Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Abuse
Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac County partners with CSI to decrease and prevent underage alcohol, tobacco and other drug use through:
- Prescription Medication Safety Best Practices: Education of community members with the “Prescription for a Safe Community” campaign focusing on securing, not sharing and proper disposal of medications. Managing the 24/7 Drug Drop Box located at the City of Fond du Lac Police Department and the annual Drug Disposal Day throughout the county.
- Underage Drinking: Working with Fond du Lac and North Fond du Lac in developing and implementing environmental strategies to reduce underage drinking. In addition, recognizing youth-led groups such as Fond du Lac High School's, STAAND, (Students Taking Action Against Negative Decisions) highlighting the positive choices students are making to stay drug and alcohol free.
- Decreasing Tobacco Use: NOT (Not on Tobacco) a student cessation program and FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) a student lead club to prevent tobacco use are offered at all Fond du Lac School District middle and high schools. Tobacco Compliance Checks are held throughout the city and county.
- For more information: www.drugfreefdl.com
Resources
Agnesian HealthCare Doll and Associates
Fond du Lac Co. Dept. of Community Programs (DCP)
IntegNet Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Morning Star Counseling Services
St. Elizabeth Hospital Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Program
St. Agnes Hospital Outpatiet Behavioral Health
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Resource Center (ADARC)
Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac County
www.samhsa.gov offers national resources and information on a wide variety of topics related to mental health and substance abuse issues.
This website is filled with useful information, strategies, activities, and resources for anyone working with Hispanic students and families. www.colorincolorado.org
www.colorincolorado.org Ofrece informacion y consejos practicos y muy utiles sobre la crianza de los ninos.
A comprehensive resource for single parents, including practical information and support for every step of the journey. www.singleparents.about.com
Keeping teens safe at gatherings! (PDF) En Español (PDF)
Preventing Smoking in Children (PDF) En Español (PDF)
A Message to Parents about Alcohol and Other Drugs (PDF) En Español (PDF)
How to Access Mental Health Services in Fond du Lac (PDF)
Como Tener Acceso a los Servicios de Salud Mental en la Comunidad de Fond du Lac (PDF)
Coordination of Care Sheet (PDF)
Handouts Self Harm In-Service(PDF)
Self Harm versus Suicidal Thoughts and Actions (PDF)
Single Parent Family Resources at the Fond du Lac Public Library (PDF)
This video provides a picture of CSI's vision of family, school and community working together to support children as they grow. Meeting their physical, social and emotional needs now will result in healthy adults and a safe community for everyone. Safe Schools Healthy Students is the Federal grant that supports CSI.
