristi Bennett, Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Miller County, Law

Enforcement David Dean, HIV Educator and Counselor, Miller County, Treatment/Educator Melissa Marks, Miller County, Parent Gabrielle Thrailkill, Midwife, Sevier County, Health Care Professional Cheryl Byrd, Community Health Nurse Specialist, Sevier County, Health Care

Professional James Seivers, Retired Veteran, Miller County, Government Mary Joseph, Community Leader/Volunteer/Rotary, Lafayette County, Civic Club Peggy Bearden, Volunteer, Miller County, Parent/Youth Serving Organizations Bob Dejornia, Owner/Media, Miller, Lafayette, Sevier, Little River, Howard, and

Hempstead Counties, Media/Business

Training/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe Strategic Prevention Framework was used when working with previous years’ APNA data to identify the problems most prevalent in the Region in relation to youth and adult substance use and abuse. The SPF was utilized when developing the logic models for each county in Southwest

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Arkansas. These logic models will continue to be developed and modified to keep up with trends in Arkansas and the Region. At some point, we will hold a planning session and these will be reviewed and revised if the Task Force members choose to do so.Assessment: This strategy was used in identifying key factors to focus on throughout the Region as a whole. Assessment was used in planning for the coverage study throughout Region 10. Capacity: Region 10 focuses and depends on the stakeholders in each community coalition. The capacity continues to grow as the logic models come together successfully. Capacity for completing the coverage study will be more extensive with one person in the Prevention office. Planning: Planning continues for events with stakeholders in the Region by attending coalition meetings focusing on re-entry with the new Recovery Coach.Implementation: The RPR and community leaders see action take place by communicating among dedicated Task Force Leadership to devise an action plan focusing on the new re-entry program that is in the grassroots state at this time.Evaluation: Evaluation is ongoing through presentations given to each community coalition and the Task Force.

Region 10 utilized an e-blast to disseminate the August newsletter that focused on Prescription Drug Abuse. The RPR distributed the newsletter to local pharmacies and mental health facilities, at coalition meetings, and community events. The RPR included area agencies and facilities in the distribution of the monthly newsletter.

The RPR continues to work with local Mental Health Centers in a collaborative effort to have a strong alliance within the community. Referrals are made, when appropriate, to the local mental health facilities. When working with DASEP Providers, we are effective in keeping these agencies involved with prevention and the upcoming events as well as being able to ask them to be a part of initiatives in the prevention arena. There is a strong alliance with the RPP and HIV Providers in the Region. We are in communication with the Director of the Treatment Providers and Treatment Centers as well as the Arkansas Department of Health. A new partner is Blessed Hope Ministries where the volunteers teach and minister to the women in jails and prisons.

The RPPs billboard on Prescription Drug Abuse will continue in the four selected counties through September 15, 2018.

Region 10 completed the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” and “Opioid Training” to communities in order to apply for the CJI monies. These funds will be used toward billboard space as well as time capsules to be used throughout Region 10. The total monthly impressions were 443,388. We have not received any feedback from the billboards from any of the counties which is disappointing since they are focused on opioid abuse and were costly.

Radio ads were also utilized with the same consistent message of Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. This radio coverage reaches all six (6) counties within Region 10. The Radio PSA for August was on FOX Talk Radio:

Learning how to identify the signs of overdose is a community issue. Overdoses are preventable. Get involved and learn how to be a champion in this fight.

A message from Harbor House Incorporated Prevention Programs.

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Region 10 continues to work on messaging for the barrels and trash can wraps in order to saturate the Region with great messaging – we should be ready to dedicate the barrels in October 2018.

In August, Region 10 partnered with the Recovery Coach and made referrals to this new initiative within the state. Region 10 began to work closely with the Re-Entry Coalition that has been spearheaded in Miller County. The next meeting will be in the prevention office on September 14, 2018.

The RPR continued handing out numerous prevention materials at each community event and coalition meetings.

The RPR is working on the design with Fairway for a new billboard that will focus on Prescription Drugs.

The RPR reached out to Misti Shaw with Rehabilitation Services to offer technical assistance and materials. Numerous prevention materials were provided.

Also, prevention materials were provided to the Wild About Wellness Health Fair, Re-Entry Coalition, and Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.

The billboard in Lafayette County is up and Region 10 has received a few compliments on the messaging and how important is it to reach the outlying counties. The RPR provided materials for the Take Back event schedule for October at the Lafayette County Courthouse. Region 10 is also planning an event that will include all civic organizations in the Stamp and Lewisville areas to also include Bradley.

The billboard in Sevier Count is also up. Prevention materials were provided for the Sevier County Health Fair.

The RPR attended the Hope Family Health Expo (Hempstead County) and was able to distribute numerous prevention materials.

The billboard is also up in Howard County. Region 10 received feedback from the trash can/barrel project and how effective the messaging is for the Park Department as well as the entire community. This project will continue throughout the Region 10 counties.

The Billboard is also up in Little River County. A Display Case was given to Sharkey Branch in order to show at the Health Fair in the county. Numerous prevention materials were also provided for the Health Fair.

The RPR completed the CJI trainings during the month of August.

The RPR attended the National Prevention Network Conference in Boston, MA.

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The RPR has been in contact with Bridging the Gap and have attended meetings. The RPR collaborated with ACC and the new Recovery Coach in order to expand relationships within the community. Assistance and referral continues when calls or requests come into the office. This office has also referred to the Quit Line for the state. Region 10 participates in weekly phone conferences with Regions 5 and 11. Email communication is ongoing.

Region 10’s move downtown has made a positive change in that we are able to host meetings and interact with local people who are seeking services that are simply in the vicinity of downtown.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)The RPR stays in communication with MidSOUTH as well as Pride Surveys. Region 10 is currently directing Region 11 with APNA due to an absence of Annette in that Region due to an injury.

Region 10 is working on APNA recruitment. No confirmations for schools in Lafayette County have been received.

Region 10 is planning the APNA survey presentation with Superintendent Bobby Hart in Hempstead County. Superintendent Hart has generously agreed to be the key speaker at Region 10’s September 12, 2018 event that will focus on the benefits of the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment. Superintendent Hart was the first to sign up for the APNA Survey this year.

The Nashville School District has signed up for the 2018 APNA. This is the result of hard work within the Howard County Coalition members and the RPR discussing the importance of the survey for the entire community and all the grant efforts in this county. APNA agreements have been received from the Foreman School District and Ashdown School District.

Region 10 currently has six school districts signed up for APNA. Region 10 is in touch will all superintendents and counselors and are confident that we will be successful in receiving support from the Region’s school districts this year. There will be a meeting on September 21, 2018 where Superintendent Bobby Hart will be speaking at Cossatot in Sevier County. The Region has begun a plan to have mini APNA speeches in each of the six counties on the process for 2018. This will take place the beginning of September. School Districts have a timeframe to sign up of September 14, 2018 so this will take place prior to this date in hopes of providing educators with pertinent information and promote signing up. Currently, the Region has more than fifteen people signed up.

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REGION 11

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilRecruitment for a Regional Task Force in Region 11 is ongoing. The following list of stakeholders has been active and is willing to collaborate with the RPP for prevention efforts in the region. Advocacy Council (Task Force) key contributors to date:

J. Weinischke, DFC grantee, Union County S. Owens, Tobacco grantee, Union County D. Ferguson, DASH Coalition, Dallas County A. Washington, UCRC Coalition, Calhoun County A. Wilson, AHOC Coalition, Ouachita County P. Blake, Youth Enrichment, Nevada County

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe RPR continues to implement the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) by building capacity:

1. Raising stakeholder awareness of plans to apply for a DFC grant in Calhoun and Dallas Counties.

2. Continuing to attend coalition meetings for opportunities to build a Task Force.

Planning ahead to establish which prevention professionals to contact and what would be the most beneficial programs for their communities.

August 1-31, 2018

Radio PSA for the month of August

The United States accounts for a quarter of the estimated number of drug-related deaths worldwide. Deaths from overdose in the United States more than tripled from 1999-2105 and it continues to rise. Overdose is preventable. Learn how to recognize the signs of overdose by going to Overdoseday.com and help promote International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st. A message from Harbor House Incorporated Prevention Programs

BillboardsEight billboards are placed in strategic locations throughout Region 11. Total monthly impressions are 312,996 plus 233,128 equaling total impressions of 546,124. The outdoor boards cover a variety of prevention messages including AR QUIT Line, Prescription Drug Take-Back Website (ARTakeback.org), Listen to Your Children, Underage Drinking, Opioid Addiction, Marijuana Danger, and Awareness for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The RPP promoted International Overdose Awareness Day via mass email distribution on August 13, 2018 to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug related death. The

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RPR included information on a statewide event that took place at the State Capitol on August 31, 2018. On August 9, 2018, the RPR participated in the Prevention Plus Wellness Webinar.

On August 11, 2018, the RPR collaborated with Tobacco Grantee, Stephanie Owens, of Union County and a total ten stakeholders to present a Back to School Expo in El Dorado. A Harbor House Prevention table was set up with materials and back to school items for youth. The RPR promoted prevention of illegal drugs, tobacco danger, and alcohol problems at this event. Parenting handbooks were distributed to parents of elementary and adolescent children. Additional prevention materials were also disseminated at this event. The RPR also took the opportunity to share information with other health care providers and educators present. The estimated number of visitors to the Expo was 200.

On August 14, 2018, the RPR attended the DASH Coalition meeting in Fordyce. The RPR reported on the success of gaining the APNA Survey participation from Fordyce School. Meeting attendees agreed to reach out to other educators in the community to attend a planned Drug Free Communities Grantee Meeting next month.

A request was made from Patricia Blake of Nevada County for a Mental Health First Aid for Youth training. The RPR connected Ms. Blake with Tabitha Fondren, of Harbor House Prevention in Fort Smith. They have agreed on a future date to present the training in Prescott.

SYNARThe RPR prepared for the SYNAR Coverage Study. The RPR gained knowledge about the SYNAR Coverage Study through training held on August 22, 2018. The RPR observed the training via FaceTime.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)On August 8, 2018, the RPR participated in the APNA Webinar.

On August 14, 2018, the RPR met with Fordyce School Superintendent, Dr. Hubble, to explain the data for the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment. Dr. Hubble agreed to participate this year and directed the RPR to speak to High School Principal, Mr. McDowell. The RPR explained to Mr. McDowell how the data collected from the APNA Survey will help identify youth substance abuse trends in the county which will pave the way to application for the Drug Free Communities grant. An agreement was reached and Fordyce Schools are on board for APNA.

On August 16, 2018, the RPR met with the following Prescott School educators: Willie Wilson, Dean of Students; Patricia Blake, School Board Member; Quinton Radford, School Counselor; Robert Poole, Superintendent; and Andre Jones, Resource Representative. The RPR explained the benefits and instruction for taking the APNA. As a result of this meeting, the Prescott School has agreed to participate in the survey this year.

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REGION 12

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilRegion 12 spoke with Task Force member Laverne McDonald about making contact with the coalition in Arkansas County (CODE – Community Organization and Drug Education) to get involved as well as inviting them to become a part of our Task Force. Mrs. Lavern provided with contact information and details about the organization. The Provider spoke with Mr. James O’Neal about next meeting date and time and we are planning to attend to gain more information and plan partnership activities on September 19, 2018. The RPR contacted Task Force member Dennis Emerson for APNA recruitment contacts in Grant County. Emerson provided information that helped get two districts to agree to participate and complete agreements for the 2018 APNA.

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceIn August, Region 12 implemented the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process during our recruitment process for the APNA recruitment project. Providers planned how we would recruit the school districts by faxing, emailing, calling, and visiting the designated districts. The faxes, emails, and calls provided districts with information and details about the APNA project.

Region 12 utilized social media to promote and recruit prevention partnership with churches in the communities on August 15, 2018. This partnership (Mt. Moriah Baptist Church – Lincoln County) agreed to serve as a mini-clearinghouse for prevention information, to be a location for potential trainings and community education about drugs and alcohol prevention, and collaboratively work with prevention staff to address issues specific to the community. The Facebook boost promotion ran for five (5) days and covered Lincoln, Jefferson, Grant, and Cleveland Counties – reaching 16,264 people and engaging 1,538 people.

The RPRs marketed prevention messages with school supplies with prevention messages on them (Be Drug Free-Drugs are Not Cool) to youth in Jefferson County on August 11, 2018. There were more than 1,250 items given to youth at the BRAVE Back to School event.

Region 12 promoted prevention at Jefferson County’s National Night Out Event on August 7, 2018. The RPR partnered with the Pine Bluff Police Department for this event. Providers set up a booth and provided prevention materials to youth and adults in the community. Materials included topics on bullying and ATOD.

Region 12 distributed numerous prevention materials to UAMS Family Practice in Jefferson County and Jefferson Comprehensive Care in Jefferson County.

On August 3, 2018, the RPR attended the PDO Grant TOT in Little Rock. The TOT trained providers how to present the “Opioid Addiction” Presentation and how to implement the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” training using the handbook.

Region 12 provided a “How to Talk to Your Doctor” Handbook Training to employees of the Food Program in Jefferson County. Nine people attended this training.

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Region 12 staff offered a public presentation on “Opioid Addiction.” The event took place on August 30, 2018 at Region 12’s Prevention Resource Center in Pine Bluff. Region 12 partnered with CJI to obtain PowerPoint, handouts, posters, magnets, and card holders.

SYNARIn August, Region 12 providers attended SYNAR Coverage Study Training on August 22, 2018 in Little Rock.

Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)Region 12 providers prepared APNA recruitment packets to be faxed to all school districts in the Region on August 8, 2018. The Provider completed the APNA Webinar held August 10, 2018. APNA packets were faxed to all school districts in the Region on August 27, 2018.

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REGION 13

Regional Prevention Advocacy CouncilThe Task Force met on August 28, 2019 in Dumas. The RPR provided an update of upcoming activities of the RPP. The RPR shared information about the Opioid Task Force that was recently developed in several counties that are part of Region 13. The Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment was also discussed. The Task Force will meet quarterly. The RPR discussed potential training opportunities and ways to educate and build awareness around the Social Hosting Campaign. The group brainstormed on avenues in the community to provide educational materials and presentations. The recommendations were local festivals (Owl Fest, Wiggins Cabin); schools (Parent/Teacher Conference); Family Night Out; churches; and perhaps inviting more law enforcement to the Task Force. Law enforcement will be an excellent way to ensure that the law is being enforced by adults. Although we have law enforcement from out county, there needs to be a representative from each county. Although it is regional based, each county has different demographics and contributing factors. Each of those factors should be addressed locally. The billboards were result of the group analyzing data which determined the high risk of availability to minors in some counties in the region.

Trainings/Presentations/Media/Technical AssistanceThe RPR is preparing to promote and build awareness around suicide prevention. The RPR conducted a session with minority youth at a local church. A representative from that church has reached out to the RPR for a similar presentation this year on September 29, 2018 in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month. The RPR had a planning meeting with this group on August 4, 2018. The committee will continue to assess to determine the need of other entities to be involved as well as the resource that will be needed to host the health seminar.

The billboards are still on display in Ashley and Drew Counties. The weekly impression for billboards in both counties will reach approximately 53,289 individuals. Upon completing the MidSOUTH evaluation, the RPR made a recommendation to Phoenix’s President/CEO for the need to update and maintain the agency’s website. The website will be able to introduce the various programs being operated by the agency, including the Regional Prevention Provider program. Also, the RPR was provided a recommendation from Crossett Schools for one of the CHS Youth Ambassadors as well as a student in the E.A.S.T. program to develop a social media page (Facebook and Instrgram). The website will be instrumental in helping the RPR to promote weekly/monthly prevention messages targeting the community, as well as events. The targeted date for completion is September 30, 2018. The RPR will look to MidSOUTH for their expertise and input in completing the social media platform. Based on the recommendation from the Task Force, the RPR along with Task Force members will contact additional organizations and entities where information can be disseminated around the Social Hosting Campaign, as well as the consequences of contributing the use of minors.

The billboards continue to be a part of the environment strategy for Region 13.

The RPR attended the Back to School Event that was held on August 9, 2018. The RPR set up a table with prevention related information to individuals that attended. The event was hosted by

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the City of Crossett, Phoenix Youth and Family Services, and Georgia-Pacific. There were more than 150 families that received school supplies as well as prevention related information.

The RPR also promoted Arkansas’s Opioid Overdose Project in Region 13. The “Don’t Run, Call 911” promotional material was distributed at the community presentations.

The RPR attended “Ethics in Prevention” training held August 1-2, 2018. Upon completion of the training individuals are able to develop a statewide network to conduct training for those in the prevention field.

The RPR also attended the “Fundamentals of Prevention” on August 13-14, 2018 in Little Rock. This information will be instrumental in working with the Region 13 Task Force.

The RPR conducted two trainings in Region 13 about Opioids - Community Presentation on “Opioid Overdosing” and “How to Talk to Your Doctor.” The trainings were completed in a concerted effort with the Criminal Justice Institute. The Community Presentation was conducted on August 15, 2018 at the Phoenix Youth and Family Services’ staff meeting. The “How to Talk to Your Doctor” was conducted on August 29, 2018 at the Crossett Senior Citizen's Center.

The RPR presented at the Coordinating Council Meeting on August 16, 2018. The RPR provided an overview of activities that are taking place in the Region.

The RPR attended a Regional Prevention Provider grantee session. The MidSOUTH project staff reviewed the program performance requirements and offered assistance to each grantee to ensure that deliverables will be met.

Scheduling conflicts hindered the RPR from attending some of the local coalition meetings. The RPR has connected with the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership. This partnership involves several hospitals that have developed a consortium to address public health issues in the Arkansas Delta Region. Recently, this group was awarded a grant to address the Opioid Use Disorder among families in the Region. The grant will provide education, training, Screen, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), medication assistance treatment, and counseling. The group has invited the RPR to participate in the AR Rural Health Opioid Task Force as a member.

SYNARThe RPR attended the SYNAR Coverage Study session on August 22, 2018.

The RPR will contact Mandy Miller of the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board to host a regional merchant education workshop. The tobacco sales for Region 13 were zero (0) for 2018. The goal is to promote zero sales to minors. The RPR attended the SYNAR Coverage Study training session on August 22, 2018 in Little Rock. The RPR was assigned areas in Ashley and Bradley Counties to conduct the study.

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Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)The RPR participated in the APNA webinar scheduled for August 8, 2018. The RPR will disseminate information from the packets to recruit all of the ten school districts in Region 13.

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