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Showing All 567 Programs Program Name Stage Start Date End Date  Community Outeach Programming  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Sep/30/2006   Resource distribution and presentations on a variety of topics to a variety of populations.  Responsible Hospitality/Hosting  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Sep/30/2006   Promotion of responsible hospitality/hosting practices.  Safe Driving Program  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Sep/30/2006   The promotion of safe driving with a focus on youth  Binge Drinking Program  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Sep/30/2006   Skill Building and Education with Post Secondary Aged Youth  Strategic  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   To engage and support other community partners in like minded projects  Operational  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   To build the partnership by organizing monthly meetings. Providing placement and supervision to stu...  Impaired Driving  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Founding agency and active participant of the Ottawa Alliance on Impaired Driving.  Drug awareness Week  Program Plan Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Focus Vanier promotes the program as part of the provincial campaign.  Media  Final Report Not Specified  Mar/31/2006   Continuing response to current events that impact our programs or mandate.  Low Risk Drinking Guidelines  Final Report Not Specified  Mar/31/2006   Develop and implement a provincial program in French.  Forums  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   To take a leading or supportive role in community forums.  Family Committee  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   The Family Committee's mission is to offer activities which favour a positive interaction between pa...  Beginning Alcohol & Addictions Basic Education Studies  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   An 8 week alcohol and drug education program offered to grade 3  Early Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   A Local Activity Committee targeted at at risk students with physical activity, games, and life skil...  Off the Street Club & Satellite  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   A structured program that helps youth make knowledgeable decisions & healthy choices through experie...  Aboriginal Substance  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Work on Issues and in locations specific to the Rainy Rive Districts' Aboriginal population  Adult Awareness and Education  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   All Community Based Activities aimed at education Adults & families about the risks of alcohol and o...  Environmental Support for Adults  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   This program is aimed at creating local environments that support and encourage the responsible use ...  Environmental Support for Youth  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   This program provides youth with after-school, weekend and holiday physical activity opportunities w...  Peer Lead Program  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   This program is to support youth with implementing their own substance abuse prevention initiatives ...  Chronic Disease Prevention Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   The program will use the LRDG in getting the message out about the alcohol related risks and chronic...  Child/Youth Prevention and Education Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program will run over the entire fiscal year. It will include cultural components such as yout...  Bar Safety and Training Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program will consist of 2 intakes for Smart Serv and 1 intake for Safer Bars training. The Hea...  Connecting Community Partners  Final Report Apr/01/2007  Mar/31/2008   The Focus is a partner in the Connecting Community Partners in Injury Prevention who monitors injury...  FOCUS Provincial Alcohol Risk and Chronic Disease Awareness Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2007  Mar/31/2008   The North Bay Focus participated in the FOCUS provincial campaign addressing alcohol as a risk facto...  No Thanks I'm Driving (NTID)  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   The concept of the No Thanks I'm Driving Program continued in 7 licensed establishments this fiscal....  No Thanks, I'm Parenting (NTIP)  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   The Focus was approached by two community partners to help develop a program to address the role of ...  Communication Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2007  Mar/31/2008   To continue to develop on-going media campaigns on preventing problems, including injuries associate...  Families First Celebration  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   This is a New Years Eve activity that encourages area residents to celebrate with family in a safe e...  Senior Program  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   The FOCUS program in partnership participated at two conferences for seniors in the district. The c...  Racing Against Drugs  Final Report Apr/01/2007  Mar/31/2008   The RCMP and Ford Canada have developed a special program which is taking an anti-drug message to st...  Safe Grad Program  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   For sustainability purposes, a manual was developed for schools and students to use during their pla...  North Bay & Area Road Safety  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   The Road Safety Committee has been established to address the spectrum of road safety issues. To red...  Peer Mentoring  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Support for peer mentoring programs that offer critical life skills in the prevention of drug and al...  Summer Institute  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   A community partnership designed to build skills that develop healthy minds and bodies. Youth learne...  Young Women's Group  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   The young women's group focuses on health issues and leadership iin a socially supportive environmen...  Injury Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Working w community partners to raise awareness of issues related to substance misuse and injury pre...  Drug Awareness Week (DAW)  Final Report Apr/01/2007  Mar/31/2008   Working with Drug Awareness Week committee and community partners to develop and deliver DAW materia...  Alcohol and Chronic Disease  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Develop and deliver material/workshops highlighting the link between alcohol and chronic disease. I...  Alcohol and Drug Education  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Provide drug education via handouts, displays, presentations and other creative activities. Intervi...  Media  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   Media advertising included "Speed and Alcohol Kills: bus backs during Road Safety Campaign. "Buzz...  Seniors Substance Abuse Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program targets seniors and their caregivers. The purpse is to educate this population regardi...  Substance Abuse Prevention and Professionals  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program consists of an ongoing dialogue between SAP Team and local health professionals. The p...  Aboriginal Substance Abuse Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program addresses issues that are specific to the area's Aboriginal population. It involves wo...  Substance Abuse Free Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   These community based activities are aimed at educating adults and families about the risks involved...  Designated Driver / Grab a Cab  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program involves partnering with local liquor establishements and taxi service companies in ord...  Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program takes place during the 3rd week of November. It involves the coordination and implemen...  Community Based Program for Youth  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program has been created to reach teenagers in settings other than school. SAP initiatives wil...  Community Based Program for Children  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program has been created to reach children at times when they are not in school, such as evenin...  Elementary School Based SAP  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program will enable students, parents and teachers to implement substance abuse prevention acti...  High School Based Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP)  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program encourages students, parents and teachers to implement SAP activites within district hi...  Workplace AOD Policies  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   In partnership with the Heart Health and Sault Traffic and Road Safety (STARS) committees, a train t...  Workplace Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2006  Mar/31/2007   This program assists local workplaces to assess, support and implement alcohol and drug use policies...  Theatre Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Working in partnership with the Living Schools pilot project, this program introduces the topic of a...  Parent / Adult Training  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   These training opportunities provide parents with skill building and confidence in supporting their ...  Low Risk Drinking Guidelines (LRDG)  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Using the LRDG as a vehicle of communication, a joint project of the Near North FOCUS Communities ta...  Hospitality Industry Professional Training  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program builds on previous years work to continue to educate and build skills of bar owners and...  Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A wide variety of activities and events promote the national DAW and utilize the ODAP "Talk" campaig...  Youth Training and Education  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program uses multiple educational, skill building and peer mentoring activities to increase you...  Community Based Substance Abuse Prevention Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Our Community Programs inlcude 4 initiatives: Alcohol Policy Development Coalition Development LR...  Parenting Substance Abuse Prevention Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A series of initiatives delivered throughout the year designed to promote enhanced parenting skills ...  Secondary School Age Substance Abuse Prevention Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A series of initiatives delivered to local high schools throughout the year designed to convey a "ri...  Elementary School Decision Making and Substance Abuse Prevention Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   The program consists of four age appropriate decision making/substance abuse prevention programs bas...  Family Support Program - Strengthening Families  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Strengthening Families workshop - based on Parent Action on Drugs model. The participants include t...  Family Programs - Heart Health Camp  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Heart Health Camp is for 8-12 year olds and provided in partnership with Parkdale Community Health C...  Safe and Healthy Parkdale - Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Parkdale FOCUS provides leadership in the planning and implementation of DAW activities. A committe...  Youth and Schools Program - Popular Theatre  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Youth popular theatre is a six week series that uses interactive popular theatre for grade 6 and 7 s...  Workplace Promotion  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Responsiible Alcohol Use informationw was distributed to employees in the workplace through educatio...  Think of Me  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A road safety awareness program for elementary school students that uses artwork to convey safety me...  Student Conference on Alcohol and Injury Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A student conference to motivate students at local schools to take action on issues surrounding drug...  Snow Rodeo  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Safe snowmobile / ATV event - "Don't Break the Ice" snow rodeo was organized and held in February. ...  School / Youth Based Substance Use and Abuse Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   In collaboration with the School Health Team and KFLA Public Health, a variety of school information...  Youth Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A variety of initiatives make up the youth programs. * CODA Crystal Meth Presentation * OSAID * D...  Worksite Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   * Ontario Works clientele luncheons * information boards and posters at worksites * worksite speci...  Senior Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Program targeted "Drugs & Safety" as well as awareness of issues related to seniors that may increas...  Mass Media activities  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Media activities included: Parent Newsletter, DAW Talk Campaign, articles in the local health centre...  Adult AOD Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   These initiatives are aimed at adults and provide a variety of activities, themes and settings aimed...  Children's Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Childrens programs includes school programming, DAW, and community events. Programming focuses on a...  FASC Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A variety of events take place as part of this program. They range from luncheons, to newsletters, ...  Project Y.O.U. (Glue Sniffing Project)  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   The project continues to evolve from the beginnings 6 years ago when glue sniffing was identified as...  School Based Drug Abuse Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   The school based initiatives are entering their 2nd year now. There is a weekly program at one loca...  Graffitti Transformation Project  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This youth art-internship/leadership program provides a summer intensive experience to local youth. ...  Youth Alcohol and Drug Free Event  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This event takes place before the holiday season and highlights prevention, harm reduction and injur...  Tobermory and Jane/Milo Kids Clubs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   These after school programs take place 2 times a week in two Metro Toronto Housing buildings and pro...  Young Leaders of the Inner City  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This group is now in its 3rd year and continues to provide leadership training opportunities for old...  Khmer Youth Project  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program is for youth of Cambodian descent and incorporates drug awareness and harm reduction. ...  Safe Found Needle Handling  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   The purpose of this program is to inform the community about safe found used needle handling. This ...  Skills to Empower Youth (S.T.E.Y.)  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Skills to Empower Youth (S.T.E.Y.) is based on the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program an...  Community Wellness Guide  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   A guide was developed in partnership with the community, families and individuals on the resources a...  Teen Talk Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program is a new program beiing developed. It will address a variety of topds such as drugs an...  March Madness  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Healthy, interactive, organized activities for up to a dozen youth aged 9-12 during March break. Th...  Mind Over Violence Everywhere  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   M.O.V.E. (Mind Over Violence Everywhere) is a series of youth-directed workshops that uses art, impr...  Summer Youth Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Healthy, interactive, organized activities for two groups of up to a dozen youth aged 9-12 during th...  LRDG and Chronic Disease Prevention Campaign  Final Report Not Specified  Mar/31/2005   This was a collaborative effort with local community partners working in chronic disease prevention ...  Community Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   These activities connect several local initiatives including alcohol-free social festivals and resou...  Youth Centre  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Three youth centres are involved with the coalition. SFDCY operates an after-school program and sum...  Drug Awareness Week (DAW)  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Drug Awareness Week (DAW) occurred during the week of November 2005. The main target groups were sc...  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This committee develops materials and reviews and recommends other outside developed materials and p...  Racing Against Drugs  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Youths in grades 4-6 (but specifically targeting grades 5-6) gain a variety of ideas, information, a...  Seniors Safety Program and Medicince Cabinet Cleanout  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Senior's Calendars and Senior Safety Binders are updated and widely disseminated. Medicine cabinets...  Workplace AOD Policy and Awareness  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program works with key partners and other coalition partners to aid local employers of small co...  Safer Bars Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   The objective of the Safer Bars program is to increase the safety of customers and staff in bars. T...  FASD Community Kitchen  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This is a new program being developed. The kitchen will provide youth with FASD a variety of life s...  Family Strengthening Program  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Family strengthening means ensuring that parents have the necessary opportunities, relationships, ne...  Safe Boating Event and Campaign  Final Report Not Specified  Mar/31/2005   Boating Season is kicked off with a community event at a local marina. There is a week long media c...  Responsible Alcohol Use Program  Final Report Not Specified  Mar/31/2005   Proram focuses on impaired driving and responsible hosting practices. Includes the promotion and di...  Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID)  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Students in the community are supported and guided by the Alliance 's School Youth Working Group to ...  High Risk Drinking Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Educational materials and a media campaign on the risks of binge drinking including alcohol poisonin...  Enhanced RIDE Program  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   An impaired driving prevention program that involves enhanced enforcement and ongoing media promotio...  Drive for Life  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A drinking and driving prevention program focusing on students in grade 11. Delivered in collaborat...  Safe Grad  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Various activities target the high school graduating students. Components include a mall display, t...  Prevent Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY)  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This is an alcohol and risk related trauma prevention program for youth age 16+. The goal of the pr...  Alcohol Liability  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Various liability workshops were presented. Three presentations were made to graduating students at...  Shadows of the Mind Film Festival  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   4 day film festival which highlights issues of addiction and mental health. Addiction and mental he...   Responsible Alcohol Promotion on Campus (RAPC)  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A joint committee with representation from SSM FOCUS, Sault College, Algoma University, CAMH, and Al...  Worksite Health and AOD Policies  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A variety of initiatives were held to encourage worksite policy development as well as to increase a...  Seniors Falls Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The campaign builds on previous years efforts. A number of communication products were developed: T...  Safer Bars  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This certification program teaches bar owners and staff to prevent and successfully manage aggressio...  Low Risk Drinking Practices Media Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The Low Risk Drinking Practices campaign was launched in May in conjunction with a Safer Bars Traini...  Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   SSM is attempting to revitalize the former DAW committee. A committee has been established and plan...  Family Life Theatre  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Family Life Theatre presented 7 substance abuse prevention plays to elementary school children, teac...  Drug Proof Your Kids  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This is a 6 session program targeted to parents to build their skills to address drug and alcohol is...  Drug Proof Your Kids  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This is a 6 session program targeted to parents to build their skills to address drug and alcohol is...  C.B.C. - Choices, Beliefs and Consequences  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This is a program by Parents Action on Drugs. Grades 6, 7, and 8 receive substance abuse prevention...  Seniors Older and Wiser  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This program addresses safe medication use, dangers related to alcohol and drug misuse, and alcohol ...  Childrens workshop on Street Safety  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This program is geared to younger children under 12 who are learning about street safety. It uses t...  Focus Challenge game  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Focus Challenge game is a human size game board and die that asks questions related to drugs, alcoho...  Positive Parenting  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Positive Parenting workshops are held monthly. A nutritionist provides food preparation ideas and e...  Youth Popular Theatre  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   a six session series that uses interactive popular theatre with 300 grad 6 & 7 students in area publ...  Safe and Healthy in Parkdale  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This is a multi faceted program which consists of a newspaper series, presentations and displays.  Safer Bars & Community House Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   Safer Bars workshop was held in 2004. A followup session was done this fiscal year to address creat...  Safe Grad  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program seeks to empower youth to take an active role in making wise decisions by providing inf...  No Thanks, I'm Driving  Final Report Apr/01/2005  Mar/31/2006   This program is designed to help reduce the occurrence of impaired driving throughout the fiscal yea...  Youth Centre Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   There are 3 youth centres involved with our coalition. SFDCY operates an after-school program and s...  Families First  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Families First is a New Years Even celebration that encourages area residents to celebrate with fami...  Low Risk Drinking Practices  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Campaign was launched the first week of May. A media release was sent out, followed by radio and tv...  Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   North Bay FOCUS used the ODAP Talk campaign materials.  Choice & Consequence  Program Plan Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   This program addresses safety issues and is aimed at the downtown core of the city. A poster and br...  Worksite Drug & Alcohol Health  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Four workplace displays were done at health fairs. A workshop was offered on workplace wellness iss...  Safer Bars  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Safer Bars is a violence prevention program offered by CAMH that trains liquor establishment staff.  Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Our high school speaker initiatives took place during Drug Awareness Week, complementing well the "T...  Safe Snowmobile Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A safe snowmobiling campaign was done in the winter of 2005. OPP and MNR Conservation Officers dist...  Low Risk Drinking Practices  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A FOCUS provicial communications campaign was developed with FOCUS Resource Centre to raise awarenes...  Smart Serve  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Smart Serve training courses were offered to service clubs and high schools to increase the knowledg...  Municipal Alcohol Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   RISK is beginning to work towards developing MAPs in the communities which do not already have one. ...  Seniors Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Seniors initiatives include a newsletter, workshops, brown bag events.  FASD Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   RISK worked with local Prenatal Nutrition Programs and developed a mocktail recipe booklet. Intensi...  How to Drug Proof Your Kids  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The general aid of the DPYK is to educate and empower parents with skills that will enable them to s...  Strengthening Families  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a 14-week skills-building program. The program is design...  Jr & High School AOD Education  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Components included: Mock crash for grade 11, PARTY Sound, Dead Day, Kay Hutchison Presents, RIDe e...  OSAID  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   RISK supports OSAID activities and endeavours which raise awareness of impaired driving issues among...  Childrens Special Initiatives Program  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Healthy Hearts for Champions program was planned in conjunction with Take Heart Muskoka-Parry Sound....  Racing Against Drug  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   RISK helped plan and implement this RCMP drug prevention program for Grades 4-6 in East Parry Sound ...  Designated Drivers / Grad-a-Cab  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The program encourages licensed hospitality businesses to provide taxi coupons and phone cards to cu...  Low Risk Drinking and Chronic Disease Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Upgrading of displays and exhibits with new LRDG and CDP messages. Brochures and fact sheets, and p...  Comprehensive Schools Substance Abuse Prevention Program  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The program seeks to encourage and empower students, parents, and teachers to implement substance ab...  Drug and Alcohol Free Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The program worked to assist the community in designing and implementing substance free activities a...  Alcohol Policies  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Development and ditribution of a manual to assist businesses in the development of their own alcohol...  Drug and Alcohol Free Community Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The program is intened to encourage, implement and support substance free activities thoughout the R...  Drug Awareness Week (DAW)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   DAW was continued as a major event for the town. Components included: presentations, workshops, eve...  Drug Awareness Week (DAW)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   DAW activities and components for the "Growing Up is Risky Business" campaign included the following...  Queen's University - 5 or Fewer Social Norms Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Through Queen's Health Education and Disability Services Department, targets first year university s...  Smart Serve  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program is offered to all community members who work in licensed establishments or work license...  Community Networking Actions and Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Safe Community Committee, the Police Services Board and the Youth Committee have joined efforts ...  Alcohol Anonymous  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This initiative works with many other programs that the healthy lifestyles are offering this year. ...  Safer Bars  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To help prevent violence from occurring in licensed estalishments by providing staff with communicat...  Low Risk Drinking Guidelines  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Launch and publicize a social marketing campaign to raise awareness of the Low Risk Drinking Guideli...  Social Hosting and Liability  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Program addressed social hosting/alcohol liability issues Components included: information kits, me...  Gambling and Alcohol  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   One day training session for community workers highlights what is safe gambling. Concurrent Disorder...  Campus Alcohol Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Campus alcohol policy intervention was addressed to the University of Windsor. FOCUS assisted U of ...  Alcohol Liability  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Alcohol liability issues addressed using presenations to the community, area schools and liquor esta...  Valentine's Day High School Dance  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   In collaboration with OSAID a alcohol free dance was held. FOCUS components included a mocktail bar...  Falls Prevention  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Fall Prevention program addresses seniors at risk for falls.  Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The team assists the community, organizations and schools with implementing substance abuse awarenes...  Alcohol Related Injury Project  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The alcohol related injury project organized and promoteed the Party and Safe Gread Programs which a...  Drug Awareness Week / Seminaines de sensibilisation aux drogues  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A variety of displays, public forums and advertising is coordinated to happen during Drug Awareness ...  Family Committee / Comite Familles  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A committee of parents that organizes at little or no cost, social and recreational (alcohol and dru...  Designated Driver & Operation Lookout  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   In partnership with the City of Ottawa Health Department, awareness programs for both individuals an...  Seniors Health  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   In partnership with Le Centre Pauline Charron, the largest francophone senior centre in Ontario, and...  Project Early Intervention  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A program funded by the United Way and coordinated by the coalition. A skills streaming program for...  Club du samedi / Saturday Club  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A structured Saturday progam for 7-11 year olds that is funded by United Way, organized at the Off t...  Support for School Boards' Curriculum  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Activities to support the utilization of key substance abuse prevention resources, lesson plans, vid...  Community Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Community Programs include: Alcohol Policy Development Coalition Development Low Risk Drinking Gu...  Parent Programming  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Parent Programming includes the following components: 1) and 8 week family strengthening program wi...  Club Hors la Rue et Satellite (Parc Optimiste)  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Two drop in centres offer programming to 12 to 18 year olds. A variety of recreational, social and ...  BABES  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   BABES - Beginning Alcohol and Addictions Basic Education Studies Program is a structured 8 week prog...  FASD  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The FASD program includes awareness, education and policy change. The committee works with medical ...  Older and Wiser  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Components of the program include udpates and wide distribution of AOD educational videos with local...  Drug Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   DAW is spread over 2 weeks with special emphasis on open houses, workshops, meetings, presentations,...  DAW - Atikokan  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A number of activities were sponsored as part of Drug Awareness Week - special events included danc...  Winter Carnival - M'Chigeeng First Nation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Working in partnership with other programs, business and other organizations to implement family fun...  Elders Christmas Party - M'Chigeeng First Nation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This incentive is in partnership with Lakeview School, Wellnness Centre and Two Bears Cultural Survi...  Cultural Guidance - Healer Visits/Talking & Teaching Circles  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program will be working with a majority of partnerships with the Healthy Lifesyles program. Cu...  Youth Dance/Mocktail Bar  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Participating with Red Lake Rec. Department a youth dance was held featuring non alcoholic mocktail ...  Family Dance  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is an alternaive alcohol/smoke free family activity held during July 1 celebrations and the Car...  Family & Youth Dances  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Family dances are alcohol and drug free. Free from violence, promote a healthy way of life and fami...  Workplace Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The program aids local employers of small companies to develop employee AOD policy and procedures. ...  SOUPS ON  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A grassroots initiative to aid those who suffer from poverty and who are in recovery from substance ...  Community Action  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Networks working to improve the community's safety and integrity as related to reduction and prevent...  Racing Against Drugs  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Youth in Grades 4 to 6 gain a variety of ideas, information, and opportunities related to healthy, s...  Summer Youth Program  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Healthy, interactive, organized activities for two groups of up to a dozen youth ages 9-12 during th...  Safe Found Needle Handling  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   There is a significant number of used syringes found in the Ogden East End each month. The purpose ...  Pathways to Education  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The P2E mission is to break the cycle of poverty by providing innovative, responsive combination of ...  Seniors Monthly Lunch & Health Education  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Monthly program for seniors to reduce social isolation and provide health education via guest speake...  March Madness  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Healthy, interactive, organized activities for up to a dozen youth ages 9-12 during March break. Pr...  Anishnawbe-quek Aboriginal Craft Program  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Anishnawbe-quek Weekly Aboriginal Craft Program provides an alcohol and drug free family outing for ...  Grey Hares  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A popular weekly age appropriate fitness program for seniors to help them maintain mobility and flex...  Safe Party Workshop  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A workshop for high school students to educate them on the issues related to alcohol and drug use. ...  Youth Risk Reduction  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   A series of initiatives delivered to local high schools to provide a risk reduction message. 1)Annu...  Way to Go! Decision Making Program  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The "Way to Go! Decision Making" Program is a substance abuse prevention program for Grade 5 student...  FASD  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   The FASD program is a newly developed initiative in partnership with Ontario Early Years Centre and ...  Drug Ed 101  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Drug Ed 101 is a grade 8 program aimed at the transition to high school. It is delivered jointly by...  OHPEA Take Action  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Take Action program is a series of programs for the lower elementary grades (grades K to 3), that sa...  Worksite Initiatives  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Worksite initiatives included: workshops on stress management, anti-drug messages, positive mindset...  DAW - C.O.R.E.  Final Report Apr/01/2004  Mar/31/2005   Drug Awareness Week is a provincial initiative. Ignace activities include teen fitness challenge, s...  Drug Awareness Guide  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   District wide resource manual for youth, seniors and adults was developed.  Community Outreach Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Drug and Alcohol information will be distributed to high risk individuals, and healthy, nutritious ...  Community Christmas  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Alcohol/smoke free activity promoting healthy families - form a committee to access corporate sponso...  Community Building/Education  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Work with community organizations, groups and volunteers to build understanding and commitment to de...  Young Leaders of Jane Finch  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This project supports youth leadership training leading to a Jane/Finch area youth council.  Worksite Activities - Wawa  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   With Health Unit, plan to deliver healthy lifestyles activities that promote awareness of the low ri...  Television Commercial Senior Prescriptions  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Will have a televion commercial on "Smart Medication Use".  Taxi Parent  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a campaign that provides information and encouragement for parents to talk about alcohol and...  Super Saturdays Cooking  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Deliver two - 10 week social and skill development program for children attending at the community c...  Seniors Brochure Materials  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   New brochure for Seniors  Safe and Healthy in Parkdale  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Innovative and community specific strategies for substance abuse and injury prevention in Parkdale c...  Project Yellow Light  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Distribution of kits containing lists of medications that impaire driving.  Prevention of Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Hospital based five hour awareness program that meets one of the four components of the healthy livi...  Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) study  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide support and resources to PIRE on underage drinking by American youth in Windsor.  Operation Lookout/Operation/Marine  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A service in the KFL&A region designed to encourage both boaters and drivers to report an impaired d...  Operation Lookout  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Partner with police forces to create Operation Lookout campaign. Meeting with police led to discu...  Making Decisions  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a new program for grades 6 & 7. Provides opportunities for youth to interact, explore and d...  Kingston Municipal Alcohol Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Alliance moved forward with a MAP for the City of Kingson. Contact was re-established with the ...  Joint Focus Initiative - Wawa  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Media campaigns/displays/presentations promoting Low Risk Drinking Guidelines.  Impact Youth Conference  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A one-day regional-wide conference for Niagara high-school aged youth and school staff to obtain cur...  GRRR8 Grad Day Activity Expansion  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Grade 8 graduating class topics will include skill building opportunities on healthy decision making...  Committee for a Safer Simpson Street  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Alcohol accessibility research, development and support for community members, bar owners and patron...  Alcohol and Drug Policy Development  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK will work with worksites to help them develop appropriate drug and alcohol policies.  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Education and Awareness  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Two workshops will be held during the year where the community is actively invited to attend worksho...  Babysitting Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This prevention program is offered to community members twelve years of age and up. This program of...  Knitting, Crochet and Crafts  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This incentive is to provide activities that are family oriented and drug/alcohol free. This progra...  Little NHL  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   M'Chigeeng First Nation hosts little NHL in March 2004.Healthy Lifestyles is taking the opportunity ...  Search Mount Ski Trip  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is the Youth Council's yearly endeavor to fulfill their responsibility to take ownership of the...  Swimming Lessons - M'Chigeeng First Nation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program is being implemented into the community to promote Healthy Living and Lifestyles as wel...  Talking Circles  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Talking Circles area sacred component in the cultural way of life. This is where community members ...  Youth Centre Activities - M'Chigeeng First Nation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Ongoing development of healthy lifestyle programming with youth in the community. Continue working ...  Lakeview School Spring Pow Wow  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To celebrate Cultural Teachings and celebration of the Spring Season. To assist in preparation for ...  Community Picnic/Volunteer Appreciation - M'Chigeeng First Nation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Healthy Lifestyles Program in partnership with five local agencies hosted a drug and alcohol fre...  Aboriginal Day Fun Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A day to bring the community together to celebrate Aboriginal Solidarity Day. Cultural events are p...  Anger Management Information Sessions  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   These sessions will be held twice during the year within the community. The alternatives worker wil...  Family Clan system  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Work on family tree to cover the majority of families living in M'Chigeeng. Utilization of resource...  Family Fun Weekend  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To work with community based organizations and business to implement and promote weekend events. To...  First Aid/CPR Training  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program will be working with a majority of the emplyees who are emplyed by M'Chigeeng First Nat...  Gambling Awareness M'Chigeeng  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This incentive will be part of many other programming events during the year. It will be a part of ...  International Day of the Family - M'Chigeeng First Nation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is an evening event where all M'Chigeeng Families and community members are invited out for an ...  M'Chigeeng First Nation Annual Summer Pow Wow  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Assist in the preparation and implementation of community events held on Labour Day Weekend. An ann...  National Addictions Awareness Week - M'Chigeeng First Nation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Focus is working to promote the National Addictions Awareness Week, which is done annually. Thi...  Smoking Education and Awareness  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program will run twice a year with one-day workshops on the effects of Cigarettes. Speakers fr...  P.L.A.Y. Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Hockey cards that feature players of the Sudbury Wolves Hockey Team with an anti-drug message on the...  Ultimate Mix Challenge  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A region-wide competition amongst secondary school students to determine the winner of the best non-...  Tobermory Kids Club  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   After school program for children who are at high risk living in the Tobermory/Yellowstone neighbour...  Traditional Pow-Wow  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The youth attended a three day Traditional Pow-Wows in Serpent River.  Traffic Fact Signs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Collected statistics from both the North Bay Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police to upd...  Zoo Project  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Selected high risk students attending local middle school engaged in hands on activities and behind ...  Youth, Art, Action  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Educational workshops involving youth to increase youth skills in coping with issues related to AOD ...  Youth and School Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Deliver POPULAR THEATRE WORKSHOPS to students to include informaton on substances and their effects....  YLC-CURA (Youth Lifestyle Choices - Community University Research Alliance)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a strategic partnership between a number of Brock University faculty and Niagara community a...  What's Your Excuse? Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A campaign to promote responsible drinking and sexual health practices among those who choose to dri...  What If? Fables  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The program consists of ice age/stage appropriate fables that introduce the drug awareness informati...  VIP  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide one time skill building and AOD workshop for Gr. 9 students receiving VIP from Windsor Polic...  Ultimate Party Pact  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a two part health promotion initiative designed to help start conversations between parents ...  Ultimate Mix Competition  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Plan and implement contest to develop mocktails and safe driving campaigns for youth in the communit...  Summer Leadership Arts Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Conduct workshops across Windsor and Essex County for youth day camps. Paint a Healthy community mu...  Summer and Winter Recreation Programs for kids and youth  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Programs developed in collaboration with FOCUS to prevent and reduce use of alcohol and other drugs ...  Student-Based Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Alliance partners work with local schools to assist them in promoting safe alcohol use and alcohol/o...  Strengthening Families Program-YMCA O'Connor FOCUS Community  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program is coordinated with Parents Against Drugs. The program targets families with children ...  Stay Safe - FAS/D Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A comprehensive program providing information concerning the risks of consuming alcohol while pregn...  Shadows of the Mind Film Festival  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   As a member of the committee work to promote the Festival within the community. Address Addictions ...  Seniors' Safety Issues - Simcoe County  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Safe medication use, Substance use and misuse, and related injury (falls) prevention. Seniors' issu...  Server Intervention Training  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A train the trainer model was adopted for provision of Smart Serve server intervention training in S...  School-Based Awareness  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Alliance helps facilitate the delivery of information on alcohol & other drug use and injury pre...  Safer Needle Use  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Movement towards a comprehensive safer needle use strategy in Simcoe County continues. At the reque...  Safe Spring Break Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   With Assistance from the Alliance, Queen's University develops and implements a Safe Spring Break Ca...  Safe Boating/Summer Information Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Safe Boating Season was kicked-off with a community event at a local Marina (one of our partners) an...  RIDE Spotchecks  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RIDE spot checks were conducted on the roads, waterways and trails sponsored by the Alliance and the...  Responsible Alcohol Use Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Campaign focused on Impaired Driving and Responsible Hosting Practices and include, promotion and di...  Red Ribbon Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   OSAID students and law enforcement work together to promote awreness/education on impaired driving  Ready or Not  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To coordinate and facilitate programs for parents to build communication skills about talking to chi...  Quarterly News Letter  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Workplace Wellness publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Key to Better Health. The fourth quarter o...  Professional Development for Partners and Volunteers  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   We will provide training to our partners throughout the year. Areas of trianing will be determined ...  Pass It On  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Work with PAD to implement 'Pass It On' program in secondary schools.  Party Rules Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Continuation of pilot program. Assess pre and post tests. Expand the program to 5 more schools.  Party Rules Presentation - OSAID Conference  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Present Party Rules program at provincial youth against impaired drug conference  PARTY Muskoka  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program is geared to Grade 11 students and show them the consequences of alcohol-related trauma  Party in the Right Spirit  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Plan, implement and evaluate Party in the Right Spirit workshop. Provide awards for safe prom initi...  Parent Presentations -  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A 1 to 2 hour presentation delivered to parents in Port Colborne and Wainfleet as requested to learn...  Newsletter  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Publish a quarterly issue of the Healthy Herald newsletter and circulate in the community.  Near North Focus  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To continue a cooperative approach to increasing effective initiatives to address substance abuse am...  Motivational Media Presentation  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Presented this multimedia presentation to both high schools in Port Colborne. This is part of the S...  Making the Right Choices  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Pilot program using theatre and health education to educate gr. 8 students on making the right choic...  High School Healthy Lifestyle Survey  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK, along with the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit, developed and undertook a healthy lifestyle su...  Jane-Finch Street Involved Youth Issues Coalition  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This coalition oversees the collection and dissemination of information regarding youth services and...  Jane-Finch Khmer (Cambodian) Youth Drop-In  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This culturally oriented program enhances social and cultural connections among Khmer youth in the J...  Jane/Milo Kids Club  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   After school program for children who are at high risk living in the Jane/Milo neighbourhood.  Indigenous Youth Alliance  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Working with First Nations youth, creating motivation, positive lifestyle choices through cultural a...  High School Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Review and promote 2 high school Alcohol & Drug Policies.  Healthy Hearts for Champs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Partnering with the Heart Health Coalition, this initiative is like a mini "Racing Against Drugs" an...  Hand Drum Workshop  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a two day workshop which incorporates traditional teachings with the making of a traditional...  Glad Grad Day  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a high school education for graduating students offering skill building oportunities, decisi...  Fetal Alcohol Sectrum Disorder Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   There was a kick-off of Fetal alcohol Sectrum Disorder campaign with an International FASD Day event...  FASD - Smiths Falls  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The local health unit has undertaken to develop a comprehensive, sustainable strategy to address FAS...  FAS Coalition  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To increase awareness of FAS in the community. To prevent women from consuming alcohol during pregn...  Families and Schools Together (Pre-School)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A ten-week family-strengthening program. The long-term goal of the program is to reduce substance a...  Drugs and Sports Education and Policy Development  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide education to high school students regarding drugs and sports in both French and English. De...  Development of Joint EF Seniors letter on Long term care and Housing  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Letter sent to Provincial Government, District MPP and Regional Liberal Candidate.  Designated Driver Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To provide free non-alcoholic beverages to designated drivers in drinking establishments free of cos...  Deliver the FOCUS Challenge Game  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A human size game board and die asks questions related to drugs, alcohol, injury prevention, violenc...  DAW - Drug Awareness Week (Owen Sound FOCUS)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The SAAC committee coordinates activities around the provincial and/or local themes of this week. T...  DARE - Drug Abuse Resistance Education - Renfrew  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Two police officers were trained to teach DARE. Programs are being offered to grade 5 & 6 students ...  Creation/Translation of Alcohol Policies Displays  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Creation and translation of an alcohol policy work display and pamphlet in French and English  Community Safety Net  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Resource books distributed to graduating students  Community Health Fair  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Health Fair brings together agencies and have them display information regarding their programs ...  Community Displays and Presentations  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Participation in a variety of community displays in order to distribute information regarding substa...  Coffee House Event for Singles  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Alternative for singles in small town Red Lake. This is a weekly event.  Catch da Flava Youth Newspaper  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The production and disemination of 4 issues of a healthy lifestyles youth newspaper, to every househ...  Caring for Patients with Co-existing Substance Abuse Problem  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Workshop for Health Professionals working with patients who have an underlying substance abuse probl...  Black Fly Run  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Healthy active living initiative for children, youth, adults, seniors promoting good physical health...  Bar House Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Recruit interested bar managers from the Safer Bars workshop to review/set up in-house policies at a...  BABES - Beginning Alcohol and Addiction Basic Eduction Studies - C.O.R.E. Focus  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a 7 week program for grades 2 & 3 offered to French and English schools. Through the use of...  Anishnawbe-quek  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A weekly, alcohol free family outing, an evening for women and mens groups. Child care is provided,...  ACTION Training - Wawa  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program helps communities and schools promote health for young people by preventing abuse of al...  Seniors Health Seminar in Kenora  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   New information on general wellness/mental health and Legal ramifications shared with committee by a...  Truth & Consequences  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Truth & Consequences is a Grade 9 Drug & Alcohol Awareness Conference. This year our efforts focuse...  Youth Net  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is a program for youth. Youth trained facilitators are 16-21 years of age. A staff Youth Net ...  Safe Boating Kits  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Kits with safe boating information distributed to boaters thoughout the city.  Drive for Life  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Drive for Life was held at 3 high schools in the county.  Racing Against Drugs - Smiths Falls  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The 3rd annual RAD event will involve twenty "Pit Stops" where youth will gain a variety of ideas, i...  Drug Safety Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   An interactive education program providing information on the effects of drugs on the body and in pe...  Catchdaflava.com Website  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Catchdaflava website is a component of a media arts program for youth. The website enables acce...  Safer Licensed Establishments  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Distribution of FOCUS services in policy development, training and support to every licensed establi...  Stay Safe - Community  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Programs to promote safe use of alcohol and drugs in various activities, such as boating, driving, s...  Summer & Winter Safety Awareness Campaigns  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Think Clear continues to support the efforts of the Safe & Sober Awareness Committee in planning & i...  ACTION Boxes  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   School Health contacts were asked to meet with grade 7 & 8 teachers to review the ACTION boxes, less...  March Break Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Healthy, interactive, organized activities for youth. Focus is on life skills and other skill devel...  Stay Safe Bars  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Programs to promote safer serving of alcohol drinks, Last Drink program and Rape Drug Prevention  Stay Safe - Schools  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Various programs to increase knowledge and awareness of use/misuse of alcohol and drugs for youth.  Party Smart - Renfrew  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To increase knowledge of risks related to serving and consuming alcohol at parties.  Stay Safe Senior's Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A variety of programs for seniors regarding safe use of prescription medication,safety issues, telep...  Operation Lookout - Renfrew  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Operation Lookout is a high profile, year-round public awareness campaign which encourages the publi...  Stay Safe - Host - Renfrew  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To inform hosts of their liability at functions where alcohol is served.  Stay Safe - Workplace  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Increase awareness of the risks related to alcohol, cannabis and cocaine use at work by displaying a...  DAW Activities - C.O.R.E. FOCUS  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Workshops and Activities were delivered about drugs and alcohol. Programs and presentations provide...  DAW - Regent Park FOCUS  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This annual activity to take place during the month of November will reach a culturally diverse popu...  DAW - Rainy River/Fort Frances/Emo  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Co-odinating Activities throughout the Rainy River district, sponsorship of special events to mainta...  DAW - Sudbury  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   We Can Make a Difference Committee, consist of partners who organized events for the Drug Awareness ...  DAW - North Bay  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Distributed ODAP materials to schools. The formation of a Drug Awareness Committee did not take pla...  DAW - Worksites  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Connect with community worksite to offer workshops with Drug Awareness messages.  DAW - Niagara Regional Drug Awareness Committee  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Participation on this committee and participation in local and regional programming.  DAW - Muskoka-Parry Sound  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK to take part in DAW by setting up displays at public places throughout the week.  School Activities - Simcoe County  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Opportunities to partner in a variety of ways are offered to schools in Simcoe County.  Racing Against Drugs - Simcoe County  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This interactive program sponsored by the RCMP continues to be offered at 2 communities in Simcoe Co...  Binge Drinking & Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   In partnership with the Residence and Student Counselling Services at Georgian College, a brief camp...  Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) Work - Simcoe County  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   We continue to provide support and recognition for Municipalities working toward the adoption of MAP...  Youth Centre Program Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   After school and summer programs at SFDCY,YAK Merrickville-Wolford Youth Centre. Three local youth ...  The Grand - extention of Soups On  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Grand is an extention of the Soups On Program. The National Crime Prevention Council's Communit...  Soups On  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Soups On was started in 2000 as a grassroots response to a need to aid those who suffer poverty and ...  MAP - Smiths Falls  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   For the past several years, the FOCUS coalition has been undertaking to raise awareness of the issue...  Employer Alcohol and Drug Policies and Worksite Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Working with key partners and other coalition partners, the program continued to aid local employers...  Community Resource Materials  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Community Resource Materials have been developed throughout the Smith Falls FOCUS project in specifi...  Women's Yoga Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A bi-weekly 2 hour activity that provides opportunities for culturally diverse women to meet, learn ...  Resource Library Family Drop-In  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This weekly activity will take place on a drop-in basis and will be volunteer run. Community youth ...  Catch da Flava Youth Radio show  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The production o f 24 segmants of Catch da Flava Youth Radio, a healthy lifesyles talk radio show ai...  Assess and Develop Communication/Promotion materials that support Alcohol and Drug Education  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Construct large and small signs informing the public of the location of the FOCUS site, the developm...  Production and Dissemination of a Braodcast quality video promoting awareness of alcohol or other drug misuse  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This activity will engage a group of youth to work collectively over an 8 week period in the summer ...  Audio Art Production  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Two youth produced radio plays promoting awareness of issues related to alcohol and drug use.  Monthly FAS/E Meetings  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Focus for the year is the establishment of new educational and awareness campaigns - Training of par...  FAS/E Sub-Committee  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide education and awareness campaigns directed towards pregnant and potentially pregnant women i...  OSAID Christmas Parade Float and Information Distribution  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Created Winter Float  Halloween Dance/Mocktail Bar  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Increase profile for OSAID and regular messaging to Youth.  Danae's Story  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Post CYAID Conference  Youth Initiatives- Red Lake  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Programs, activities and educational training designed to promote positive lifestyles (alcohol and d...  Workplace Initiative  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Meet 6 times each year, focusing on workplace as primary environment for Alcohol and Substance abuse...  In-School Drug and Alcohol Presentations  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004     Reflector Tape for Street People  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Reflector tape issued to homeless people for the dark winter months. Part of partnership with Nativ...  National Addiction Awareness Week  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Various activities to increase awareness of drug and alcohol prevention and abuse issues  Traditional Elders Conference and Museum Education  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Programs worked together.  Drama Workshop  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Addressing Drug and Alcohol issues  Youth Canoe and Cultural Training  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To educate aboriginal youth in positive life skills through culture. To increase positive leadershi...  Youth Alliance Monthly Meetings  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To promote more positive lifestyles adopted through encouragement of group environment. Promotes gre...  Health and Wellness Program and Seminars for Seniors  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Speakers on the issue of health practices for Seniors. Included component on drugs and alcohol. Re...  Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Seniors are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinet of old and no longer used medications  Senior's Health and Information Fair - Red Lake/Ear Falls  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Organization and display participation  Ear Falls Seniors Initiative Sub-Committee  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Health and well-being programs and workshops, addressing of community needs for seniors, advocacy fo...  Community Mobilization Facilitation and Planning Meeting - Red Lake/Ear Falls  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Engagement of all comunity in addressing drug and alcohol injuries in district.  Design New Ear Falls LRDG Place Mats  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Promote LRDG in district restaurants.  SAP/Focus Drug and Alcohol Radio Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Recognition of the SAP/Focus Minute messages. This is the last portion of year long investment and ...  Golden Volunteer Gate Night Event  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Youth activities directed towards non-alcoholic events.  Community Events and Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Events and campaigns which stress Alcohol alternative lifestyles, promote low risk drinking guidelin...  Advertising Campaign/Promotion/Signage  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To develop high quality substance abuse prevention messages, promotional materials to be distributed...  Website Maintenance - Rainy River/Fort Frances  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Continue to evaluate, publicize/promote website and continually update information.  Designated Driver Program/Grab-a-Cab  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To continue to evaluate the following programs: Grab A Cab - Taxi Vouchers, DD Incentives, Media Ca...  C.Y.A.I.D. Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Assist and encourage High School students to attend this youth conference and work with community gr...  Workplace Resource Package  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Assisting the NWHU (lead agency) this package will be set up to deliver healthy lifestyle education ...  Exhibits and Displays - Rainy River/Fort Frances  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Create FOCUS backdrop, purchase display boards on various types of drugs for visual displays, to mak...  Border Patrol Enhancement  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To develop and implement brochures to be handed out at the Fort Frances and Rainy River Customs buil...  Communication Strategy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To establish a committee to develop an awareness campaign promoting the Coalition and to communicate...  Senior Activities Promoting Active Living  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Displays and information about alcohol, other drugs and injury prevention distributed at Senior Cent...  Youth Activities Plan  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Information gathering workshop to develop plans for Youth Centre  Eating Disorders  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is an information workshop for front line providers on eating disorders, body image and availab...  MAP - Wawa  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Policy review, updates and revision  Liquor License Act and Safer Bars  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Educate re Liquor License Act and responsible serving of alcohol and increased knowledge of alcohol ...  Smart Serve  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Responsible serving and alcohol liability  Drug Proof Your Kids  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This project trains facilitators to deliver the "Drug Proof Your Kids Program".  Drug Awareness Committee  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Presentations and information displays are done as determined by the committee. Some games and fun r...  School Presentations  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Presentations on alcohol liability issues, social responsibility, binge drinking. To deliver health...  Designated Driver Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program promotes responsible management of alcohol among drinking age drivers and promotes resp...  Thank you for being a Sober Boater, Driver, Snowmobile Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Comprehensive strategy to increase peoples knowledge of imparied driving and related consequences an...  Low Risk Drinking Guidelines Train the Trainer event  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To host a train the trainer event for Occupational Health Nurses and those affecting the health of w...  Community Youth Support Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Youth Drop-In Centre: Provides a safe, non-judgemental environment where youth are free to gather as...  Injury Prevention & Substance Use/Abuse Prevention Wellness Day  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A Wellness Day was organized at Science North for Grade 7. This initiative is to assist students in...  Information on Alcohol, Drugs & Abuse of Medications  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Participants received information on alcohol, drugs and abuse of medications. Informaton was given ...  Aboriginal Youth Healthy Alternatives Workshops  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Workshops were presented to help encourage Aboriginal Youth to participate in healthy activities tha...  March Break Madness  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program provides healthy activities for low income, at-risk youth that incoporate drug and alco...  Summer FOCUS Institute for Youth  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The summer Institute is a substance abuse/misuse prevention program for at-risk youth. The main obj...  Safer Bars  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Create a Safer Bar Brochure. The Safer Bar brochure contains information regarding liability issues...  Mocktail Displays  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   We set up a Mocktail Display when requested. We made non-alcoholic drinks available for people to s...  Cultural Developments  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Obtain, promote and circulate resources such as Francophone and Aboriginal Resources will be kept at...  Low Risk Drinking Guidelines Media Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Media campaign on the Low Risk Drinking Guidelines  Media Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   1. Media campaign to increase awareness of Sudbury FOCUS Community Project 2. Educational Campa...  Ditribution of Promotional Items  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Purchased and distributed Keychains, pens, mugs, baseball hats, stop watches, at a variety of events...  Workshop and Smart Grad  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   There were two events organized. A one day workshop that targeted unborn children, youth, adults an...  Research - Prevention of Addictions  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Translation of research completed the year before. This year the research was translated from Frenc...  Peer Support Program  Program Plan Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Development of a peer support/mentorship program for women who are difficult to serve, ie Addictions...  Senior Adult Theatre Group  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Presentations of a play regarding alcohol and prescritpion drug use and the prevention of injuries.  Two Alcohol Free Family Events  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Conducted two alcohol free Francophone community celebrations 1. St Jean Baptiste 2. Fetons ense...  International Women's Day  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Hosted a workshop conference on healthy lifestyles for women.  Youth and Adults Monthly Articles  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Creation of articles of drugs, alcohol addiction prevention targeting youth, adults and seniors in F...  Parkdale Focus Newsletter  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A new inititative to maintain contact with community residents, local organizations and stakeholders  Special Events  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Trips, Social Activities, Community Celebrations Special events are crucial in Parkdale as they c...  Presentations/Displays  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Develop and deliver information related to injury prevention associated alcohol and other drug use f...  Seniors Older and Wiser  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Injury prevention campaigns accompanied by educational workshops on safe medication use and conseque...  Positive Parenting Workshops  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The program begins with meal preparation as a strategy for commnity mobilization. Participants plan...  Family Support Programs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Strengthening Families for the Future workshops involve the whole family in changing family environm...  Drinking and Driving Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A community campaign will be implemented to promote sober driving.  Community Outreach Event/Needs Assessment  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Coordinate the collection of information about the community's perceptions of needs in terms of subs...  Graffiti Transformation Project  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Life skills and artistic/creative summer project for youth. The project culminated in a youth-produ...  African Heritage School Group  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This activity approaches AOD use and prevention through the context of cultural understanding. This...  Glue Sniffing Prevention Project  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This activity trains a group of local high school youth about the risks of glue sniffing and experim...  Project CHILL  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A youth leadership snowboarding challenge. Group team building, group dynamics, cooperation and ski...  Teen Violence Prevention Project  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Project for youth who experienced violence to develop prevention skits and presentations while build...  Tobermory Youth Drop-In  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Healthy lifestyle/alternative activity for youth. Informal supports for youth and their families. ...  Municipal alcohol Policy - Port Colborne/Wainfleet  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To assist the Regional Niagara Public Health Department and CAMH in continuing to develop and improv...  Community/Hospital Against Trauma (CHAT)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   An awareness/education program for students at the high schools in Port Colborne. This is part of t...  Ultima Camp  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Niagara Separate School Board's Summer Day Camp for children ages 4 to 10.  Who's Cool and Who's Not! Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The workshop allows students to explore how learned ideas and cultural pressures influence action. ...  Drug Ed. 101 Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A two-part "Booster Session" follow up to the Grade 5 "Way to Go! Decision Making" program. Follows...  Way To Go! Decision Making Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   An eight-week Grade Five school program implemented to assist 10 & 11 year olds to make healthy life...  BABES - Port Colborne/Wainfleet  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A six-week Grade One puppet program implemented to assist 6&7 year olds to make healthy lifestyle de...  FOCUS Provincial Working Group  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Participation on this provincial committee  Youth Media Campaign of Ontario (YMCO) - Planning Committee  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Participation on this Provincial committee  Website  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Started in May 2002, updated bi-monthly.  Media and Public Relations Activities to maintain and increase Awareness of Substance Abuse Issues in the Community  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Maintain a profile for substance abuse issues and substance abuse prevention in the community throug...  Presentations and Displays  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK is occasionally asked to make presentations and put up displays at workplaces on a variety of s...  ADD/CSSD Chapter - Muskoka  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK to help community members to start up an ADD chapter in Muskoka to help promote the anti-drinki...  Needle exchange Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This harm reduction program aims to prevent problems associated with intravenus drug use and the dis...  Communications Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK ran a winter media campaign geared to adults around the theme of safe snowmobiling. Materials ...  Smart Serve  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK offers Smart Serve courses to municipalities, service clubs and the general population in MPS i...  Municipal Alcohol Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK is encouraging municipalities in Musko-Parry Sound to develop and implement a Municipal Alcohol...  Brown Bag Clinics/Workshops  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   RISK, along with community partners, coordinates Brown Bag Clinics (safe use of medications sessions...  Senior's Newsletter  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A newsletter is produced and distributed to older adults and health care professionals working with ...  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Initiatives  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   In collaboration with northern agencies, a regional communication campaign called "No thanks, I'm ha...  How to Drug Proof Your KIds Program (DPYK)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This six-session course gives parents the tools they need to deal with communication, intervention a...  Strengthening Families Program - Muskoka-Parry Sound  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Strengthening Families is a 10 week program for parents at high-risk for substance abuse and their c...  High School Speaker - Power Life Assembly  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Speaker Norbert Georget toured all high schools and presented to most Grade 7-8 students in Muskoka-...  High School Health Fair  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A number of community agencies worked together to offer some interactive presentations to groups of ...  PARTY Sound  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program is geared to Grade 11 students and shows them the consequences of alcohol-related traum...  OSAID - Mock Pit Party - Muskoka-Parry Sound  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A graphic representation of a pit party with various issues arising  OSAID - Mock Car Crashes -Muskoka-Parry Sound  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This event is a graphic representation of a real alcohol-related car crash Real cars and people are...  Summer Day Camp Tour  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Working with Take Heart Muskoka-Parry Sound, RISK spent a week in the summer visiting day camps in t...  Racing Against Drugs - Muskoka-Parry Sound  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The RCMP/FORD Canada Program is geared to students in Grades 4-6. It gives them a strong anti-drug ...  Jr. Fire-fighters Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Developed in collaboration with the fire department to reduce adolescent drug involvement, get kids ...  Ecole Immaculate Conception  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provides life skills training for youth to increase self-esteem, provide skills to make good choices...  Pre-School Activities, Kids Food Fun, Halloween Safety, Never talk to Strangers  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A series of on-going activities to teach young children Life Skills and nutrition. Nursery school s...  Spring Race Against Drugs Teen Contest  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Teens race around the community to find answers to questions on alcohol and other drugs. The answer...  Grey Hares - Norwest FOCUS  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Weekly fitness and active living program for seniors. One-hour program a Community Centre  Adult Support Group  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Helps adults recognize warning signs and symptoms of depression and suicide, related to drugs and al...  Grey Hares - C.O.R.E. FOCUS  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Bi-weekly fitness and active living program. Follow-up workshop offer support and information to se...  Fitness Club Teen Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This partnership has increased teen's awareness of drugs and alcohol. Posters are visible in the fr...  Motivational Media  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Jigsaw and Under Pressure themes are making good choices and staying off drugs. Talks to youth and ...  Safe Graduation Follow-up to Parent Group Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   An all night graduation party that is alcohol and drug free. Safe Grad committee and students gradu...  Parent Action Group Reality Gap  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Parents and teens are far apart in their assessment of critical issues in teens lives. This program...  Tri Drug Force Unit  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   First time the unit will present to Ignace School. The presentation includes information on illicit...  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Coalition  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Increase awareness of FAS/FAE in the community. Promote preventative measures through education and...  BABES - Beginning Alcohol and Addictions Basic Education Studies - Norwest Focus  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A 7 week program that uses colourful puppets and interactive stories for Grade 2 students to learn ...  SADD - Students Against Drunk Driving  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To establish a student based program that brings youth together to discuss concerns about drinking a...  Mock Crash Accident  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   FOCUS was originally going to partner with the OPP and Ambulance to run a mock crash with youth  Mass Media Campaign and Promotional Initiatives  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Signs and Posters promoting safe drinking and drug use will be posted throughout the community  Sober Operator Initiatives (Road Safety Committee)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Focus worked with local partners to develop a media plan for the year to address road user safet...  Taxi Parent Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Taxi Parent Program advertising campaign ran for the last year. No posters or pamphlets were pr...  No Thanks I'm Driving  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Developed a media plan and implemented the campaign. Ordered designated drivers buttons and signs. ...  Grad Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The committee offered panel presentations to all high school graduates in the last two weeks of May....  Families First Celebrations  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Worked with current partners and new partners to plan this year's event. Worked with partner to dev...  MADD Chapter Support  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The alliance helped to establish local MADD chapter. The Alliance and MADD work collaboratively on ...  Community Awareness Event  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   An enhanced RIDE relaunch event highlighting impaired driving prevention messages and activities in ...  Snowmobile/ATV Alcohol & Injury Awareness  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Don't Break the Ice" Snow Rodeo community event including a media campagin and education on alcohol ...  Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Physicians Initiative (LRDG)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Working in conjunction with a Health Unit working group focusing on physician resources, a package ...  Responsible Alcohol Use in the Workplace  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Information sessions promoted to local worksites through the Health Unit's Way to Wellness Program,...  Drive for Life  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A drinking and driving prevention program focusing on students in grade eleven continued this year i...  First Aid for Families  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To provide valuable First Aid Kits to low income families. Promotion of health and well being, assi...  Alcohol as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Work with the community partners to design and distribute resources to Doctor's offices and communit...  Senior's Theatre  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Support and assist lead organization in presenting educational plays to seniors and their families.  Seniors Health Fair  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Support Youth Services Canada Project in planning of 1 seniors fair  Senior's Safe Medication Workshops  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide 2 informational workshops to seniors on the dangers of mixing medications.  Seniors Information Packages  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Collect seniors resources and distribute in package form to seniors groups.  Becoming Your Best Conflict Resolution  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Promote Healthy choices through development of life skills. Train new facilitators in AOD issues.  Party Program Newsletter  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Develop communication resource for participants in Hotel Dieu Hospital's PARTY Program  CODA "What If?" Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Train school staff on "What If Program" and assist with implementation in schools.  Racing Against Drugs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide AOD presentation booth at annual RAD events  Challenges, Beliefs and Changes (CBC)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Train youth leaders to deliver PAD's CBC program to grade 7 & 8 students.  Municipal Alcohol Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Contact municipalties about revisiting alcohol policies.  Workplace Policy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Development of educational brochure on workplace alcohol policy to be distributed through Working To...  Boating Safety Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Create and distribute safe boating kits.  Kids Alliance Activities  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Assist with planning and implementation of safe community events (Springfest & Youth 2000)  Parent Presentation Series  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Work with community partners on presentation series for parents of secondary school students on a va...  My Parents are Driving Me Crazy -Booklets  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Assist in development of resource on dealing with teen-parents conflicts  Kids Clubs  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide after school program including homework assistance and AOD education to at risk youth  Women's Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provides women from the community with a safe and comfortable environment to socialize and do activi...  African History Month Celebration  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Youth plan, implement and evaluate talent show for their peers during the month of February  Senior Luncheon  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   In partnership with Toronto Public Health, Toronto Housing Authority and Toronto Parks and Recreatio...  Community Focus Newsletter  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The monthly newsletter provides information about alcohol and other drugs community resources and pr...  Alcohol Display  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The display travels around the city and educates audiences about the effets of alcohol and other dru...  Volunteer Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The volunteer program recruits new volunteers and provides them with incentives to continue working ...  Tutorial Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The tutorial program creates a constructive after school activity for children ages six and older. ...  Youth Drop-in  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   The Drop-in provides adolescent men and women with an opportunity for positive and mutually supporti...  Drinking and Driving Penalties Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Public Awareness campaign focusing on the economic costs to an individual who is convicted of impair...  Operation Lookout  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Year-round public awareness campaign encouraging the public to phone 911 to report suspected impaire...  Alcohol & the Brain Presentations  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Leadership students developed an assembly presentation to deliver to their peers (grades 7 & 8) on ...  OSAID (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving)  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Representatives of OSAID groups are active on this committee.  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Initiatives  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This is an education and mobilization initiative to raise the awareness of the serious consequences ...  Low Risk Drinking Guidelines - Owen Sound  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Activities to promote the Low Risk Drinking Guidelines and promote alcohol as a risk factor for chro...  Coalition for the Prevention of Falls in the Older Adult  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Not Specified   The coalition organized a community tea as a forum to present prevention information on preventing f...  55 Alive  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Safe driving course for seniors with a comprehensive alcohol and medication education component whic...  Family New Year's Eve Celebration  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Fun family oriented activities such as ice skating, crafts, glow in the dark mini golf, to name a fe...  Safe Grad  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Committee to implement a Safe Grad media event within the community.  Return of the Drums Community Pow Wow and Festival Youth Concert  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Alternative, alcohol free event for aboriginal and non-aboriginal youth.  Summer Parenting Campaign  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provides a message to parents regarding the importance of role modelling in substance use prevention...  My Brother's Keeper  Program Plan Sep/29/2004  Mar/31/2004   This play developed by Family Life Theatre has been put onto video & can be used as a teaching tool ...  Alcohol Liability Workshops  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To adapt a physical environment to support behaviour change.  Safer Bars  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To continue collaborative approach - host another Safer Bars workshop.  YouthFair  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To increase youth alcohol and drug resistance skills.  Drug Proof your Kids  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Train the trainer workshop to train community workers in this skill building initiative for parents.  Safe Communities Partnership  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   To sustain awareness of and support of the general public for effective initiatives to prevent or re...  Seniors: Slips, Trips and Falls  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Supporting the work of the committee we will distribute safety checklists & medication booklets to S...  Family LIfe Theatre  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Drug and Alcohol related plays for grades 6, 7, 8 to be followed up by a question and answer period.  Worksite Alcohol Policies  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Develop an alcohol and other drugs policy for the workplace.  RAP-C - Responsible Alcohol Promotion on Campus  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Work with college and university representatives to review and revise Residence Drug & Alcohol Polic...  Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Year round activities to promote low risk drinking guidelines.  Roots of Empathy  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Classroom parenting program which fosters the development of empathy in school-aged children. Reduc...  Workshop for Parents Youth Educating Parents  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   This program was developed by the Fort Frances FOCUS program. Youth do workshops on alcohol and dru...  Spring Seniors Activity  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Healthy activity for seniors to decrease isolation.  Monthly Community Kitchen for Seniors  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Opportunities to link seniors to alcohol and other drugs resources. At risk for substance misuse re...  Challenges, Beliefs and Changes  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Program developed by PAD. High school students are trained to do workshops with grade 8 students ar...  Safe Party Workshop  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Workshop for high school students to educate on issues related to AOD use.  Young Women's Wellness Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   A program for teenage girls aged 13-16. Provide young women with experiential opportunities that wi...  Life Skills Training for Youth  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Provide life skills training for youth to increase self-esteem, provide skills to make choices, set ...  Summer Recreation Program  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Healthy, interactive, organized activities for youth. Focus on life skills development.  Kids Food Fun  Final Report Apr/01/2003  Mar/31/2004   Cooking Program for children aged 8-12. Educates children around nutrition, kitchen safety, food pr...

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