Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPIs) Heritage Month
This month is a time to celebrate the contributions that generations of AANHPIs have made to American history, society, and culture. The theme for 2024 is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation” where AANHPIs leaders share their powerful stories and wealth of knowledge to foster diversity and build a more inclusive community.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Please help increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and wellbeing and provide resources and information to support individuals and communities who may need mental health support. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis,
National Treatment Court Month
A celebration of the work of recovery happening in treatment courts nationwide. May is inclusive of all treatment court types, from adult, family, juvenile, drug courts, veterans treatment courts, DUI, and other courts.
National Facts
There are now more than 4,000 treatment courts in the U.S.
Treatment courts are a sentencing alternative that provide lifesaving treatment to justice-involved individuals with substance use and mental health disorders
Treatment courts have transformed the way the justice system responds to substance use by combining accountability with evidence-based treatment Positive treatment outcomes for substance use disorders and research confirms improvements in areas such as education, employment, housing stability, family reunification, and healthcare
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Treatment Committee (Hybrid Format)
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Location: California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), 2400 Marconi Ave, Downstairs Conference Room, Sacramento
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609742248? pwd=ODcxTzdKdUlVbitVT2Z0d0pldmZBQT09
Meeting ID: 160 974 2248
Password: 781297
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Executive Committee (Hybrid Format)
Time: 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: 7001A East Parkway, Conference Room 501, Sacramento
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615574453? pwd=cnpVbWNMZ3p6dDFNOHo4b2RBNjkrUT09
Meeting ID:161 557 4453
Passcode: 923620
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Prevention and Education Committee (Hybrid Format)
Time: 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: Sacramento County Office Of Education, 10474 Mather Blvd, Mather
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609742248? pwd=ODcxTzdKdUlVbitVT2Z0d0pldmZBQT09
Meeting ID: 161 854 0508
Passcode: 687224
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Budget Planning and Evaluation Committee (Hybrid Format)
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Location: 7001A East Parkway, Suite 501, Sacramento
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1611308213? pwd=UGsyTEFYajNsT0dCenQ4Vm1JdEdKQT09
Meeting ID: 161 130 8213
Passcode: 174651
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition Meeting, August 8, 2024
Purpose: The goal of the Methamphetamine Coalition is to identify and implement initiatives addressing the methamphetamine use problem and reducing methamphetamine use and its impact in Sacramento County.
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition Meeting, November 14, 2024
Purpose: The goal of the Methamphetamine Coalition is to identify and implement initiatives addressing the methamphetamine use problem and reducing methamphetamine use and its impact in Sacramento County.
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition Meeting, May 9, 2024
Purpose: The goal of the Methamphetamine Coalition is to identify and implement initiatives addressing the methamphetamine use problem and reducing methamphetamine use and its impact in Sacramento County.
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Meeting (Hybrid Format)
Time: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Location: WellSpace Health,1500 Expo Parkway, Sacramento, 95815
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600611745? pwd=NnYvNk45MXlkOU1NbzV6L1RPaThxUT09
Meeting ID: 160 061 1745
Passcode: 069859
National Fentanyl Awareness Day
May 7 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Learn about the dangers of illicit fentanyl at www.safersacramento.com/fentanyl-facts.
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Criminal Justice Committee
Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Location: Sacramento County’s District Attorney’s Office, 901 G Street, Conference Room, Sacramento
Sacramento County Coalition for Youth(SCCY)
Time: 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM
Zoom: Sign up to receive meeting information at http.sacramentoccy.org.
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition Meeting, March 21, 2024
Purpose: The goal of the Methamphetamine Coalition is to identify and implement initiatives addressing the methamphetamine use problem and reducing methamphetamine use and its impact in Sacramento County.
Medication Management for Stimulant Use Disorder
Free Webinar Series on Management of Stimulant Use Disorder
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and American Society of Addiction Medicine have created the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder Webinar Series, a live webinar series curated in alignment with the recently released Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder.
Elevate your expertise with four distinct webinars, each offering 1 continuing medical education (CME) credit, that delve into critical aspects of stimulant use disorder.
Q&A segments will allow participants direct engagement with the experts. Secure your place now to access in-depth insights and cultivate a nuanced understanding of managing stimulant use disorder.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW)
Download Flyer
NDAFW is a health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.
For additional resources, please visit https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week.
Sacramento County Prevention Summit
Location: Doubletree by Hilton in Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, 95815
Registration link: https://cvent.me/nVgXxr
No cost to attend Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided For more information, please contact Joelle Orrock at Jorrock@scoe.net The summit will feature keynotes and workshops from local, state and national experts, and educational opportunities focused on recreational marijuana normalization, current trends in youth substance use, emerging products, mental health implications and strategies designed to limit youth access in our community.
Behavioral Treatments for Stimulant Use
Free Webinar Series on Management of Stimulant Use Disorder
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and American Society of Addiction Medicine have created the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder Webinar Series, a live webinar series curated in alignment with the recently released Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder.
Elevate your expertise with four distinct webinars, each offering 1 continuing medical education (CME) credit, that delve into critical aspects of stimulant use disorder.
Q&A segments will allow participants direct engagement with the experts. Secure your place now to access in-depth insights and cultivate a nuanced understanding of managing stimulant use disorder.
Hear to Heal March Support Group
Hear to Heal is a kindness-based, judgment-free space offering free support group meetings for those who have lost loved ones to opioids and fentanyl.
Sacramento County Opioid Coalition
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldOvpzgoGN0CgLI7WNm4mD0BOIRq6nTm#/registration
Email questions to info@sacopioidcoalition.org
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Budget Planning and Evaluation Committee
Location: 7001A East Parkway, Suite 501, Sacramento
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1604724041? pwd=b0JUQ21UNTRFOWx1WTFiRGFuNDZRdz09
Meeting ID: 161 130 8213
Passcode: 174651
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Treatment Committee (Hybrid Format)
Location: California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), 2400 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, Downstairs Conference Room
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609742248? pwd=ODcxTzdKdUlVbitVT2Z0d0pldmZBQT09
Meeting ID:160 974 2248
Passcode: 781297
Management of Stimulant Intoxication and Withdrawal
Free Webinar Series on Management of Stimulant Use Disorder
The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the American Society of Addiction Medicine have created the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder Webinar Series, a live webinar series curated in alignment with the recently released Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Stimulant Use Disorder.
Elevate your expertise with four distinct webinars, each offering 1 continuing medical education (CME) credit, that delve into critical aspects of stimulant use disorder.
Q&A segments will allow participants direct engagement with the experts. Secure your place now to access in-depth insights and cultivate a nuanced understanding of managing stimulant use disorder.
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Prevention and Education Committee (Hybrid Format)
Location: Sacramento County Office Of Education, 10474 Mather Blvd, Mather
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609742248? pwd=ODcxTzdKdUlVbitVT2Z0d0pldmZBQT09
Meeting ID:161 854 0508
Passcode: 687224
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Executive Committee (Hybrid Format)
Location: 7001A East Parkway, Conference Room 501, Sacramento
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615574453? pwd=cnpVbWNMZ3p6dDFNOHo4b2RBNjkrUT09
Meeting ID:161 557 4453
Passcode: 923620
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Retreat
Location: Sacramento Area Sewer District, 10060 Goethe Road, Sacramento, 95827
Lunch orders need to be provided to Gail Brosnan at brosnang@saccounty.gov
Sacramento County Coalition for Youth(SCCY)
Zoom: Sign up to receive meeting information and regular updates at http.sacramentoccy.org.
Sacramento County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Criminal Justice Committee (Hybrid Format)
Location: Sacramento County’s District Attorney’s Office, 901 G Street, Conference Room, Sacramento
Zoom: www.zoomgov.com/j/1618711979? pwd=em9uYWZQeEhGODdKb1lOQjIvSXZyZz09
Meeting ID: 161 871 1979
Passcode: 296534
Black History Month “African Americans and the Arts”
Black History Month recognizes and celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The Black History theme this year will be honoring the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, film, language, culinary, architecture, fashion, cultural movements, and more.
Hear to Heal: Getting in touch with your mind and body
Meeting Topic: Getting in touch with your mind and body. Hear to Heal is a kindness-based, judgment-free space offering free support group meetings for those who have lost loved ones to opioids and fentanyl.
December Events
December Events 2023:
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Working Effectively With Diverse Cultures: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Cultural Orientation Series: Part 3 - Hispanic Cultures Working Effectively With Diverse Cultures: One Size Doesn't Fit All.
Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition Meeting, November 9, 2023
The next Sacramento County Methamphetamine Coalition meeting will be held virtually on the ZOOM platform. Registration is required in order to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
Red Ribbon Week
October 23-31, 2023:
Red Ribbon Week.
Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse, and renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. (Source: DEA website, www.dea.gov/redribbon)
October Events – Wear Purple
October 2023
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Youth Substance Use Prevention Month
Lost Voices of Fentanyl 3rd Annual Rally
September 23, 2023:
Lost Voices of Fentanyl 3rd Annual Rally, “The Dead Speak.” Washington, DC. More details to come.