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Advisory Board on Alcohol and Other Drug Problems

Are you looking to help solve alcohol and drug problems in Marin County? The Department of Health coordinates an Advisory Board on Alcohol and Other Drug Problems with the following purpose and duties:

• Participate in the alcohol and drug program planning process;
• Review the scope of alcohol and drug problems in the County;
• Review County Alcohol and Drug Program Plans and any amendments thereto;
• Advise on policies and goals of Alcohol and Drug Programs;
• Encourage and educate the public to understand the nature of alcohol and drug problems;
• Encourage support throughout the County for development and implementation of effective alcohol and drug programs;
• Network with other community resources;
• Review community alcohol and drug program needs, services, facilities, and special programs; and
• Review and approve the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process leading to the formulation and adoption of the County Alcohol and Drug Program Plans.

Members must have a professional interest in, or personal commitment to, alleviating problems related to alcohol and drug use in the community. The membership includes representatives from various economic, social, and occupational groups and is broadly representative of the demographic characteristics of Marin County.

For more information, please call 415-499-6781. Applications may be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 329, Administration Building, Marin Civic Center, or from the website: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/BS/main/brds_comm.cfm. 

Youth Health Advisory Council

The Youth Health Advisory Council (YHAC) is currently working on developing a survey to educate the Marin community about the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drug (ATOD) use by Marin young people. In addition to ATOD use, the survey will also provide information about the access and accessibility of ATOD for young people, and the messages that young people receive around ATOD use.

For more information on YHAC, its benefits, and how to become a member, call (415) 455-1676.