Schuyler County residents are invited to a presentation from the County District Attorney’s Office on the current state of drug use in the county with a specific focus on youth. The event hosted by the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs will take place at the Watkins Glen High School cafeteria on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Guest speakers include representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, Public Health, and the Youth Bureau.
“We’ve seen dramatic decreases in youth substance use rates since our first survey in 2013 and we want to keep the momentum going,” shared Schuyler County Public Health Director Jill Kasprzyk. “We hope community members will come out to the event to learn more about this important topic and to provide their input on the direction the coalition should take in the coming year.”
Organizers say the event will include:
- A presentation from the DA’s Office on the current state of drug use in Schuyler County with a special focus on youth substance use.
- Information on current youth substance use rates, how they have changed since 2013, and how local rates compare to rates nationally.
- A celebration of the accomplishments of SCCUDD during the 10-year Drug-Free Communities grant program that funded the community coalition up until September of this year.
- A chance for community members to provide input and decide what direction the coalition will take in the coming year.
SCCUDD is a group of dedicated community members, businesses, and agencies that work to prevent, reduce, and delay the onset of substance use among Schuyler County youth by collaborating with our community partners, promoting prevention education and substance-free activities, and implementing environmental strategies. SCCUDD works to reduce youth’s use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs as they can cause lifelong problems. SCCUDD’s vision is a connected community where youth have education, resources, and drug-free options to help their journey to become happy, healthy adults.
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