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eTip - Anonymous Tip Line
To report underage drinking or illegal drug use, send an anonymous tip:

  • Text "eTip" with your tip to 274637 (CRIMES) OR

  • Submit a tip on line using the eTip Web Form OR

  • Download the free "TipSubmit Mobile" app from the Apple App Store or Android Market

Now available in Bath, Brunswick, Richmond, Arrowsic, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Woolwich, Topsham, West Bath, Phippsburg, Georgetown and Harpswell

 

Our new parent campaign!

Back Each Other Up campaign

Parents are the most influential factor in their child’s decision making.

 

Our coalition has joined with others throughout southern Maine to increase parent’s understanding of the important role that they play, as well as the role other parents play, in their child’s life.

 

We want parents to know they are not alone, and they are not the only parent who feels the way they do when it comes to preventing substance use.

 

Visit BackEachOtherUp.org for more information about the parent campaign!

BEOU

 

In the news. . .

 

Local Medication Collection Boxes Allow Year-Round Disposal 

Drop your unwanted medications in a big green box, located in the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office, and the Bath, Brunswick, Topsham and Richmond Police Departments. Download the 
Disposal Guidelines for what is, and is not, accepted. For tips on preventing misuse, download the Maine Office of Substance Abuse Your Teen & Prescription Drugs:  What Do Parents Need to Know?

 

Times Record CASA Commentaries

On the last Friday of every month in the Times Record, CASA partners publish a perspective on the Opinion page, relating to the theme "we all have a stake in keeping kids safe."  Read past publications below:

"Underage drinking, a community's problem" October 26, 2012

"Bath forum focuses on underage drinking"  October 29, 2012

"Domestic violence, drugs linked in complex pattern"  November 13, 2012

"eTip leads to charges for minors"  November 21, 2012

 "Teaming up vs. substance abuse"  November 23, 2012

"Defeating the bully at Mt. Ararat"  November 30, 2012

"2013 Resolution: Positive Climate for Youths"  December 29, 2012

"Interact Club empowering Bath youths"  January 25, 2013

"Keep kids safe from teen dating violence"  February 28, 2013

 

Daily Updates

The Mid Coast Parents Connect Facebook page posts news stories, upcoming community events and parent resources daily.  Search for us on Facebook, or visit our Parent Page for a direct link.

Upcoming Classes & Events

12-2-1: Concerned about a high school teen's choices or beliefs? CASA's 12-2-1 (12 Hours 2 Change 1 Life) is a FREE twelve hour class that gives teens a chance to look at their high risk choices in a non-judgmental setting. For program details download our 12-2-1 flyerTo register a teen, download a 12-2-1 referral form or contact Andrea Gove at 373-6973.

Alcohol Seller/Server Trainings:  CASA offers alcohol seller/server trainings throughout the year for bartenders, servers and store clerks for just $10 per person.  The next training is June 18 - Server training.  View the flyer for June's server training here.  Want to register for a training or have a question about these trainings; contact Andrea Gove at 373-6973 or complete the registration form and fax it to 373-4689.

  Join Us!

 CASA meetings are open to the public, and occur monthly, on the 1st Wednesday of each month, from 3:30 - 5 pm, September through June. Meetings are held in Suite 3 of the Mid Coast Behavioral Health Building, 66 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME. Contact Heidi Tucker at 373-6958 if you would like to attend a meeting, and click here for a CASA Fact Sheet.

Other ways to volunteer - pass out coffee at a community or school event, submit an opinion piece for our monthly op ed spot, share a news story or tip on our Mid Coast Parents Connect Facebook page - contact Heidi Tucker, 373-6958.

For more information

Visit our parent, youth, retailer and educator pages for substance abuse prevention resources tailored for our community. Go to Project Alert for more information on youth and substance abuse.

Partners

We are creating community attitudes and policies that discourage and prevent substance abuse among our youth. CASA is coordinated by Mid Coast Hospital's Substance Abuse Prevention Program.  Our partners include local law enforcement (Brunswick, Bath, Topsham, Richmond and Sagadahoc County Sheriff), schools (MSAD 75, Brunswick, RSU 1, Richmond,  Bowdoin College) community agencies (Bath YMCA, United Way, SASSM), parents, retailers, physicians, and youth.

Contact Us

Melissa Fochesato, Program Director 373-6957

Heidi Tucker, Parent Outreach Specialist, 373-6958

Andrea Gove, Prevention Specialist, 373-6973

Terry Sherman, Program Assistant, 373-6995

 


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