Communities Against Substance Abuse (CASA)

Mid Coast Hospitals Substance Abuse Prevention Project, a partner in the ACCESS Health Coalition, works with communities in Sagadahoc County as well as Brunswick and Harpswell to prevent and reduce substance abuse.  Priorities for 2008 include preventing underage drinking, reducing high risk drinking among young adults, and decreasing prescription drug misuse and abuse. 

Partners

We are creating community attitudes and policies that discourage and prevent substance abuse among our youth.  Our partners include local law enforcement (Brunswick, Bath and Sagadahoc County), schools (MSAD 75, Brunswick, Bath, St. Johns), community groups (Bath YMCA, United Way), parents, retailers, physicians, and youth.

We are always looking for new members, please contact prevention@midcoasthealth.com for upcoming meeting dates.

Contact  us

Melissa Fochesato, Program Coordinator 373-6957
Edie Perkins, Program Specialist 373-6970
prevention@midcoasthealth.com

Programs

For Schools

Substance Abuse Policy Technical assistance available to schools wanting to update their policy based on evidence based strategies and recommendations.

For Parents

Education Speakers, displays and materials available to discuss strategies to prevent underage drinking and other substance use.

For Retailers, Bars and Restaurants

Retail Trainings Alcohol server and seller trainings offered.  These trainings are state of Maine certified and are open to managers, owners and staff.  Call for upcoming trainings.

Card ME Free technical assistance and staff development materials on liquor laws, carding practices and policy development or review.

For Worksites

Drug Free Workplace Policy Develop, review, or update your drug-free workplace policy and/or program. Resource materials for employers and employees.  Management and/or employee training.

Speakers Topics include strategies for parents, hosting safe parties and low risk drinking guidelines

For Medical Offices

Prescription Monitoring Program Assistance in accessing the free state wide Prescription Monitoring Program designed to decrease prescription drug abuse.

Materials Patient education materials available regarding underage drinking and other substance abuse issues.

For Colleges and Universities

Education Resources and materials available to increase awareness of low risk consumption guidelines among young adults.

Policy guidelines Best practices and technical assistance available to assist schools with creating policies that discourage high risk drinking practices

Helpful Resources