From lwilliams at mcd.org Fri Oct 3 08:41:39 2008 From: lwilliams at mcd.org (Linda Williams) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 08:41:39 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Youth suicide prevention funding opportunity Message-ID: Please forward this information to any relevant distribution groups-thanks! REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ANNOUNCEMENT: Youth Suicide Prevention Project Funding Opportunity for High Schools The Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program (MYSPP), led by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services (Maine CDC/DHHS), is issuing a Request For Proposals (RFP) for high schools in Maine to receive annual funding of up to $7,000 for a three-year (10/2008 - 9/2011) project to implement and evaluate the school-based Maine Lifelines Program. MYSPP has been awarded funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This project will choose 10 high schools statewide to participate in this comprehensive youth suicide prevention program. The RFP is available on the MYSPP website: www.mainesuicideprevention.org, or by contacting Christine Canty Brooks (christinea at mcd.org) at Medical Care Development. The purpose of the Maine Lifelines Program is to increase the readiness of Maine high school communities to: reduce suicide crises through identification, monitoring, and appropriate intervention and referral of students at risk; intervene effectively in a crisis; and manage the school environment in the event of a suicide. This project includes policy and program development, Gatekeeper Trainings, and training in the student-based classroom lessons, Lifelines. These lessons inform students about suicidal behaviors and discuss the critical role students play in responding to friends and peers. Lifelines is recommended in the research literature as a promising practice to prevent youth suicide and is currently going through the process to be included in the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices - the highest rating for prevention programs in the nation. This program has been successfully implemented and evaluated in 18 high schools in Maine through funds from two previous grants. High schools are strongly encouraged to apply for these funds. NOTE: All public or private non-sectarian high schools with 60% or more publicly-funded students are eligible to apply however; schools that have received previous funding from the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program for implementation of the Maine Lifelines Program are not eligible for this project. Linda Linda Williams Training and Education Project Director Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program (207) 622-7566 ext. 243 fax (207) 622-3616 11 Parkwood Drive Augusta, ME 04330 Statement of Confidentiality: The document transmitted by this email contains information from Medical Care Development, Inc., corporate office and may be confidential and privileged information. This information is intended for the use of the addressee named on this email. If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, photocopying, distribution, or use of its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it from both your in-box and your deleted items. If you have any questions regarding this email or if there are problems with the transmission, please call 207-622-7566. From Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov Fri Oct 3 12:30:28 2008 From: Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov (Gotreau, Maryann) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:30:28 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Student Intervention and Reintegration Program (SIRP) - OSA RFP Announcement Message-ID: Please forward to all you think would be interested. State of Maine Department of Health & Human Services Office of Substance Abuse REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP #200809301 Student Intervention and Reintegration Program (SIRP) The Office of Substance Abuse (OSA) of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for the delivery of the Student Intervention and Reintegration Program (SIRP). This project is funded by the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. The SIRP program targets at risk youth ages 15-18 (high school age). Youth are considered at-risk if they are experimenting or otherwise using alcohol or other drugs, but do not qualify for treatment intervention. Young people are referred to SIRP by a parent, teacher, administrator or probation officer. The aim of SIRP is to empower youth to make healthy decisions, reduce risk for problems and focuses on two measurable behavioral prevention goals: reduce risk of alcohol and drug problems throughout their lifetime and reduce high-risk choices. Public Information Meeting: October 15, 2008 9:00 a.m. Department of Public Safety, Florian Hall, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME Written Questions Due: October 22, 2008 Letter of Intent Due: November 14, 2008 Contact Person: Request RFP Instruction Package, Questions: Carla McPherson, Office of Substance Abuse, 41 Anthony Ave, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0011; Tel: (207) 287-2595 TTY: 1-800-606-0215, Fax: (207) 287-8910, E-mail: carla.mcpherson at maine.gov. Please give your full name, address, phone number and email. Specify RFP number and title. OR: You may register and download the RFP directly from the web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/rfp Completed Proposals Due: December 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m. Local Time DELIVERED TO: Division of Purchases, Bureau of General Services, Burton M. Cross Building, 4th Floor, 111 Sewall Street, 9 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0009 From Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov Fri Oct 3 12:31:14 2008 From: Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov (Gotreau, Maryann) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:31:14 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Programs - OSA RFP Announcement Message-ID: Please forward to all you think would be interested ________________________________________________ State of Maine Department of Health & Human Services Office of Substance Abuse REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP #200809303 Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Programs The Office of Substance Abuse (OSA) of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for the delivery of specific evidence-based programs throughout the state targeting 10-19 year olds. Programs qualifying for this funding are: Coping and Support Training (CAST); LifeSkills Training; Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence; Project Alert; Project Northland; and Project Success. This project is funded by the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. It is designed to fund prevention programming in Maine to deliver services to youth to prevent substance abuse. Public Information Meeting: October 15, 2008 9:00 a.m. Department of Public Safety, Florian Hall, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME Written Questions Due: October 22, 2008 Letter of Intent Due: November 14, 2008 Contact Person: Request RFP Instruction Package, Questions: Carla McPherson, Office of Substance Abuse, 41 Anthony Ave, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0011; Tel: (207) 287-2595 TTY: 1-800-606-0215, Fax: (207) 287-8910, E-mail: carla.mcpherson at maine.gov. Please give your full name, address, phone number and email. Specify RFP number and title. OR: You may register and download the RFP directly from the web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/rfp Completed Proposals Due: December 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m. Local Time DELIVERED TO: Division of Purchases, Bureau of General Services, Burton M. Cross Building, 4th Floor, 111 Sewall Street, 9 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0009 From Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov Tue Oct 7 11:13:53 2008 From: Jacinda.Goodwin at maine.gov (Goodwin, Jacinda) Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:13:53 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] (no subject) Message-ID: <85EFB83FC912D542B4A480D9B1590DD305129684@SOM-TEAQASMAIL5.som.w2k.state.me.us> From frudoff at kidsconsortium.org Tue Oct 7 15:16:21 2008 From: frudoff at kidsconsortium.org (Fran Rudoff) Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:16:21 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Mini-grants Available for Service-Learning Projects Related to Substance Abuse Prevention Message-ID: KIDS Consortium is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants to support K-12 classrooms, after-school programs, or community-based programs working on service-learning projects designed to solve a problem or address a local need related to substance abuse prevention. We will accept proposals from students, teachers, administrators, and community organizations. Service-Learning is a teaching strategy through which students identify, research and address real community challenges, using knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Proposals are due by October 27, 2008. For mini-grant details, project examples and related resources, and application forms, please visit: http://www.kidsconsortium.org/minigrants.php --- Fran Rudoff Executive Director KIDS Consortium 223 Main Street Auburn, Maine 04210 207-784-0956 frudoff at kidsconsortium.org From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Wed Oct 8 11:59:52 2008 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:59:52 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] FW: !! October 15th Conference Call Update !! Message-ID: Dear Prevention Colleagues, Due to feedback we have received from everyone during the past week, we have decided to cancel the October 15th conference call regarding school policy. At this point, most of you have already received the introductory orientation to the guide, but have not yet begun the work-which means that there isn't much to report or discuss at this point. Instead, we encourage you all to participate in the School Policy workshop on November 14th at the MAPSA (Maine Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse) Prevention Convention in Bangor. In this two-hour session, there will be a brief overview of the Guide and a panel of people who have begun working on their school policies (we are still recruiting more panelists-please let us know if you are interested!). You will be receiving information about registering for the convention in the next couple of weeks. Also, for those of you who stated that you needed an introduction to the guide, Erica Schmitz from MESAP (Maine's Environmental Substance Abuse Prevention Center) will be contacting you to set up a phone meeting. You may also contact her directly at eschmitz at mcd.org or (207) 773-7737. In the meantime, you can find the guide and a powerpoint orientation to the guide online at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/prevention/schoolcollege/policyguide.htm. Thank you! Maryann Gotreau, MPPM Prevention Specialist Office of Substance Abuse 41 Anthony Ave 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0011 www.maineosa.org Phone: (207) 287-5713 TTY: 1-800-606-0215 Fax: (207) 287-8910 Email: Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov The Office of Substance Abuse has moved to 41 Anthony Ave (see http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/about/maps.htm for directions). Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov Thu Oct 9 12:38:25 2008 From: Maryann.Gotreau at maine.gov (Gotreau, Maryann) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:38:25 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] FW: MYAN conference workshop list & form now available! Message-ID: Sent on behalf of Molly O'Connell. Please spread this far and wide. Please do NOT reply to Maryann if you have questions. Thanks!! Happy beautiful day to you all! We're full speed ahead in Peer Leadership Conference Planning mode and are very excited about this year's event and the amazing workshops and activities planned. We have a few updates--please help us spread the word to others you know who are thinking about attending this year's event (on November 14th & 15th.) The Workshop Options List for this year's conference is now available online at http://myan.org/myan3/projects/conference/index.php along with the Workshop Sign Up Form. This form can be sent back with the event registration form or separately. The event registration form is due by October 24th and the workshop sign up form is due by October 31st. Please note: * The event registration form will be accepted after October 24th if space is still available, but space for the event is limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. It is very difficult to predict at what point the event will fill, so the earlier you can get forms in the better. We will start a waiting list if the event fills up. * The workshop sign up form will be accepted after October 31st, but availability of workshops will become increasingly limited. We suggest that groups submit their choices as early as is possible to pull them together. (If you need to send some people's choices before the whole group is ready, you can do that.) Also, more detailed information about volunteering at the conference (which will work differently this year than in years past) will also be available on the same website page as above later this afternoon. Questions about volunteering this year can go to Deb Bicknell at 5535-5916 or dbicknell at propeople.org. Please don't hesitate to email or call me with any questions about the registration or workshop sign up process! Take care, Molly Molly O'Connell Training & Projects Coordinator Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN), a program of PROP--People's Regional Opportunity Program 510 Cumberland Ave. Portland, ME 04101 phone: (207) 553-5920 fax: (207) 553-5927 www.myan.org www.wherepeoplecomefirst.org From Projectaware at maine.rr.com Thu Oct 9 16:32:29 2008 From: Projectaware at maine.rr.com (Project AWARE) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:32:29 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Great New PSA's from Teens Message-ID: <00cb01c92a4e$26672780$73357680$@rr.com> Teens Making a Difference Project AWARE's mission is to empower young people to lead in their communities (www.projectaware.net). In August of 2008, we teamed up with Video Creations, a private business in Kennebunk (www.videocreations.tv), to hold a summer institute for video production. The Institute was held at the University of Southern Maine in Saco for seven youth ages 12 - 18. Along with a great service learning opportunity and much more, the outcomes of the week were 3 powerful public service announcements about issues of concern to these young people. They developed all the content, wrote the script, and handled all production including casting, filming, directing and editing. You can take a look at what they created at the following links ... and please pass them on! (to see them in the best quality choose "watch in high quality" at the lower right of the screen) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ (copy and paste the link into your browser if you cannot click on it to open it) Teen Pregnancy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ediagpBf9wo Parenting / Role Modeling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kUlpMu7Llk Peer Pressure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orZ9gG8Vnfs (for those of you unfamiliar with YouTube, these PSA's are now in the public domain and making a difference. Anything you can do to spread the word by forwarding the links and this message to others will help create a ripple effect and engage more and more viewers) ------------------------------------------------ www.projectaware.net Carl Lakari Project AWARE Coordinator ph. 207-282-5598 projectaware at maine.rr.com From Geoff.Miller at maine.gov Fri Oct 10 07:21:03 2008 From: Geoff.Miller at maine.gov (Miller, Geoff) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:21:03 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] CVH/Diabetes Position Open in Maine Message-ID: The Maine CDC/DHHS Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Programs are recruiting for a new program manager. The position of "Health Program Manager" in the Chronic Disease Management Team, Maine CDC is being recruited until October 24, 2008. This position will oversee the work of the diabetes and cardiovascular health programs. Please see the attached description with a link to the application form. JOB DESCRIPTION: As Health Program Manager in the Chronic Disease Management Team, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, you will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of two chronic disease programs - Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes. You will provide leadership to develop program goals and objectives, monitor program progress, administer grants, collaborate with internal and external partners, and oversee the work of program personnel. Responsibilities include providing overall direction for planning, implementing, and evaluating statewide program efforts and developing and monitoring contracts and budgets. Knowledge of public health practices related to cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention and control is necessary as well as public health planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a team approach, have excellent writing and people skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently with limited supervision. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Education, or related fields -AND- three (3) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience. The following hyperlink will take you to the Bureau of Human Resources Jobs website where you can download a direct hire application http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm . To apply, please send a completed direct hire application, and resume to: Department of Health and Human Services 221 State St. Attn: V. Roussel, Human Resources Div. #11 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0011 To apply, please send a completed direct hire application, and resume to: Department of Health and Human Services 221 State St. Attn: V. Roussel, Human Resources Div. #11 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0011 If you need more information, you may contact: Debra A. Wigand, Team Leader Chronic Disease Management Team Maine CDC/DHHS Key Plaza, 4th Floor 11 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0011 Phone: 207-287-4624 Fax: 207-287-4631 Email: debra.a.wigand at maine.gov You are subscribed as debra.a.wigand at maine.gov EasyUnsubscribe (by email ) | Settings | Report Abuse From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Fri Oct 17 08:04:48 2008 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:04:48 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] FW: Register Now for November 14 Prevention Convention Message-ID: ________________________________ From: AdCare [mailto:adcare at neias.org] Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 2:55 PM To: AdCareList_Am-Az Subject: Register Now for November 14 Prevention Convention Good Afternoon, Register now for: Prevention Works for ME: 2nd Annual MAPSA Prevention Convention November 14, 2008 Spectacular Event Center, Bangor Registration Fee: $25 for MAPSA Members and $35 for non-members You can view complete details and register online at: http://www.neias.org/prev08.html We are attaching the registration form and breakout session descriptions to this email as well. We hope you find this information useful. If you would like to be removed from the AdCare email list, please send a message to adcare at neias.org From Denise.Delorie at yfsinc.org Tue Oct 21 12:08:28 2008 From: Denise.Delorie at yfsinc.org (Denise Delorie) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:08:28 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] address change In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <001301c93397$52ecaad0$3901820a@acer684c9a655d> Please note the change in email address ddelorie at rfgh.net This email address will replace denise.delorie at yfsinc.org Thanks you for your assistance Denise Delorie Public Health Specialist Greater Somerset Public Health Collaborative PO Box 468 Skowhegan, Me 04976 474-7473 From lwilliams at mcd.org Wed Oct 22 12:56:05 2008 From: lwilliams at mcd.org (Linda Williams) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:56:05 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] Please forward as you see fit Message-ID: Assistant Project Director posted 10/22/2008 Medical Care Development, Inc., a not-for-profit health services organization, is seeking a professional to serve as Assistant Project Director to coordinate youth suicide prevention projects in 10 high schools. The successful candidate will be energetic, flexible, and detail-oriented candidate with a conscientious work style. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the work of high school grantees implementing and sustaining a comprehensive suicide prevention program. It includes the phasing out of a previous federal grant and the startup of a new 3 year project for the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program. The applicant must be organized and able to accurately handle multiple tasks and projects with varying deadlines under minimal supervision. Successful candidates will demonstrate: leadership qualities; exceptional communication and listening skills; an understanding and commitment to cultural and linguistic competency; ability to form and maintain strong partnerships; flexibility in working hours and attitude; and a passion for suicide prevention. Applicants must be proficient with current Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point). A Bachelor's Degree in public health, education or related field is preferred. Experience working with schools and experience in coalition building is a plus. Please send a letter with salary requirements and a resume by November 5, 2008, to Human Resources Manager, Medical Care Development, Inc., 11 Parkwood Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 or email to barbarak at mcd.org. Medical Care Development is an Equal Opportunity Organization and Affirmative Action Employer. Linda Linda Williams Training and Education Project Director Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program (207) 622-7566 ext. 243 fax (207) 622-3616 11 Parkwood Drive Augusta, ME 04330 Statement of Confidentiality: The document transmitted by this email contains information from Medical Care Development, Inc., corporate office and may be confidential and privileged information. This information is intended for the use of the addressee named on this email. If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, photocopying, distribution, or use of its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it from both your in-box and your deleted items. If you have any questions regarding this email or if there are problems with the transmission, please call 207-622-7566. From Anne.Rogers at maine.gov Sat Oct 25 20:25:47 2008 From: Anne.Rogers at maine.gov (Rogers, Anne) Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:25:47 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] news and funding information Message-ID: RGK Foundation Application Deadline: There is no deadline for submitting an electronic letter of inquiry. Foundation staff reviews electronic letters of inquiry on an ongoing basis and typically responds within two days, but asks that applicants allow up to two weeks for a response. The foundation will send an e-mail message either declining each applicant's request or inviting the applicant to submit a formal application packet for further consideration. Description: The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. Who May Apply: Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Funding Amount: While the foundation does award some grants of more than $25,000, it is anticipated that most grants awarded will be under $25,000. For more information, go to: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines -------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Foundation Application Deadline: Ongoing Description: Grants usually fall within the following broad areas of concern: health, civic affairs, education, culture, and public broadcasting. Who May Apply: MetLife Foundation makes contributions only to tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information, go to: http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/ WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,1674,P296,00.html The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP) Act grant, a four year grant, was awarded to two organizations in Maine. The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth in communities throughout the United States. * 21 Reasons STOP Project, Portland, Maine Medical Care Development, Inc. Augusta * Underage Drinking Prevention in Rural Northern Maine Cary Medical Center Caribou ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 23, 2008 National Coalition Institute Hosts Webinar Series on Environmental Strategies CADCA?s National Coalition Institute will host a new two-part Webinar series focusing on environmental strategies for coalitions. The series opens on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at 3 p.m. Eastern. Shannon Weatherly, M.A., CRC, the Institute?s Technical Assistance Manager, will present the sessions which will be moderated by Dr. Eduardo Hern?ndez-Alarc?n, Deputy Director for Dissemination and Coalition Relations for the Institute. "When communities mobilize to address substance abuse issues, a comprehensive plan is essential to overall success," said Ms. Weatherly. "Communities can include environmental strategies as a means to reduce substance abuse, particularly with issues related to accessibility and availability of alcohol to underage youth and illegal substances to the general population." This two-part series on environmental strategies starts from the beginning identifying what environmental strategies are and how to plan for them. The sessions also will offer mechanisms for practical application and more in-depth discovery of how community mobilization and policy change come into play for communities engaged in environmental strategies. The second session in the series will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Michael Browning, a regional trainer for the Institute and an experienced coalition leader, also will participate. This series supports the Institute publication, The Coalition Impact: Environmental Prevention Strategies , available in PDF format. To register for the two-part series, click here . For more information on the Institute's ongoing Webinar series, go to the Institute's Web site, www.coalitioninstitute.org . Anne Rogers SPF SIG Coordinator Office of Substance Abuse Augusta, ME 04330 207-287-4706 From Denise.Delorie at yfsinc.org Mon Oct 27 10:01:53 2008 From: Denise.Delorie at yfsinc.org (Denise Delorie) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:01:53 -0400 Subject: [Prevention] change of address In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <000801c9383c$92185070$3901820a@acer684c9a655d> Please change my email address to ddelorie at rfgh.net Thanks Denise Delorie Public Health Specialist Greater Somerset Public Health Collaborative PO Box 468 Skowhegan, Me 04976 474-4743 -----Original Message----- From: prevention-bounces at informe.org [mailto:prevention-bounces at informe.org] On Behalf Of Rogers, Anne Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:26 PM To: prevention at lists.maine.gov Subject: [Prevention] news and funding information RGK Foundation Application Deadline: There is no deadline for submitting an electronic letter of inquiry. Foundation staff reviews electronic letters of inquiry on an ongoing basis and typically responds within two days, but asks that applicants allow up to two weeks for a response. The foundation will send an e-mail message either declining each applicant's request or inviting the applicant to submit a formal application packet for further consideration. Description: The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. Who May Apply: Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Funding Amount: While the foundation does award some grants of more than $25,000, it is anticipated that most grants awarded will be under $25,000. For more information, go to: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines -------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Foundation Application Deadline: Ongoing Description: Grants usually fall within the following broad areas of concern: health, civic affairs, education, culture, and public broadcasting. Who May Apply: MetLife Foundation makes contributions only to tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information, go to: http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/ WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,1674,P296,00.html The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP) Act grant, a four year grant, was awarded to two organizations in Maine. The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth in communities throughout the United States. * 21 Reasons STOP Project, Portland, Maine Medical Care Development, Inc. Augusta * Underage Drinking Prevention in Rural Northern Maine Cary Medical Center Caribou ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ October 23, 2008 National Coalition Institute Hosts Webinar Series on Environmental Strategies CADCA?s National Coalition Institute will host a new two-part Webinar series focusing on environmental strategies for coalitions. The series opens on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at 3 p.m. Eastern. Shannon Weatherly, M.A., CRC, the Institute?s Technical Assistance Manager, will present the sessions which will be moderated by Dr. Eduardo Hern?ndez-Alarc?n, Deputy Director for Dissemination and Coalition Relations for the Institute. "When communities mobilize to address substance abuse issues, a comprehensive plan is essential to overall success," said Ms. Weatherly. "Communities can include environmental strategies as a means to reduce substance abuse, particularly with issues related to accessibility and availability of alcohol to underage youth and illegal substances to the general population." This two-part series on environmental strategies starts from the beginning identifying what environmental strategies are and how to plan for them. The sessions also will offer mechanisms for practical application and more in-depth discovery of how community mobilization and policy change come into play for communities engaged in environmental strategies. The second session in the series will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Michael Browning, a regional trainer for the Institute and an experienced coalition leader, also will participate. This series supports the Institute publication, The Coalition Impact: Environmental Prevention Strategies , available in PDF format. To register for the two-part series, click here . For more information on the Institute's ongoing Webinar series, go to the Institute's Web site, www.coalitioninstitute.org . Anne Rogers SPF SIG Coordinator Office of Substance Abuse Augusta, ME 04330 207-287-4706 _______________________________________________ Prevention mailing list Prevention at lists.maine.gov http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/prevention