January
9 - Spearfish
Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present information on
MAPP-SD's latest resources, including medical and foster parent training
videos during the Northern Hills Prevention and Intervention Alliance
meeting. Meeting is from 11:00-1:00 PM. For more information contact Kara
at cps@rushmore.com.
15 Pine Ridge
MAPP-SD Meth
Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present information on the signs
and symptoms of Meth users to the Oglala Sioux Parks and Recreation
Authority beginning at 1PM in the Prairie Wind Casino.
16 Pine Ridge
MAPP-SD VP Kevin
Jensen will offer training on Meth lab detection/identification and
related safety procedures to the Oglala Sioux Parks and Recreation
Authority beginning at 9AM in the Prairie Wind Casino.
16 - Timber Lake
MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will offer training to
the school staff and interested community members on how to recognize Meth
use by students or their parents and how this impacts the students and
learning environment beginning at 3:30PM at the Timber Lake School
16 Watertown
MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide training
regarding dangers of Meth use to students in the USD Nursing Class at Lake
Area Technical Institute, beginning at 8AM.
22 - Brookings
Parents, concerned adults and teens are invited to a Community Forum in
the Brookings Middle School starting at 7PM. A range of topics will be
covered, including the local MAPP-SD Coalition and information on the
areas Drug Endangered Children response team.
24 - Rapid City The public is invited to attend Rapid City Meth
Coalition's quarterly meeting
from noon until one at the
YFS Girls Inc, 120 E Adams.
A member of the
Governor's Statewide Meth Task Force will share information about the
activities and accomplishments of the Task Force. Community members and
media representatives are welcome to attend.
27 - Enemy Swim
MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide an afternoon
training session for school staff regarding how Meth use impacts
children. In the evening, beginning at 6PM, parents are invited to attend
an educational presentation at the school concerning Meth.
February
4 - Mission
Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will share information on the
dangers of Meth for the student intervention group at the middle school
4 - Winner Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will provide
information on Meth use, signs and symptoms, and safety information for
the staff of Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services at 3:00 PM.
15 - Spearfish Rapid City Meth Coalition members will have a booth
at the Spearfish Community Health Fair at the Tretheway Pavilion. The
fair runs from 7 AM to 7 PM.
20 - Howes
MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will offer training to
the Takini School staff, focusing on the effects of Meth use, signs and
symptoms of use and the impacts of parental Meth use on children in an
after school in-service
28 Rapid City
- MAPP-SD Rapid City Meth Coalition members will have a booth and will be
available with information and resources on Meth at the SD School of Mines
& Technology Health Fair; the fair runs from 10AM to 3PM in the SDSM&T
Surbeck Center ballroom
29 - Rapid City MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole
Abbas will provide information on the signs and symptoms of Meth use or
exposure, and associated health concerns for both adults and children, to
the Annual Emergency Medicine Conference at the Holiday Inn City Centre.
March
4- Chamberlain MAPP-SD Prevention
Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide training regarding dangers of Meth
use and Meth labs to participants at the SD Housing for Homeless
Consortium Conference, sponsored by the SD Housing Development Authority.
6 - Pine Ridge
MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will offer training to
the Prairie Winds Casino staff covering recognition of Meth use and
manufacturing, safety issues, and what they can do.
13 - Watertown MAPP-SD Prevention
Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide training regarding dangers of Meth
use plus child endangerment issues to students in Child Care program at
Lake Area Technical Institute.
17 - Watertown MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide training to Watertown High School
students in Freshmen Health Classes on Meth and its dangers; recognizing
signs and symptoms of use, and tips for seeking help if a problem is
suspected.
25 - Eagle Butte
Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will speak to clients in the
Intensive Outpatient Treatment program at Four Bands Healing Center. The
afternoon presentation will include information on signs and symptoms of
Meth use, child endangerment, and community impacts.
26 - Eagle Butte MAPP-SD will have a
booth at a health fair at Cheyenne Eagle Butte High School. Students
have already received classroom presentations on Meth and will now have
the opportunity to reinforce what they learned and pursue further
information.
27 - Waubay Meth Prevention
Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide information on Meth and its effects
plus child endangerment issues to staff at Enemy Swim Day School.
27 - Waubay Parents and other
community members are invited to a presentation, beginning at 6PM at the
Enemy Swim Day School, by MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Kathy Asper
on basic Meth information.
31 - Aberdeen Meth Prevention
Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide information on Meth and its effects
plus child endangerment issues to staff at Volunteers of America, Dakotas.
April
4 White River
Meth Prevention
Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present information on Signs and Symptoms
and community impacts of Meth use during the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Meth
Conference. Other speakers will include law enforcement and a former Meth
user.
8 - Rapid City Meth Prevention
Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present "Meth and Mental Health Issues" to
counselors at Behavior Management Systems. This presentation will include
details of how Meth can affect mental health, as well as the similarities
and differences between Meth's effects and certain other mental health
diagnoses, such as bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
15 Hill City All concerned community
members are encouraged to attend a community event to learn more about
Meth, signs and symptoms of use, Meth labs, dangers and how it impacts the
community, and especially children in Meth homes. This free event,
organized by SDSU School of Nursing students, will be held in the high
school theater in Hill City starting at 6:30PM.
15 - La Plant MAPP-SD will have a
booth at a health fair at Tiospaye Topa School. Students have already
received classroom presentations on Meth and will now have the opportunity
to reinforce what they learned and pursue further information.
17 Eagle Butte A Meth Conference is
scheduled to begin at 8:30AM with an Anti-Meth Walk, followed by a daylong
event featuring include MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas
and Dr. John Hagan from the North Dakota State Penitentiary, as well as
tribal program supervisors and staff. Topics will range from medical
effects of Meth use, the signs and symptoms of use, Meth in Indian
Country, Meth and HIV, and effects on children. The conference is
scheduled from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with lunch provided at the
Cultural Center.
23 - Sturgis The Rapid City Meth
Coalition will have a booth at the Sturgis Health Fair, providing
information on the dangers of Meth and community impact for area
residents. The health fair runs from 11:00 to 5:00 at the Sturgis
Community Center.
24 Sioux Falls MAPP-SD Director
Darcy Jensen will present information on the impact of Meth on children
who live in or visit a home where Meth is used or manufactured. The
session will be a part of the SDAEYC/SDHSA Conference at the Sioux Falls
Convention Center.
24 Marty MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Audrey Ticknor will offer information on the signs and
symptoms of Meth use as well as the consequences of addiction at a booth
during the Health Fair at the Community Center (Boys and Girls Club) from
10AM-3PM.
24 - Rapid City The MAPP-SD Rapid City
Meth Coalition will invite a guest speaker from the Northern Hills Drug
Court for its spring quarterly meeting. Coalition members, community and
media are all invited to attend to learn more about the Drug Court and its
progress since it began in fall 2007.
26 - Deadwood Members of the Rapid
City Meth Coalition will have a booth during the Deadwood Health Fair at
Deadwood Gulch. Coalition members will have information about Meth and its
impact on the community, and can also share how community members can get
involved or start their own Coalition against Meth. Health fair runs from
9:00-12:00 AM.
28 - Watertown MAPP-SD Prevention
Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide training regarding dangers of Meth
use to a Behavior Psychology class at Lake Area Technical Institute.
May
2 - Rapid City MAPP-SD Rapid City Meth
Coalition will be providing information on Summer Safety for youth
enrolled in Youth & Family Services' (YFS) various programs at a health
fair at YFS Girls Inc. at 120 E Adams. The health fair will run from 10 AM
to 3 PM.
5 - Aberdeen MAPP-SD Prevention
Coordinator Kathy Asper will provide training regarding dangers of Meth
use plus child endangerment issues to attendees of the Family Child Care
Professionals Conference
15
Rapid City MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present information to the South Creek
Village Neighborhood Watch about the signs and symptoms of Meth use and
tip-offs related to recognizing suspicious activity in their neighborhood
starting at 6PM at the South Creek Village. Community members welcome to
attend.
22 - Rapid City Meth Prevention
Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present information on Meth and property
issues to property managers and landlords at a semi-annual Crime-Free
Multi-housing Association training conducted by the Rapid City Police
Department Crime Prevention unit.
June
17
Eagle Butte MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present a Meth 101 and Safety Concerns
informational session for Community Health Representatives from all the
Districts of the Cheyenne River Reservation. The presentation will
include the latest Meth-related information, including signs and symptoms
of Meth use, health effects of Meth use, warning signs and dangers of Meth
labs and safety strategies. The session will run from
1-3 PM
at the Wellness Center. (NOTE: Administrative leave for tribal employees
has been approved. Community members are also welcome to attend.)
25
- Rapid City - US Attorneys in South Dakota will learn
about the effects of Meth on children and South Dakota laws related to
Meth and kids during the US Attorneys' Conference. MAPP-SD Meth
Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will also offer information on Drug
Endangered Children (DEC) Teams and how they can get involved or start DEC
Teams in their regions.
29 Burke A Community Wide
Meth Awareness Event is scheduled for 5:30PM at the Civic Center. MAPP-SD
Meth Prevention Coordinator Audrey Ticknor will offer in-depth information
about Meth and its impact on families, communities and our state. Supper
will be served beginning at 5PM. Please
view the
poster (PDF) for more information.
August
12 -Sioux Falls
MAPP-SD Director Darcy Jensen will present basic Meth awareness education
to the Sioux Falls Lutheran School staff.
14 - Wagner
MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Audrey Ticknor will offer information
concerning Meth's impact on children to approximately 650 K-12 teachers
from various schools during the South Central Cooperative annual teacher
in-service at the Wagner Community School.
26-27 -
Eagle Butte MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will present
Meth information and education during the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Youth
Health Fair.
September
4 Sioux Falls MAPP-SD Meth
Prevention Coordinator Audrey Ticknor will provide an overview of Meth as
it impacts health care providers and address Meths affect on dental
health to the dental assisting class at Southeast Technical Institute.
16 Rapid City The MAPP-SD
Rapid City Meth Coalition will host a
resource table at the 21st Annual He Sapa
Behavioral Health Conference, held at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel.
23 - Cherry Creek
MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will offer information
to the community on the dangers of Meth use and manufacture and how it is
impacting the Reservation and their community, as well as some things they
can do to get involved in the fight against Meth.
October
3 Watertown MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Audrey Ticknor will present information on Meth and Drug
Endangered Children to the SoDakSACA Conference at the Watertown Event
Center & Best Western Ramkota Hotel.
6 Sioux Falls MAPP-SD Director Darcy
Jensen will address Meths impact on children, families and employers at
the Citibank Family Center
7
Rapid City The General Beadle Elementary PTA hosts MAPP-SD
Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas, who will present important
information about Meth and its dangers, as well as how to start early to
prevent children from getting involved with alcohol and drug use. The
program begins at 5:00PM at the General Beadle Elementary School.
10
Rapid City A special session during the Indian Country
Conference will focus on Meth in Indian Country, presented by MAPP-SD Meth
Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas. Participants will discover how Meth
is impacting the Reservations in South Dakota
and what is being done to fight Meth in Indian Country across the nationa
as well as in South Dakota.
15 Spearfish MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will offer training on Meth lab dangers,
remediation and drug endangered children during the SD Real Estate
Caravan. Please call Karen at the South Dakota Real Estate Commission
(605-773-3150) for more information and to register.
15 Sioux Falls MAPP-SD Director
Darcy Jensen will present Meth related information to the Pharmacy
Technician Program at Southeast Technical Institute.
16 Rapid City MAPP-SD Meth
Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will offer training on Meth lab
dangers, remediation and drug endangered children during the SD Real
Estate Caravan. Please call Karen at the South Dakota Real Estate
Commission (605-773-3150) for more information and to register.
17 Pierre MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Nikkole Abbas will offer training on Meth lab dangers,
remediation and drug endangered children during the SD Real Estate
Caravan. Please call Karen at the South Dakota Real Estate Commission
(605-773-3150) for more information and to register.
20 & 21 Sioux Falls
MAPP-SD VP Kevin Jensen will offer training on Meth lab dangers,
remediation and drug endangered children during the SD Real Estate
Caravan. Please call Karen at the South Dakota Real Estate Commission
(605-773-3150) for more information and to register.
22 Watertown MAPP-SD VP
Kevin Jensen will offer training on Meth lab dangers, remediation and drug
endangered children during the SD Real Estate Caravan. Please call Karen
at the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (605-773-3150) for more
information and to register.
23 Aberdeen MAPP-SD VP
Kevin Jensen will offer training on Meth lab dangers, remediation and drug
endangered children during the SD Real Estate Caravan. Please call Karen
at the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (605-773-3150) for more
information and to register.
November
12 Madison MAPP-SD Meth Prevention
Coordinator Audrey Ticknor will offer information about the dangers of
Meth to students at Dakota State University during the campus health
fair.
15
Rapid City MAPP-SD Meth Prevention Coordinator Nikkole Abbas
will present a Community Awareness session to the residents at LaCrosse
Estates about the signs of Meth use and labs as part of their
Community/Neighborhood Watch crime prevention
program beginning at noon.
December
5 & 12 Vermillion MAPP-SD Meth
Prevention Coordinator Audrey Ticknor will present basic Meth information
along with specific training for dental office workers concerning
potential patients Meth use to the Dental Hygiene Department classes at
the University of South Dakota.
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