Drug & Alcohol Abuse Council

Next Meeting

  • Fourth Thursday of Each Month
  • 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Chesapeake Culinary Center, 512 Franklin Street, Denton (2nd floor)
  • Visit the Agenda Center for agenda when available (scroll down to Local Drug & Alcohol Abuse Council)

Members


NameRoleTypeTermTerm
Start		Term
End

George AbnerEx-OfficioPresident of the Board of Education RepresentativeN/AN/AN/A

Taneesha Deshields
(Designee;James Brown)		Ex-OfficioRegional Director of Juvenile Services or RepresentativeN/AN/AN/A

Capt. James Henning
Member
Sheriff RepresentativeSecond
8/9/16
8/8/20

Joseph Riley, Interim State's Attorney
Ex-Officio
State's Attorney
N/A
N/A
N/A

Dale OberanderMember
Director of Local Social
Services Representative		Second
8/9/16
8/8/20

Dr. Leland SpencerEx-OfficioHealth Officer or RepresentativeN/AN/AN/A

Jeremy WrightEx-OfficioRegional Director of Parole and Probation or RepresentativeN/AN/AN/A

 Sue RunnelsMemberKnowledgeable about Substance Abuse IssuesThird
8/9/16
8/8/20

Vernon SpriggsProfessionalSubstance Abuse Prevention ProviderFirst5/22/1310/31/16

ConfidentialCitizenRecipient of Addictions Treatment ServicesFirst11/1/1210/31/16

Roger McKnight (2)
Citizen
Recipient of Addictions Treatment Services
Second
8/9/16
8/8/20

Joe Jones
Member
Subs Abuse Provider
First
8/9/16
8/8/20

James Brown
Member
Subs Abuse Provider
First
8/9/16
8/8/20

Robin Timme, Chief Psychologist
Professional
Experience w/ mental Health
First
8/9/16
8/8/20

Melanie Rodriquez
Professional
Subs Abuse Prevention Provider
First
8/9/16
8/8/20

Trish Todd, Family Support Specialist
Professional
Treatment Sub Abuse
First
8/9/16
8/8/20

Cathy Bowery
Member
Sub Abuse Affecting County
First
8/9/16
8/8/20
  Mark Nitsch
 Member Sub Abuse Affecting County
 First 1/10/17 1/9/21

Tommy Conneely
Member
Sub Abuse Affecting County
First
9/20/16
9/19/20


Composition

The Council shall consist of the following members:

  • County States Attorney
  • Director of Local Social Services Department
  • District Public Defender
  • Health Officer of the Local Health Department
  • Judge of the Circuit Court
  • Judge of the District Court
  • President of the Board of Education
  • Regional Director of the Department of Juvenile Services
  • Regional Director of the Division of Parole and Probation
  • Representative of the County Commissioners
  • Sheriff

In addition, the following members will be appointed by the Commissioners:

  • At least one individual who is knowledgeable and active on substance abuse issues that affect the county
  • At least one other individual who is knowledgeable about treatment of substance abuse in the county, including members of civic organizations, the Chamber of Commerce, health care professional organizations, or the clergy
  • At least one recipient of addictions treatment services
  • At least one substance abuse prevention provider
  • The Superintendent, Warden or Director of the local correctional facility
  • Two substance abuse providers (at least one of whom has experience with service to individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders)

Election
Candidates will be gathered with dual efforts of the Board Liaison and the Commissioners Office before submitting names for the Commissioners' approval.

Term of Office
Regular members will serve four-year terms. Members who have served for two consecutive full terms shall not be reappointed for a period of two years. Terms shall extend from November 1 to October 31.

Charge / Authority
(Maryland Code, Health Article 8 § 10) 
The purpose of the Caroline County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council shall be to serve as an advocate for a comprehensive substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment system for persons of all ages affected by the use or abuse of addictive substances. The council will review needs and assist in determining priorities. The council will advise those in service delivery regarding mission, long range goals, policies and procedures, and budget. They will develop and submit plans related to identified jurisdictional needs and priorities.