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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
Name | Role | Type | Term | Term Start | Term End | |
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George Abner | Ex-Officio | President of the Board of Education Representative | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Taneesha Deshields (Designee;James Brown) | Ex-Officio | Regional Director of Juvenile Services or Representative | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Capt. James Henning | Member | Sheriff Representative | Second | 8/9/16 | 8/8/20 | |
Joseph Riley, Interim State's Attorney | Ex-Officio | State's Attorney | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Dale Oberander | Member | Director of Local Social Services Representative | Second | 8/9/16 | 8/8/20 | |
Dr. Leland Spencer | Ex-Officio | Health Officer or Representative | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Jeremy Wright | Ex-Officio | Regional Director of Parole and Probation or Representative | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Sue Runnels | Member | Knowledgeable about Substance Abuse Issues | Third | 8/9/16 | 8/8/20 | |
Vernon Spriggs | Professional | Substance Abuse Prevention Provider | First | 5/22/13 | 10/31/16 | |
Confidential | Citizen | Recipient of Addictions Treatment Services | First | 11/1/12 | 10/31/16 | |
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:
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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.
Contact Us
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Brandy James
Eastern Shore Crisis Response Services
Ph: 410-253-8014