About SCCUDD
Vision
A connected community where our youth have education, resources, and drug-free options to help their journey to become happy, healthy adults.
Mission
To prevent, reduce, and delay the onset of substance use among Schuyler County youth by:
Problem Statement
Schuyler County has a concerning rate of life changing incidents that are alcohol and drug related, especially in our younger population. The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs is a coalition of agencies, institutions and concerned community members. Our purpose is to reduce scholastic, penal, judicial, or health–related consequences due to misuse use of alcohol and other drugs. We will use environmental strategies targeting youth, adults and community members to effectuate change.
Goals
A connected community where our youth have education, resources, and drug-free options to help their journey to become happy, healthy adults.
Mission
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
- Implementing environmental strategies
Problem Statement
Schuyler County has a concerning rate of life changing incidents that are alcohol and drug related, especially in our younger population. The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs is a coalition of agencies, institutions and concerned community members. Our purpose is to reduce scholastic, penal, judicial, or health–related consequences due to misuse use of alcohol and other drugs. We will use environmental strategies targeting youth, adults and community members to effectuate change.
Goals
- Increase community collaboration
- Reduce youth substance use
Founding of SCCUDD
In April 2006, concerned community members came together to form the Schuyler County Commission on Underage Drinking (SCCUD) in response to:
History of SCCUDD
The coalition originally focused on reducing alcohol availability, improving the effectiveness of law enforcement, and changing social norms. Early activities included:
In 2012, the coalition entered into a Drug-Free Communities Mentoring Grant with Tompkins County's Community Coalition for Healthy Youth (CCHY). With CCHY's guidance, the coalition expanded its focus to include other drugs and updated its name from the Schuyler County Commission on Underage Drinking (SCCUD) to the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD). The coalition also worked on updating its by-laws and structure, increasing coalition capacity through education and skill-building trainings, and conducted focus groups with community youth to further understand the drug-related social norms and issues facing youth.
In October 2014, SCCUDD was awarded a federal Drug-Free Communities Support Grant by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This five-year grant secured federal resources to reduce youth use of alcohol and other drugs by supporting community-driven solutions.
In April 2006, concerned community members came together to form the Schuyler County Commission on Underage Drinking (SCCUD) in response to:
- Photos of an underage drinking party posted to social media causing the football team to have to forfeit an important game
- The arrest of a mother for purchasing a car-trunk full of alcohol for her children and their friends
- The 2006 Community Health Assessment found that alcohol use was the #1 health concern of county residents and that the county had:
- 2 times the state rate of youth DWI arrests
- 2 times the state rate of unintentional injuries and death
- 3 times the state rate of youth on probation with alcohol involvement
- A high rate of youth injured in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents
- Schuyler County Public Health
- Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
- Finger Lakes Addictions and Counseling Referral Agency (FLACRA)
- District Attorney’s Office
- Probation Department
- Sheriff’s Office
- Watkins Glen Village Police
- Mental Health Department
- Schuyler Hospital
- Superintendents of the three Schuyler County School Districts
History of SCCUDD
The coalition originally focused on reducing alcohol availability, improving the effectiveness of law enforcement, and changing social norms. Early activities included:
- DA letter to graduating seniors’ parent about hosting laws
- Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don't be a Party to Teenage Drinking campaign
- Sheriff-provided retailer trainings on age proofing and provision of detection machines
- Clings on store coolers
- Anonymous Tip Line
- Beer garden at Italian American Festival
- Ended the practice of the senior class receiving beer mugs or wine glasses with school logo
In October 2014, SCCUDD was awarded a federal Drug-Free Communities Support Grant by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This five-year grant secured federal resources to reduce youth use of alcohol and other drugs by supporting community-driven solutions.
The Executive Board provides oversight and leadership to the entirety of SCCUDD. The Board is comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Subcommittee chairs.
President
Danielle Tilden, CASAC
Watkins Glen Clinic Manager
Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling & Referral Agency
106 South Perry Street, Suite 3
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Phone: 607-535-8260
Fax: 607-535-8261
Vice President
Gretchen Silliman
Community Educator
Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
Secretary
Glenda Gephart
Treasurer
Steve Decker
Alcohol Subcommittee Chair
Billie Kingsbury-Lohr
THC Subcommittee Chair
Mike Ballard
Tobacco Subcommittee Chair
Sarah Robbins
Parent Subcommittee Chair
Kristine Morseman
President
Danielle Tilden, CASAC
Watkins Glen Clinic Manager
Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling & Referral Agency
106 South Perry Street, Suite 3
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Phone: 607-535-8260
Fax: 607-535-8261
Vice President
Gretchen Silliman
Community Educator
Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
Phone: 607-535-8264
Secretary
Glenda Gephart
Treasurer
Steve Decker
Alcohol Subcommittee Chair
Billie Kingsbury-Lohr
THC Subcommittee Chair
Mike Ballard
Tobacco Subcommittee Chair
Sarah Robbins
Parent Subcommittee Chair
Kristine Morseman
Alcohol subcommittee
The alcohol subcommittee concentrates on reducing underage use of alcohol. This subcommittee will work to promote policies and practices at Schuyler County festivals to reduce underage drinking. The subcommittee will also explore the feasibility of a Social Host ordinance.
THC subcommittee
The THC subcommittee focuses on reducing youth use of marijuana and THC-based substances. This subcommittee will examine current school policies and develop plans to reduce THC use in the county.
Tobacco subcommittee
The tobacco subcommittee is dedicated to reducing adolescent use of tobacco products. This subcommittee works closely with the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition (STTAC). This subcommittee will address tobacco Point of Sale, train youth to evaluate tobacco marketing along school routes, and plan tobacco holiday events.
Parent subcommittee
The parent subcommittee is focused on supporting parents in the community and helping them build skills to help prevent youth substance use.
Schuyler Teens against Alcohol, Nicotine, & other Drugs (STAND)
SCCUDD's youth committee, STAND, works to design and implement youth-centered prevention programs and drug-free youth activities.
The alcohol subcommittee concentrates on reducing underage use of alcohol. This subcommittee will work to promote policies and practices at Schuyler County festivals to reduce underage drinking. The subcommittee will also explore the feasibility of a Social Host ordinance.
THC subcommittee
The THC subcommittee focuses on reducing youth use of marijuana and THC-based substances. This subcommittee will examine current school policies and develop plans to reduce THC use in the county.
Tobacco subcommittee
The tobacco subcommittee is dedicated to reducing adolescent use of tobacco products. This subcommittee works closely with the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition (STTAC). This subcommittee will address tobacco Point of Sale, train youth to evaluate tobacco marketing along school routes, and plan tobacco holiday events.
Parent subcommittee
The parent subcommittee is focused on supporting parents in the community and helping them build skills to help prevent youth substance use.
Schuyler Teens against Alcohol, Nicotine, & other Drugs (STAND)
SCCUDD's youth committee, STAND, works to design and implement youth-centered prevention programs and drug-free youth activities.