Write grants or raise funds to develop new programs as needed. Collaborate with providers of existing educational programs to enhance those programs and provide support for existing programs. Maintain current strategies that have been determined to be successful. To maintain and develop intervention, referral strategies and actions that address instances of alcohol and substance misuse, abuse and dependency. To fund a full time position for an Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Educator.
Action plans already in place or initiated.
To collaboratively engage with agencies, government, businesses, and community members to decrease high risk drinking behaviors, and promote healthy choices for students and the community. To promote and encourage healthy choices community activities. Collaborate with movie theaters, Eau Claire Parks and Recreation, and museums. Collaborate with the City Council to initiate the development of activities to meet needs not currently being met. Conduct a feasibility study of late night bus service.