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mentioned as other topics in the survey. Infrastructure and how we operate is one of top priorities. <br /> Being more impactful was mentioned, public relations, this group is about solutions, if we live in <br /> problem will not get solutions.Theme about staying on task getting things done. What model?what are <br /> the social determinant factors? The need for a strategic framework was mentioned. <br /> Discussion about whether this a committee and/or a coalition. Coalition is simply a group of people <br /> working on a particular subject. Everyone on the Committee has an area of expertise,we know what <br /> the issues are, in past people would talk about problem but not have mechanism to implement. Maybe <br /> this group could be informed by smaller community groups. Calmer Choice and Project Purple are some <br /> examples. What about the role of the public,Jessica McHugh stated that RSAC had about 35 members <br /> and now have broken down into smaller groups and members of the community are able to join. <br /> Discussion about a Strategic Prevention framework, Barnstable County tries to recommend to <br /> communities to develop culturally competent plans that are sustainable. Planning and accountability as <br /> far as strategic prevention framework helps to move forward <br /> What about Treatment/Recovery?The concern that individuals spend one or two days detoxing then <br /> come out their tolerance is down and they are overdosing again. People are brought to the hospital and <br /> brought right back out. What can be done about this? <br /> Concern that there needs to be more education and school focused programs. School Department: <br /> Recovery High School is doing a presentation. Getting a sixth grade curriculum into the schools that is it <br /> is grant funded and Hidden in Plain Sight, showing parents where kids can hide drugs,was done in <br /> Sandwich. Schools, elementary school nurse, getting naloxone in the schools. SBIRT will begin in the <br /> schools, screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment. Students are screened at risk for <br /> substance abuse and if they screen positive then services will be available. The program "Guiding Good <br /> Choices" sponsored by Gosnold for ages 9 to 14 was mentioned. <br /> Discussion about what are the priorities, possibly doing something educational at the library, would <br /> appeal to all ages. Important to look at choices kids make, education at a young age around good/bad <br /> choices. Possibly educating parents about addiction, make resources available.The webpage needs to <br /> be updated with possible resources. Maybe library hosting naloxone training and Learn to Cope. <br /> Need for a Structure, capacity building is crucial. Structure has to be in place to have better flow, tribal <br /> structure and county model,Jessica can send a copy of bylaws.This is who we are and this is how we <br /> operate. We have logo and magnets. Carl,develop ad hoc committee on data (quantify and keep track <br /> of it) states data is a driver, important for coalitions. Job of a data committee is to identify the data <br /> points that are important to us, good indicator of program and planning. <br /> The idea of supporting"State without Stigma" was mentioned, this is a proclamation that supports the <br /> governors efforts to destigmatize those individuals suffering with addication and therefore empowering <br /> them to seek treatment.The Campaign "State without Stigma"was mentioned and wondered if this <br /> could be brought before the Selectman as a proclamation. A vote was taken by the Committee that the <br /> Human Services Director present the State without Stigma Proclamation at the Selectman's meeting. <br />