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Spotlight Strategy:
DEA National Take Back Day
The DEA National Rx TBD occurs twice a year. 22,216 pounds of medications were collected in Indiana at the April 2021 TBD. Porter County youth shared that they used someone else's prescription medication, for the first time, between the age of 11 and 15 (INYS, 2018). Prevention starts with cleaning out your cabinets.
Agency Grant Funding FY 2022
Community funding is available for qualified agencies that address substance use disorder in the area of prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Upcoming Events
Come out and meet our team!
Popcorn Festival
September 11th, 2021
9 AM - 4 PM in Downtown Valparaiso.
The DDTF will hold a demonstration with our Fatal Vision googles at 57 S. Michigan Ave.
Hooked on Art
September 18th, 2021
8 AM - 3 PM at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton.
Family Time is Prevention Time
Bring your family out to the 9th annual Hooked on Art event hosted by Three20 Recovery. PCSAC will be hosting a Kids Corner booth. Kids Corner allows parents to create a craft with their kids at low cost. Each craft ranges from $1 - $4. Families can also check out the chalk art displays and listen to live music! We hope to see you there.
Brandon's Cause
September 25th, 2021
10 AM - 2 PM at Life Community Church
780 McCool Rd. Valparaiso, IN 46385
3rd Annual Car, Truck, and Bike Show
Along with the car show, there will be food, live music, kid's activities, and local vendors. PCSAC staff will be there to provide education and prevention awareness. For information about this event and how to register your vehicle call (219)840-0596. All proceeds of this fundraiser go to an after care fund to support people in recovery.
Coalition Calendar
Coalition Calendar
Coalition Calendar
The community coalition meets virtually every second Thursday of the month. Follow the link below to view the calendar.
We value community input. Join us at our upcoming meetings and events to talk about prevention, treatment and recovery topics that address abuse and addiction care.
Our Grants
Coalition Calendar
Coalition Calendar
PCSAC is the Local Coordinating Council that supports the county community coalition that allows us to allocate funding to community agencies working to reduce or treat substance use disorder.
To learn more about the requirements for prevention, treatment, recovery and law enforcement grants listed above click the link below.
Programs
Coalition Calendar
Referrals and Resources
PCSAC works hard to offer evidence-based and promising programs to our community. Follow the link below to learn more about the programs we coordinate to reduce the incidents of substance use in Porter County. Prevention is key!
Referrals and Resources
Referrals and Resources
Referrals and Resources
Staff is here to help! If you or someone you know is in need of treatment, mutual-aid groups like NA/AA and SMART Recovery, or transitional living homes please give us a call and we will provided you with a list of referrals based on your needs. For a comprehensive list of treatment providers, mutual-aid groups, and recovery homes follow the link below.
Our Podcast
Referrals and Resources
Our Podcast
Trending topics surrounding Substance Use Disorder prevention, treatment and recovery are discussed on Matters of Substance. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform.
Staff Blog
Referrals and Resources
Our Podcast
PCSAC staff spotlights trending topics in the prevention of substance use. If you would like staff to write about a specific topic reach out to us at (219)462-0946.
Follow the link below or scroll to the bottom of this page to check out our blog.
Porter County Officers Increase OWI Detection Skills
The Council’s Drunk Driving Task Force hosted a 2 day “Wet Lab” at the MAAC Training Center on June 8th & 9th for Porter County Law Enforcement to gain practical experience by interacting with 30 inebriated volunteers. Officers from the area improved their skills performing field sobriety and breath tests to determine blood alcohol levels and the level of intoxication to warrant an OWI arrest.
Alcohol-Related Crash Fatalities:
- ·26% of alcohol related crashes are on weekends
- 3x move likely at night
- Males account for 80% of all alcohol-impaired traffic fatalities
Thank you to our partners who organized the "Wet Lab" and to the participants who helped make this a successful skill building training. Our partners included: Porter County Sheriff’s Office; Hebron Police Department, Indiana State Police, ICJI, Valparaiso Police Department, Portage Police Department, Ogden Dunes Police Department, Porter Police Department, Burns Harbor Police Department, Chesterton Police Department, Recovery Connections and Kristi Chervenak.
