To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Humboldt and the Humboldt Allies for Substance Use Prevention for FY 2022-2023
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the County of Humboldt and Humboldt Substance Use Prevention (ASUP);
2. Authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee thereof, to sign the MOU;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee thereof, to sign all future amendments and documents directly related to this MOU upon review and approval of County Counsel and Risk Management.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund
DISCUSSION:
Humboldt ASUP (formerly ASAP) is a local coalition comprised of individuals from throughout Humboldt County who represent diverse community sectors including youth, parents, schools, tribal communities, substance use prevention and treatment, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, business, civic and volunteer groups, media and community members at large. The group's mission is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug use in Humboldt County, especially among youth. The Department of Health and Human Services and particularly Public Health employees have been active members of the coalition since its inception in 2002.
Through multi-sector collaboration, the coalition uses evidence-based approaches to help build safe and healthy communities free of drug-related harm. Strategies include youth leadership development, school-based prevention activities, community education, and events, media campaigns, physical design solutions, and the development and support of local policies and laws that reduce substance use. The coalition has been instrumental in the passage of a local social host ordinance aimed at reducing underage drinking at home parties in the City of Eureka. The group has...
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