Charlene McGunn, Ph.D. Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth & Families.

Charlene McGunn, Ph.D.Chippewa Valley Coalition

for Youth & Families

Our History of Take Back Events

• American Medicine Chest ChallengeNovember 2010 – 3 locations

• Clinton Twp. Senior ExpoApril 29, 2011

• DEA National EventApril 30, 2011 – 2 locations

• Macomb County Senior Fun FestJune 2011

• Henry Ford Family Fair/Drug Take Back September 2011

• DEA National EventOctober 2011 – 2 locations

Purpose of Drug Take Back Events

• Reduce Youth Access• Educate Community about Rx Drug Abuse• Inform about the Need to Secure & Properly

Dispose• Mobilize Your Coalition• Engage Youth• Promote Awareness of Your Coalition• Create New Partnerships• Publicize Permanent Disposal Sites

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

• Choose a Date:

DEA National Drug Take Back DaySaturday, 4/18/12 10 to 2 p.m.

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

• Begin to Plan

Allow at least 2 months to planCreate a Timeline

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

• Create a Coalition Work Group or Committee (3 to 5 members)

Who else do we need to involve in planning?

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

• Review the DEA website: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugdisposal

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

• Select a Site (Must Have Police Present to Collect Narcotics)

Within the Geographic Boundaries of Your CoalitionPolice Dept. OfficeSenior CenterCommunity CenterRecreational CenterChurchSchoolCity HallParking LotAny Accessible Building

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

• Consider Overlap with Other Coalitions

• Contact Local Law Enforcement to Engage

• Request Law Enforcement register with local DEA contact Leigh Ann [email protected]/234-4378

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

Coordinate DEA Take Back with Other Coalitions

• Select Site within your geographic boundaries• Publicize within your geographic boundaries• Contact Media within your geographic boundaries

(MPN will connect with major Media)• Coordinate with other coalitions that “overlap”

First Steps/Rx Drug Take Backs

• Additional Partners (Co-sponsors Needed) ?

Senior ServicesPharmaciesRecreation CentersLibraries

Design Plan for Taking Back Rx Medication

• Check with Law Enforcement for Protocol

At the Take Back• Separate Drugs from Container

(To get an accurate estimate taken back)• Separate Liquids• Cover Person’s Name on Rx Containers

Planning & Organization

• Draft Informational Materials

• To adapt Chippewa Valley Coalition’s Materials, contact:Bradley [email protected]

Planning & Organization

• Create/Adapt Flyers to Publicize Event

Key Information: Stats on Issues of Rx Abuse, Take Back location & address, date, timeframe for drop off, what you will/not take back (needles & liquids), how to package, contact for questions, your Coalition name and partners

Planning & Organization

• Create Dissemination Plan to Publicize EventPharmaciesStoresSchoolsSenior CentersLibrariesChurchesRestaurantsCommunity Centers

Planning & Organization

• Create a Media Plan to Publicize Locally

DEA widely publicizes

MPN will release to major Media outlets, including the Macomb Daily, Detroit News/Free Press, major TV and Radio stations

Planning & Organization

• Identify Volunteers for EventInvolve Adult Coalition Members & Other VolunteersInvolve Youth**1 to 2 Adults per site2 to 3 Youth per site

Planning & Organization

• Determine Shifts for VolunteersExample: 10 to 12 noon

Noon to 2 p.m.

Planning & Organization

• Create a Survey – Keep it SimplePossible Survey Items:

What is your Zip Code?

How did you hear about the event today? Give options: Local newspaper (which one), church newsletter, (which one) school, saw poster (where), other?

Why are you disposing today? Give options: expired/unused medications; reduce youth access to medications; protect environment; other?

Would you like to be notified by email for the next event? (provide space for email)

Planning the Event

• Organize Materials Signs Identifying SiteBags for Disposal of MedicationContainer for DrugsPlastic GlovesClip Boards/Pens for SurveyBlack Markers (cover names on containers)Information on Coalition and Rx Abuse

At the Event

• Youth Greet & Thank

• Take Medication & Dispose

• Conduct Survey

• Provide Informational Materials

• Ensure that Drugs Will Be Weighed

• Take Photos!!

Take Photos!

Take Photos!

Post Take-Back

• Process Event What Did We Do Well?What Would We Change Next Time?

• Publicize Outcome Weight of Drugs Taken Back?Who Do We Inform?

• Report Outcomes to Dawn Radzioch

Report to: Dawn Radzioch

[email protected](586) 469-5278

Questions: Charlene [email protected] (586) 723-2360