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31 Commercial
Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976 ~ (207) 474-7473
~ info@somersethearthealth.org
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Somerset Heart Health commits to prevent and reduce substance abuse and
related problems by providing leadership, education and support to
communities and institutions throughout Somerset County by:
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Reducing Underage Drinking and Drug Abuse
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Reduce youth exposure to alcohol advertising
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Reduce youth access to alcohol
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Increase law enforcement to deter adults from furnishing alcohol for minors
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Responsible Retailing with RBS trainings, compliance checks,
merchant/police partnerships, implementing the Card ME Program, and
polices restricting alcohol at community events.
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Mobilize communities to change policies and practices at the local level
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CMCA - use community organizing and media advocacy to create changes in
local policies and practices to reduce youth access to alcohol.
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School Substance Abuse Policy Guide to assist schools in reviewing,
revising, communicating, and enforcing a comprehensive substance abuse
policy.
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Making your workplace Drug-Free – with the work alert program.
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Prescription Monitoring Program – a health care tool providing
coordination with prescribers, dispensers, licensing boards, OSA staff,
and law enforcement.
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YAP – Youth Advocacy Program – youth advocating for positive change
through school and community efforts to reduce the use and misuse of
alcohol and other drugs. YAP is connected to MYAN – the Maine Youth
Action Network.
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