North Bay Half Way House
393 Oak Street West
North Bay, ON
P1B 2T2
Program Details
Program:
Communication Campaign
Description:
To continue to develop on-going media campaigns on preventing problems, including injuries associated with alcohol and other drug use and problems related to alcohol as a risk factor in chronic disease. To develop a North Bay FOCUS web page to assist in sharing information on AOD issues, consequences and skill building practices. The web page appears to be very successful due to the positive feedback we've received. Also, it has been modelled as a template for other FOCUS community sites. to develop their site.
Stage:
Final Report
Date:
From: Apr/01/2007
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To: Mar/31/2008
Program Focus
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Alcohol Liability
Alcohol Use
Chronic Disease Prevention
Drinking & Driving
Drinking (Underage)
Drug Abuse in General
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Illicit Drug Use
Injury Prevention in General
Prescription Drug Misuse
Risky Behaviour
FOCUS Provincial Objectives
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Organizational Capacity
To enhance the effectiveness of the coalition
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Community Capacity / Knowledge
To increase the level of awareness regarding the risks, including the risk of injuries associated with AOD use and their consequences.
To increase the level of knowledge of appropriate actions to prevent injuries associated with AOD abuse.
To increase the level of knowledge of low-risk drinking practices.
To sustain the issue of alcohol and other drug prevention with decision makers.
To sustain the issue of alcohol and other drug prevention with partners.
To sustain the issue of alcohol and other drug prevention with the public.
6
Environmental / Programming
To increase prevention initiatives in key settings (work sites, school, etc.)
To increase the # of initiatives to prevent AOD abuse, including the prevention of injuries associated with the inappropriate use of AODs
To increase the number of effective initiatives to prevent AOD abuse among youth.
To increase the number of effective initiatives using a number of approaches (awareness, education, policy, and environmental support).
To increase the number of people reached by these AOD prevention initiatives.
To sustain appropriate programs
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Population
To reduce the proportion of adult women and men who consume alcohol at levels that places them at risk for AOD injuries, chronic disease, illness, or death.
To reduce the proportion of illicit drug use.
To reduce the proportion of licensed drivers that report driving after consuming at least 2 drinks in the previous hour.
To reduce the proportion of youth (12-19 year olds) who consume alcohol at least once a week.
To reduce the rate of alcohol-related injuries, chronic disease, illness, or death.
To support reduced consumption of alcohol and other drug abuse, and associated alcohol and drug use behaviour changes made by the intended audience(s).
