Action

CASA follows the guidelines of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and CADCA 7 Strategies for Community Level Change.
Both guidelines help in developing the infrastructure needed for community‐based, public health approaches that can lead to effective and sustainable reductions in alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use and abuse.

Provide Information

Substance misuse and other behavioral health resources and information are developed and disseminated to the community at large.

Enhance Skills

Various training opportunities are provided to coalition members, parents, students, and other community leaders throughout the year.

Change Consequences

CASA helps to educate and train local businesses on the proper sale and consumption of alcohol and tobacco products. CASA also supports tobacco and alcohol compliance checks.

Provide Support

CASA also promotes and supports overall wellness for youth and families. Many activities are supported including free yoga, meditation, in-person and virtual Zen Den, Chat and Splat, mindfulness, fitness, nutrition, family dinners, and other prevention/wellness programs.

Change Access/Enhance Barriers

Twice a year CASA participates in the National Drug Take Back Event. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Change/Modify Policy

CASA in collaboration with the Wolcott High School Administration and the Counseling Department have implemented a new vaping policy. This vaping policy is unique in its effort to focus on restorative practices that offers students who are caught vaping the choice of 3 days of in-school suspension or 5 counseling sessions with their school counselor.

Change Physical Design

Signage is strategically placed throughout the Wolcott community in efforts to deter youth drug use. No vaping signs will be placed on school property specifically to deter young people from vaping and/or smoking. In addition to no vaping signs, there are "We Support CASA" signs up throughout the community thanks to our supportive partners and organizations.

Every May CASA participates in National Prevention Week an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness and action around substance use prevention and the promotion of positive mental health.
CASA's National Prevention Week Activities consist of: Presentations at both the middle and high school, PSA's, training opportunities, new prevention awareness campaigns, lawn signs, social media posts, email blasts, mailings, substance free events (pizza parties, movie nights), Town Hall Meetings, and more!
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