Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) is hosting their Annual Retreat to celebrate their accomplishments towards reducing underage drinking and drugs in Schuyler County. The event is open to the public and will be on December 2nd from 1PM – 3:30PM at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, Room 120.
"SCCUDD has accomplished so many great things to help reduce the rates of underage drinking and drug use in Schuyler County,” said Public Health Specialist and SCCUDD Secretary, Alyssa Morse. “The Annual Retreat is our time to show our appreciation for the coalition, while also providing additional education."
This year, SCCUDD has hosted events including Drug Take Back Day and their Sticker Shock Campaign, which helps educate the public about the dangers of underage drinking and the legal consequences for providing alcohol to minors. Over the summer, SCCUDD also created the Riptide campaign to highlight the dangers of drug and alcohol use and its long-term impact on health. Outside of their work with multiple organizations, members of the coalition have provided education and awareness about underage drinking and drug use throughout the community.
The Annual Retreat will include two free trainings on how to use Naloxone and how to recognize different vaping devices disguised as common items found in a child’s bedroom. Food and beverages will be provided at no cost and will include guest speakers from the District Attorney’s Office, Public Health, and Roswell Park. For more information or to RSVP for this event, you can contact Public Health Specialist Alyssa Morse at 607-535-8140.
SCCUDD is a group of dedicated community members, businesses, and agencies that work to prevent, reduce, and delay the onset of substance use among Schuyler County youth by collaborating with our community partners, promoting prevention education and substance-free activities, and implementing environmental strategies. SCCUDD works to reduce youth use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs as they can cause lifelong problems. SCCUDD’s vision is a connected community where youth have education, resources, and drug-free options to help their journey to become happy, healthy adults.