OUR MISSION
The mission of The Coalition Advocating for Underage Substance Elimination is to collaboratively inform the community about the negative effects of substance use and to decrease youth substance use within Rock Island County.
OUR GOALS
Implement educational programs focused on decreasing youth substance use rates
Facilitate and participate in the semi-annual event of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Review and disseminate data gathered from the bi-annual Illinois Youth Survey
Participate in community events and fairs to educate the general public
Strive for representative membership across racial and ethnic backgrounds and community sectors
Maintain current and relevant data regarding substances, usage trends, legislation, and intervention and social services available
OUR PARTNERS
The CAUSE is possible because of community involvement. From city and county organizations to volunteer-minded citizens, THANK YOU!
Active members are those attending meetings regularly, but The CAUSE also welcomes those who can help with events and information dissemination. Our current active membership includes agencies such as The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Rock Island Regional Office of Education, Rock Island County Health Department, and Illinois National Guard.
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If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us through social media or the Contact Us box.
OUR ANNUAL EVENTS
DEA DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Every April and October, The C.A.U.S.E. organizes sites across Rock Island County to participate in the DEA's National Drug Take Back Day. We currently partner with five police departments - Rock Island County Sheriff, Moline PD, Milan PD, East Moline PD, and Silvis PD. We collected 609 lbs. of medications during April 2018's event.
NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK
National Prevention Week is an annual health observance sponsored by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders. The C.A.U.S.E. organizes activities during this week to engage local students and families and empower positive decision-making.
OUR BYLAWS
The CAUSE approved a new set of bylaws in August 2020. The bylaws outline our coalition goals, protocols, and responsibilities. The document is accessible here.
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