Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana · identifying a problem, bringing together the community, and persuading others to take the steps to address the problem. Drug-Free

Comprehensive Community Plan

County: Noble LCC: Drug-Free Noble County, Inc. Date Due: August 31, 2019 Date Submitted: August 28, 2019_ New Plan X Plan Update Contact: Rebecca Calhoun Address: 2090 N SR 9, Suite E City: Albion Zip Code: 46701 Phone: 260-636-2320 Email: [email protected] County Commissioners: Gary Leatherman (President), Justin Stump, Anita Hess Address: 2090 N SR 9 Suite E City: Albion, IN Zip Code: 46701

Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana A Division of the


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Plan Summary

Mission Statement: To reduce the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, primarily among youth, through prevention/education, treatment, justice/law enforcement, and collaboration between agencies/organizations in Noble County. History: Drug-Free Noble County was established on December 20, 1989 as the coordinating council in Noble County for the Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana. There have been regular monthly meetings since that date. Each year, a comprehensive plan or a plan update has been developed that lists the primary problems in Noble County in the area of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, statistics to illustrate the problem, strategies to address those problems, and outcomes that should be achieved. Drug Free Noble County serves the county of Noble in the state of Indiana covering cities/towns including the City of Kendallville, Town of Avilla, Town of Rome City, part of the Town of Wolcottville, Town of Albion, City of Ligonier and Town of Cromwell. According to 2015 estimates the county population is approximately 47,733 people with a fast growing Hispanic population (400%+ increase over a 10 year period). The county has a huge industrial base with 37 percent of its adults working in local manufacturing. Drug-Free Noble County generally does not act as a direct program service provider. Its work was in identifying a problem, bringing together the community, and persuading others to take the steps to address the problem. Drug-Free Noble County helped to start Noble County PRIDE, Noble County Teen Court, the Noble County Victim Impact Panel, transitional living facilities for those in recovery, and other programs and projects. In September, 1998 Drug-Free Noble County first received funding from the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. An executive director was hired. Until that point all the work of Drug-Free Noble County had been done through volunteer effort. That grant was in the name of the Noble County Community Foundation as fiscal agent. Since then, Drug-Free Noble County has been incorporated and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) corporation. The coalition received a 5 year renewal of the Drug Free Community Support Program grant in 2003 to continue its efforts through 2008. The Drug Free Community Support Program grant expired terminating continuing financial support. Currently, Drug Free Noble County is no longer eligible for additional funding through the Drug Free Community Support Program. Over the years, Drug Free Noble County has been the recipient of numerous national, state and regional awards. Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America named Drug-Free Noble County Coalition of the Year in 1999. Also in 1999, Noble County PRIDE was named International PRIDE Team of the Year and had its mentoring program named Best Innovative Program. In 2000 and 2001, Noble County PRIDE won the Community Service Team Challenges at the International PRIDE Conference. The Governor’s Commission Drug-Free Indiana Northeast Regional Advisory Board gave the first two awards for Volunteer of the Year to members of Drug-Free Noble County. Drug Free Noble County continues to build upon those acheivments.


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STATS Indiana 2018 indicated the following for Noble County: Noble Rank in State Population (2018) 47,532 30

Preschool (0-4) 6.5% 30 School Age (5-17) 19.0% 29 College Age (18-24) 8.4% 33 Young Adult (25-44) 24.6% 29 Older Adult (45-64) 27.1% 32 Persons 65 years and over 14.4% 34 Persons of Hispanic or Latino Origin 10.2% 18 White persons not Hispanic, percent 89.8% 31 High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+ 41.8% 43 Associate Degree, percent of persons age 25+ 9.0% 35 Bachelor’s degree percent of persons age 25+ 9.7% 61 Graduate, Professional, or Doctorate Degree 4.2% 79

Households, 2017 18.205 30

Married with children 20.9% 29 Single Parent 9.5% 26 Median household income, 2017 $52,764 42

Poverty Rate among children under 18 13.9% 68 Manufacturing % of all jobs 49.3% 3 Unemployment rate 2018 2.9% 69

Land area in square miles, 2018 410.84 Population per square mile 115.69


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Summary of the Comprehensive Community Plan: In April of 2019, DFNC held a strategic planning retreat with community leaders and coalition members to identify priorities and future focus based on the seven strategies of community change. We utilized this planning to set specific goals to reach our objectives regarding sustainability, youth engagement, prevention education, treatment options and community outreach. The Coalition, including previous and new partnerships, continues to be a uniting force for ATOD issues within the entire county. The Coalition has a strong membership base with active participants at various levels. The Executive Committee, work-committees and full council meet on a regular basis. Drug Free Noble County annually collects data and determines the progress or regress in the areas targeted as well as identify any new threats or promising practices. That data is then used to evaluate what we are doing and if our current action plan is on target or needs adjusted. The Executive Committee, Working Committees (Prevention, Treatment, Justice and Workplace) and the Executive Director regularly review the comprehensive plan objectives to guide coalition and committee work plan activities. Our objectives focus on environmental prevention strategies and other efforts deemed to be successful. We monitor our projects and grant recipients who offer programs, events, and activities to fulfill our objectives to work toward our goals. We keep apprised of progress through oral reports once a year from grant recipients, through quarterly written reports from grant recipients, and through surveys/ needs assessments in the community. Grant recipients must, as part of the agreement of receiving funding, attend 5 regular LCC meetings or Partnership meetings per calendar year and participate in 2 community events. Grant recipients find it advantageous to attend meetings for networking, addressing current issues and new trends, continuing education opportunities, and developing new ideas for projects to address needs The Noble County Comprehensive Community Plan focuses on identified priorities and an analysis of data gathered from law enforcement, treatment providers, community organizations, school surveys and our annual community needs assessment. Our needs assessment includes 20 questions regarding overall perception of drug usage in the county, treatment/intervention issues and law enforcement/justice issues, a 12 question section on specific drugs in our county, and 6 questions measuring knowledge and understanding of Indiana laws regarding ATOD’s. The survey is a random sampling of the Noble County population with response ages ranging from 10 -60+. The survey is primarily in electronic format and made available through a variety of sources including social media. 229 surveys were completed in 2019. The Noble County LCC Comprehensive Plan focuses include prevention, intervention/treatment and law enforcement/justice. Our strategy will direct resources to initiatives, programs and organizations that will assist in meeting our mission to reduce the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs with a particular focus on environmental/community change strategies:

• Strengthening Coalitions • Providing Information • Enhancing Skills • Enhancing Access/Reducing

Barriers

• Providing Support • Changing Consequences • Physical Design • Modifying/Changing Policies


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. Based on the review of the data and the assessments, our problem statements are:

1.) The incidence of underage alcohol consumption; tobacco use including e-cigarettes; and drug use including: marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription medications, heroin, over the counter, synthetics, and other mind alerting substances among youth continues to be a problem and concern in Noble County.

2.) The use and abuse of alcohol; tobacco use including e-cigarettes; and drug use including:

marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription medications, heroin, over the counter, synthetics, and other mind alerting substances by adults and availability and awareness of effective treatment options continues to be a problem in Noble County.


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Membership List

County LCC Name: Drug-Free Noble County, Inc.

# Name Organization Race Gender Category 1 Abbott, David Survey Partner Caucasian M Other

2 Adams, Andrew St Marys School

Prin Caucasian M Education

3 Agler, Jeremy Survey Partner Caucasian M Other

4 Albion Lions

Club Albion Lions Club Other

5 Allen, Shelly Women In Transition

Caucasian F Self-Help

6 Baker, Greg West Noble Schools HS Prin

Caucasian M Education

7 Barker, Dan Chaplain Noble County Sheriff Dept

Caucasian M Religion

8 Beam, Stacey Noble County Probation

Caucasian F Law Enforcement

9 Behm, Dennis

House of Spirits Caucasian M Business

10 Behm, Kelly Central Noble Schools GC Sec

Caucasian F Education

11 Blanton, Sarah CANI

Caucasian F Other

12 Boggess, Dick

Bowen Center Caucasian M Treatment

13 Brockhouse, Kristina

Children First Ctr Caucasian F Other-Youth Serving Org.

14 Brown, Chris Road to Recovery Caucasian M Self-Help

15 Burke, Mike West Noble Schools HS APrin


16 Bushong, Jackie Noble House Ministries


17 Buttgen, Julie Parent Caucasian F Parent

18 Byrom, Katie Noble County Public Defender


19 Cain, Bill East Noble Schools MS APrin



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# Name Organization Race Gender Category 20 Calhoun,

Rebecca Drug-Free Noble County / Kid City

Caucasian F Other

21 Campbell, Linda

Club Recovery Caucasian F Self-Help

22 Canaday, Tabatha

Bollhoff, Inc. Caucasian F Business

23 Carpenter, Melissa

Freedom Academy Caucasian F Education

24 Carroll, Jaime East Noble Schools WC Elem Prin


25 Carroll, S. Mike IN State Police Caucasian M Law Enforcement

26 Clothier, Rev. Tom

First Christian Church


27 Clouse, Steve Past Noble County Prosecutor

Caucasian M Law Enforcement

28 Cole, Scott Albion Police Dept Caucasian M Law Enforcement

29 Collins, Kim

Parent Caucasian F Parent

30 Coney, Carey Noble County Sheriff Dept


31 Conley, Ty OFTD Survey Partner

Caucasian M Other

32 Conrad, Ken & Donna

Retired Caucasian M / F Parent

33 Cox, Gary

Ligonier Police Dept


34 Creigh, Abigail

Noble County Ext. Office

Caucasian F Other-Youth Serving Org.

35 Deming, Andrew East Noble Schools MS Prin


36 Derby, Debbie Life & Family Services


37 Deyo, Bridgette Brightpoint Caucasian F Other

38 Dixon, John

Kendallville Police Dept / EN Sch SRO


39 Drake, Chris IN St Excise Police District 2


40 Fairchild, Nicole McMillen Health Caucasian F Self-Help 41 Fisel, Mayor

Patty City of Ligonier Caucasian F Government


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# Name Organization Race Gender Category 42 Folland, Pam Central Noble Elem

School-Albion GC Caucasian F Education

43 Fosnaugh, Michelle

Noble County Probation


44 Frey (Rimmel), Jolene

Freedom Academy Caucasian F Education

45 Frick, Dan Frick Services, Inc Caucasian M Business

46 Frigo, Jeff Serenity House Caucasian M Self-Help

47 Gaff, Dr. Terry

Parkview LaGrange Hospital

Caucasian M Medicine / Healthcare

48 Gaff, Troy Central Noble Schools Supt


49 Gage, S Early Childhood Alliance


50 Gagen, Lori Noble County EDC Caucasian F Business

51 Galaviz, Ron IN State Police Caucasian M Law Enforcement

52 Gass, Amber IMPG Caucasian F Business

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Getts, Matt Albion New Era

Caucasian M Media

54 Graham, James East Noble Schools HS Asst Prin


55 Green, Heather East Noble Schools RC Elem Prin


56 Griffiths, Terresa

Alanon Caucasian F Self-Help

57 Grooms, Amy

Bollhoff, Inc. Caucasian F Business

58 Hagen, Hon. Steve

Noble County Courts

Caucasian M Judiciary

59 Hall, Melissa Parent Caucasian F Parent

60 Hammond, Samantha

Noble County Probation


61 Handshoe, Mayor Suzanne

City of Kendallville Caucasian F Government

62 Harper, Jeff East Noble Schools SS Elem Prin


63 Harris, Sgt Brad Army Caucasian M


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# Name Organization Race Gender Category

64 Hatfield, Michael

Cromwell Police Dept


65 Haviland, Tammi

United Way of Noble County

Caucasian F Civic Organization

66 Hentzell, Shannon

Turning Point Caucasian F Self-Help

67 Herendeen, Steve

Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church


68 Hershman, Denise

Survey Partner Caucasian F Other

69 Hoffman, Paul Rome City Marshal Office


70 Houser, Kris Avilla Town Marshall


71 Housholder, Grace

Kendallville Publishing Co.

Caucasian F Media

72 Housholder, Terry

Kendallville Publishing Co.

Caucasian M Media

73 Hoover, Shawn Central Noble Schools Jr/Sr CoPr


74 Howell, Leshia Parkview Noble Hospital

Caucasian F Medicine / Healthcare

75 Howell, Steve

Northeastern Center

Caucasian M Treatment

76 Humble, Barry Parent Caucasian M Parent

77 Jackson, Breanna

Bowen Center Caucasian F

Treatment

78 Jacobs, Desiree Survey Partner Caucasian F Other

79 Jagger, Wade West Noble Schools MS APrin


80 James, Jessica ENHS Survey Partner


81 Jansen, Chris Lawyer Caucasian M Law Enforcement

82 Jansen, Jerry

Noble County Council

Caucasian M Government

83 Johnson, Kristen


84 Kamara, Susan

Northeastern Center

Caucasian F Treatment


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# Name Organization Race Gender Category 85 Kane, Jim

First Church of God Caucasian M Religion

86 Keenan, Doug

Noble County Ext. Office / Pastor

Caucasian M Other-Youth Serving Org.

87 Kellogg, Melanie Bowen Center Caucasian F Treatment 88 Kerlin, Linda

Stone’s Hill Comm Church

Caucasian F Religion

89 Kidd, Charles Business

Caucasian M Business

90 King, Melissa Bowen Center Caucasian F

Treatment

91 Kirsch, Hon. Robert

Noble Superior Court Judge


92 Knipper, Jared Central Noble Elem School-Albion Prin


93 Kopecky, Brad Parkview Occ Health

Caucasian M Medicine / Healthcare

94 Kramer, Angelia Alcoholics Anonymous


95 Kramer, Hon. Michael

Noble County Courts


96 Larrison, Abigail Adult Volunteer Caucasian F Other 97 Leamon,

Lynnette KendallvilleChamber Of Commerce


98 Leasure, Stephanie

East Noble Schools NS Elem Prin


99 Lee, Deb Stone’s Hill Comm Church


100 Leedy, Tom

Dekko Foundation Caucasian M Civic Organization

101 Lemish, Steve Parent Caucasian M Parent

102 Lemmon, Denise Parent Caucasian F Parent 103 Leonhardt,

Nancy State Farm Insurance

Caucasian F Business

104 Linsenmayer, Cathy


105 Linson, Ann

East Noble Schools Supt


106 Longenbaugh, Kathryn

East Noble Schools HS Prin


107 Lopez, Jessica

Serenity House Caucasian F Self-Help


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# Name Organization Race Gender Category 108 Lopshire, Buck Alcoholics

Anonymous Caucasian M Self-Help

109 Luke, Annette Survey Partner Caucasian F Other

110 Mast, Galen

West Noble Schools Supt Starts 7/2017


111 Mazzola, Brittany

ENHS Survey Partner


112 McCarty, Amy Kendallville New Sun

Caucasian F Media

113 McCoy, Martin

IMAGE / Auburn Police Dept


114 Michelbrink, Cathy

Kraft Foods Caucasian F Business

115 Moe, Greg Central Noble Schools Jr/Sr CoPr


116 Morgan, Robby Central Noble Prim School-WL Prin


117 Mowery, James NC Prosecutor Caucasian M Law Enforcement

118 Muller, Barb

Restoration Ministeries


119 Muller, Bob

Restoration Ministeries


120 Munson, Cheryl Noble County Health Dept


121 Munson, Lindy East Noble Schools GC


122 Newman, Rick 4-Co. Transitional Living

Caucasian M Self-Help

123 Newton, Mick Noble County Emergency Mgmt


124 Ott, Jenna Community Foundation NC


125 Palmer, Teresa Parent Caucasian F Parent

126 Parrott, Max Dusty Dreams Survey Partner

Caucasian M Business

127 Pena, Christina West Noble Schools Teacher

Hispanic F Education

128 Pena, Samantha DFNC Hispanic F Youth


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# Name Organization Race Gender Category 129 Pfaffenberger,

Debi United Way of Noble County


130 Pine, Dave East Noble Schools Avilla Elem Prin


131 Pipenger, Marla Alcoholics Anonymous


132 Prebynski, Maureen

Children First Ctr Caucasian F Other-Youth Serving Org.

133 Richardson, Renee


134 Riehm, Mike Kendallville Fire Dept

Caucasian M Other

135 Robertson, Ashley

Big Brothers Big Sisters


136 Robinson, Diane WAWK Caucasian F Media

137 Rodenbeck, Deanna

Life & Family Services


138 Roesener, David Parent

Caucasian M Parent

139 Ross, Michael ICJI


140 Ruble, Kristen Parkview Noble Hospital


141 Ruckman, Meaghan

The Lutheran Foundation


142 Ryan, Megan Northeastern Center


143 Schache, Josh

East Noble Schools APrin


144 Schwab, Shelley Big Brothers Big Sisters


145 Shaw, Ben West Noble Turning Point Alt HS


146 Shearer, Bryan

Ligonier City Police Dept


147 Sheffield, Jim Rome City Marshal Office


148 Shepherd, Anita Freedom Academy Caucasian F Education

149 Shepherd, Brian West Noble Schools Prim Prin


150 Sherck, Rick Noble County EDC Caucasian M Business


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# Name Organization Race Gender Category

151 Shipe, Dustan

Serenity House Caucasian M Self-Help

152 Sickafoose, Kelly Drug Free Adams County

Caucasian F Other

153 Slone, Lena

B&J Medical Caucasian F Business

154 Smith, Joseph

Bowen Center Caucasian M Treatment

155 Smith, Kayte Survey Partner Caucasian F Other

156 Smith, Michelle

Noble House Ministries, Inc


157 Smith, Steve

Serenity House Caucasian M Self-Help

158 Solliday, James Survey Partner Caucasian M Other

159 Squire, Terry Narcotics Anonymous


160 Stackhouse, David

Alcoholics Anonymous


161 Stephenson, Karen

Bowen Center Caucasian F Treatment

162 (Last Name?), Steve

Survey Partner Caucasian M Other

163 Stinson, David East Allen County Schools

Caucasion M Education

164 Stinson, Matt

East Noble Schools SC


165 Strock, Judy

Retired YWCA Caucasian F Other

166 Stump, Justin Noble County Commissioner


167 Stump, Mark

IMAGE / Auburn Police Dept


168 Sturdivant, Nikki


169 Sweet, Angela

Courier/LSC Communications

Caucasian F Business

170 Teel, Gene West Noble Schools MS APrin


171 Tijerina, Melanie West Noble Schools MS Prin



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# Name Organization Race Gender Category 172 Turner (Mertz),

Jennifer CornerstoneVision Counseling


173 Vargas, Pastor Josh

Pastor Hispanic M Religion

174 Wagner, Danyel Noble County Probation


175 Walker, Brian Noble County Sheriff Dept


176 Walker, Mariah Dept of Child Services

Caucasian F Government

177 Walz, Tim St John Lutheran School Prin


178 Warren, Justine Dept of Child Services

Caucasian F Government

179 Weber, Max

Noble County Sheriff Dept


180 Weimer, Cassandra

Cole Family YMCA Caucasian F Other-Youth Serving Org.

181 White, Margarita

Celebrate Diversity Project / NCCF

Hispanic F Civic Organization

182 Wiley, Rob Kendallville Police Dept


183 Williams, Jennifer

Robert Bosch LLC Caucasian F Business

184 Wills, Glenn

Avilla Town Marshall


185 Winebrenner, Jayme

Bowen Center Caucasian F Treatment

186 Wolfe, Donna

Cole Family YMCA Caucasian F Other-Youth Serving Org.

187 Wolheter, Jeff Bridgeway Evangelical Church


188 Worman, Dave CNHS SRO Caucasian M Law Enforcement


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Problem Identification A. Problem Statement #1:

The incidence of underage alcohol consumption; tobacco use including e-cigarettes; and drug use including: marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription medications, heroin, over the counter, synthetics, and other mind alerting substances among youth continues to be a problem and concern in Noble County.

B. Supportive Data: 1. Noble County Court Charges Charge 2018 Minor Consuming 16 2. Noble County Jail Bookings Underage Consumption – 18-20 yrs old - 2018-7 Note: A change in reporting system (Spillman RMS) in October 2018 show a significant deviation from previously reported underage consumption of 48 in 2017. 3. IPRC Noble County Data- Past Month Usage % of respondents *2018-EN: 1 of 3 school systems participated in IPRC survey –

Substance 9th 10th 11th 12th Combined Alcohol 15.6 27.2 19.2 19.7 20.3 Binge Drinking 6.3 8.7 7.0 9.7 7.7 Marijuana 6.3 15.2 10.9 13.9 11.2 Cigarettes 6.3 10.3 5.9 9.7 7.9 Vaping 11.0 17.3 19.2 11.3 14.7 RX Drugs .8 6.6 4.0 1.4 3.2 Synthetic Marijuana .8 1.9 1.0 0.0 1.0

*2018 Indiana Youth Survey NE Indiana Region

Substance 8th NE Region

IN State

10th NE Region

IN State

12th

NE Region

IN State

Alcohol 15.7 13.0 18.2 21.0 22.6 29.5 Binge Drinking 6.4 4.7 7.2 8.5 8.4 13.8 Marijuana 8.2 5.9 9.1 12.6 11.2 17.3 Cigarettes 5.3 4.0 7.2 6.8 8.6 9.9 Vaping 10.5 11.9 15.1 20.4 16.6 28.6 RX Drugs 1.9 2.1 2.7 3.8 2.2 3.7 Synthetic Marijuana .2 .6 .8 1.0 1.0 .9


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4. Personal Perception of Harm - IPRC Survey – Noble County Students reporting substance is Moderate-Great risk *2018-EN: 1 of 3 school systems participated in IPRC survey – 9-12 Grade Category 9th 10th 11th 12th Combined Binge Drink 1or2x/Week* 71.4 77.5 72.5 80.3 75 Try Marijuana once or twice 40.3 33.3 20.4 19.4 29.6 Smoke Marijuana 1or2x/Week 59.3 48.6 40.8 38.8 48.1

4. Perception of Parental Approval: IPRC Survey – Noble County Percent Students reporting Parents would feel Very Wrong/Wrong *2018-EN: 1 of 3 school systems participated in IPRC survey – 9-12 Grade Substance 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th All Perception of Parental Disapproval

Alcohol-Regularly at least 1or2x/month

89 90.2 89.7 84.6 88.6

Smoke Marijuana 92.4 87.3 84.5 84.7 87.7 Smoke Cigarettes 96.6 93.2 91.7 87.7 92.8

5. Perception of Peer Use – IPRC Survey – Noble County *2018-EN: 1 of 3 school systems participated in IPRC survey – 9-12 Grade Comparison is between Past Month reported use and Perception of Peer Use Prescription products reflect those not prescribed for user

Perception of Peer Use

9th Actual Reported

Use

10th Actual Reported

Use


Use


Use Alcohol 84.4 15.6 88.3 27.2 82.2 19.2 91.7 19.7 Cigarettes 83.6 6.3 85.9 10.3 80.9 5.9 85 9.7 Marijuana 83.6 6.3 88.2 15.2 82.2 10.9 88.1 13.9 Prescription Painkillers

78.2 0.0 81.7 2.8 76.7 1.0 75 0.00

Prescription Stimulants

78.2 0.0 80.6 2.8 77.8 2.0 78.3 1.4

Prescription Sedatives

77.3 .8 81.7 5.7 76.7 3.0 80.3 1.4


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Perception of Peer Use

Combined

Actual Reported

Use Alcohol 86.28 20.3 Cigarettes 83.81 7.9 Marijuana 87.25 11.2

6. Mean age of first use: Age of Initiation – IPRC Survey – Noble County Mean Age if First use by grade

Substance 10th Noble County

IN State

12th

Noble County

IN State

Alcohol 13.62 13.7 15.46 15 Marijuana 14.48 14 15.22 15.2 Cigarettes 12.79 13.1 13.33 14.6 E-Cigs/Vapes 14.74 14.4 16 15.8

*2018-EN: 1 of 3 school systems participated in IPRC survey – Combined 9-12 Grade Mean age of first use

Substance 2018 Alcohol 14.0 Marijuana 14.5 Cigarettes 13.1 E-Cigs/Vapes 14.78

7. EVER USED (IPRC Survey-Noble County 7th -12th Grade) *2018-EN: 1 of 3 school systems participated in IPRC survey – 9-12 Grade

CATEGORY 2018 Never Used Alcohol 68.2 Never Used Marijuana 81.5 Never Used Electronic

Vaping Products 78.6

8. Noble County Needs Assessment Survey (DFNC survey):

o Responding Somewhat to Very Much to the statement that youth in Noble County “perceive alcohol, tobacco and other drug use as harmless” 2019- 62.17% (Strongly Agree/Agree)

o Noble County respondents reporting being aware of a youth in Noble County with an alcohol problem


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2019- 58.53% (Yes)

o Noble County respondents strongly agree or agree that youth perceive alcohol, tobacco and other drug use as harmless 2019- 10.36% (Strongly Agree) while 51.81% (Agree) were unsure of the population of their peers (9.61% of total survey respondents were age 10-20)

o Noble County respondents who are unsure or misinformed about IN law in regards to underage drinking and driving suspension 2019- 52.6% (False/Not Sure)

o Noble county respondents that were aware of the Indiana Lifeline Law 2019- 45.4% (True)

o Noble County respondents unsure or misinformed of Indiana law regarding possession, transport, sell of synthetic stimulants 2019- 21.96% (False/Not Sure)

End of Year 1 Update : End of Year 2 Update: Final Update (end of Year 3): C. Goals: 1. There will be a 5% decrease in peer perception of use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana 2. There will be a youth prevention group/club in 3 school districts in Noble County 3. There will be a 3% decrease in use of tobacco/vaping products by youth. End of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks: End of Year 2 Annual Benchmarks:


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Final Report (end of Year 3): D. Objectives: 1. Continue to focus on prevention, enforcement and treatment/intervention primarily through

community change strategies recommended by the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA), through use of proven effective methods and programs as well as new, innovative

initiatives, in conjunction with the standing problem-solving committees. 2. Increase awareness by continuing to disseminate information and by being a clearing house for

ATOD related informationfor all age groups. Continue news releases and partnering with local media, using social media and internet to provide information. Continue training, special events, forums, health fairs, town hall meetings to raise awareness, provide input, and to educate.

3. Advocate for legislation increasing the minimum age to sell, handle or serve alcohol or tobacco to age 21. Encourage and support ordinances or legislation leading to the increase in consequences for underage drinking or distribution to minors. 4. Encourage local voluntary initiatives such as signage or labeling that discourage underage

possession or consumption by minors and illegal distribution to minors.

5. Assist and support youth prevention/education through public, private schools, church youth programs, and other community youth partners that reduce risk factors and increase protective factors.

6. Support and collaborate with state and local law enforcement agenices, the prosecutor, the courts, and the Alcohol Control Board. Advocate for increased monitoring and enforcement for

compliance of existing laws for licensed retailers.

7. Support efforts to increase awareness of Indiana ATOD laws including the Indiana Lifeline Law. 8. Educate and advocate for measures related to restricting marketing of ATOD products to youth

specifically related to alchol, tobacco and vaping products. End of Year 1 Update : End of Year 2 Update:


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Final Update (end of Year 3): A. Problem Statement #2:

The use and abuse of alcohol; tobacco use including e-cigarettes; and drug use including: marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription medications, heroin, over the counter, synthetics, and other mind alerting substances by adults and availability and awareness of effective treatment options continues to be a problem in Noble County.

B. Supportive Data: 1. Noble County Court Charges Charge 2018 OWI Misdemeanor 304 OWI Felony 48 Public Intoxication 56 Possession Marijuana 248 Dealing Marijuana 8 Possession Controlled Substance 184 Dealing Controlled Substance 24 Possession Paraphernalia 200 2. Treatment Center Reports (total): Bowen Center NOBLE BC2018 Total Clients Served 1256 Total Addiction Clients 200 Age 18+Old 92% Male/Female 119 / 81 Alcohol 20% Amphetamines 31% Cannabis 22% Opioid 18%


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Northeastern Center NOBLE NEC2018* Total Addiction Clients Served 927 Total Addiction Clients *(Primary dx of SA)

680

Age 18+Old 97%/903 Male/Female 626/301 Alcohol 41.7%/ 387 Amphetamines/Stimulants 33%/306 Cannabis 36.8%/342 Opioid 9.5%/88 3. Parkview Health Systems

2018: Parkview Noble Hospital had 301 positive alcohols & 291 positive cannabinoids for 2018. *Some of these positives are the same patients that were tested 2-3 times in the year.

4. Noble County Needs Assessment Survey (DFNC survey):

o Responding Somewhat to Very Much to the statement that adults in Noble County “perceive alcohol, tobacco and other drug use as harmless” 2019- 51.54% (SA, A) (Strongly Agree/Agree)

o Noble County residents reporting being aware of an adult in Noble County with an alcohol problem. 2019- 81.65%

o Noble County residents indicating that they are unsure of or unable to receive quality drug and alcohol treatment services in Noble County 2019-51.03% (NS, D,SD)(Not sure/Disagree/Strongly Disagree)

o Percent of respondents who felt that meth was more than somewhat a problem 2019- 92.31% (#4,5), Percent stating VERY MUCH a problem 2016- 75% (#5)

o Percent of respondents who felt that marijuana was more than somewhat a problem 2019- 50.82% (#4,5), Percent stating VERY MUCH a problem 2016- 28.47% (#5)

o Percent of respondents who indicated that the use of marijiana leads to the use of other drugs 2019- 51.570% (SA,A) (Strongly agree/Agree)

o Percent of respondents who felt that prescription drugs was more than somewhat a problem 2019- 74.32% (#4,5), Percent stating VERY MUCH a problem 2016- 35.66% (#5)

5. Methamphetamine Indicators

2018 IN Center for Health Policy report continues to rank Noble County in the top 10 in relationship to meth indicators.

• Noble County meth use as primary (meth dependence) at treatment admission was 30.3% compared to a state average of 16.2% with an overall meth use of 42.5% of admissions in Noble County


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6. Indiana State Epidemiology Profile Noble County 2018

Data Source: Indiana Family & Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health & Addiction SFY2018 (TEDS) Note: Treatment data represents the number of admissions to treatment, not the number of individuals (who may be admitted to treatment more than once in a year). The data includes only admissions to state-funded treatment (individuals who are 200% below the federal poverty level). Substance Use Treatment Episodes

Noble County 2018

Noble

County %

IN %

Total number of admissions for treatment 346 Alcohol Use Reported 173 50% 45.7% Marijuana Use Reported 186 53.8% 49.4% Cocaine Use Reported 16 4.6% 11.8% Heroin Use Reported 18 5.2% 21.4% Methamphetamine Use Reported 147 42.5% 29.9% Opioid Use Reported 35 10.1% 20.4%

End of Year 1 Update : End of Year 2 Update: Final Update (end of Year 3):

C. Goals:

1. There will be a 5% increase in the number of individuals in Noble County obtaining treatment.

2. The will be a 5% increase in Noble County residents responding that they are able to receive quality drug and alcohol treatment services in Noble County

End of Year 1 Annual Benchmarks:


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End of Year 2 Annual Benchmarks:

Final Report (end of Year 3):

D. Objectives:

1. Continue to focus on prevention, enforcement and treatment/intervention primarily through community change strategies recommended by the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA), through use of proven effective methods and programs as well as new, innovative initiatives, in conjunction with the standing problem-solving committees

2. Increase awareness by continuing to disseminate information and by being a clearing house for ATOD related informationfor all age groups. Continue news releases and partnering with local media, using social media and internet to provide information. Continue training, special events, forums, health fairs, town hall meetings to raise awareness, provide input, and to educate.

3. Continue workshops, seminars and other activities designed to increase skills of participants, especially in workplaces in relationship to ATOD use.

4. Continue to support and collaborate with law enforcement and judicial initiatives that address ATOD’s offenses and issues.

5. Educate and increase understanding of the impact of legislation that seeks to legalize

marijuana for medical and or recreational use. 6. Advocate for legislation that would reduce access to ingredents necessary for

manufacturing of methaphatime.

7. Support initiatives that focus on the issues surrounding domestic violence and/or other alcohol- and/or drug-related violence and efforts that affect families and children impacted by addiction.

8. Support prevention activities of other groups that have as a part of their program an

emphasis on strategies to affect community change including existing and new programs/initiatives that have the potential to reduce ATOD offenses.

9. Provide awareness of available treatment and recovery options, especially through events

such as the Ride for Recovery within National Recovery Month and support of treatment


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centers, recovery homes, and local organizations that aid in reducing barriers to access treatment

10. Promote use of prescription drug drop-of boxes for unused/expired medications. 11. Continue and expand the collaborative efforts in identifying, planning and instutitng

solutions to the ATOD problems in Noble County.

End of Year 1 Update:

End of Year 2 Update: Final Update (end of Year 3):

Documents

Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana · identifying a problem, bringing together the community, and persuading others to take the steps to address the problem. Drug-Free