Earlier this month, a few of the TRUE BLUE Crew members met to learn the Chatter 4 Change podcasting process. The graduating seniors worked with younger students to provide a smooth transition for the new podcast crew. In addition to the podcast training, True Blue Crew members made Substance Prevention PSAs. Chatter 4 Change podcasts will return in late July after our crew enjoys a short summer break.
The past year has taught us that we can do successful prevention work even in times of a global pandemic. This year the Webster County KY-ASAP True Blue Coalition was unable to implement some of the traditional prevention programs, so the program committee went to work to alter the plans. Since the Mini TLC was cancelled due to the event being a large group activity, the ASAP board collaborated with the middle school to implement a Mini Mini TLC with Hello WCMS in small groups. The Mini Mini TLC was held at the football field and in the middle school gym where 6th grade students were able to participate in character building, decision making, and team building activities with the leadership of the YES Youth Council True Blue Crew and the Webster County Extension Staff. (One underlying objective in ALL the Webster County True Blue Crew’s activities is that younger students see the high school crew have an abundance amount of fun without using substances — and what a FUN day!)
National Prevention Week (NPW) is a public education platform that promotes prevention year-round through providing ideas, capacity building, tools, and resources to help individuals and communities make substance use prevention happen every day.
Source: National Prevention Week
If you ever wondered what is happening in Webster County, KY…here’s a list of just a few activities involving TRUE BLUE!
Webster County True Blue is a partnership between Webster County Schools and Webster County Ky-Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (KY-ASAP) and is a 5-year grant funded initially in 2017. The True Blue concept is around the notion that youth must be more “True Blue” to themselves, school, community related to risky behavior. The 6 Pillars of Character Counts, Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship are taught throughout the school district and the community. KY-ASAP encourages WC residents to share the “True Blue” message by wearing blue on the 1st day of each month.
Other Community Partners/Collaborations
City of Dixon
Green River District Health Department
(Regional Health Council)
Health First Community Health Center
Independence bank
Journal Enterprise
Kentucky Department for Child Based Services
Murray State University
National Faith-Based Prevention Alliance
New Beginnings
Planters Bank
River Valley Behavior Health
River Valley Prevention Center
Sebree Banner
United Community Bank
Webster County Bar Association
Webster County Community Education
Webster County Drug Court
Webster County Extension Services
Webster County Family Resource/Youth Service Centers
Webster County Fiscal Court
Webster County Food Services
Webster County Gifted and Talented
Webster County Guardian Angel Project
Webster County Health Coalition
Webster County Senior Citizens
Webster County 21st Century Programs
West KY Teen Challenge
Board Members/Sector Representatives
Health – Samantha Winebarger
Business/Parent – Wade Raymer (Dixon Elementary)
School – Rachel Gooch (Providence and Clay FRYSC)
Youth Serving Agency – Courtney Menser (YES Youth Service Center)
Natalie Green (Webster County Extension Office)
Law Enforcement – Todd Jones (Providence Police Chief/Retired KSP)
William Braden (Sebree Police Chief/Retired KSP)
Youth – Lily Martin (WCHS True Blue Crew), Tyler Kuykendall, Raygan Ranes
State/Local Government Agency Substance Abuse – Dianne McFarling, Brook Arnold (RVBH-RPC)
Media – Regina Catlett (Sebree Banner)
Religious/Fraternal Organization – Jody Hughes (Lakeview Baptist Church)
Cameron Edwards (Webb Memorial UMC)
Civic/Volunteer – Heather Roy (Murray State University and Motivating Mentors)
Other Organization for Reducing Substance Abuse – Gary Hall, Ethan Martin (Tobacco Control Specialist)
Caroline Denham (West KY Teen Challenge)
FRYSC – Melissa Wolfe (Connections FRYSC)
Local Government – Leesa Russell (The Office of Webster County Judge Executive)
Krista Massey (Webster County Drug Court)
Officers:
Melea Ramin, Chairperson
Wade Raymer, Vice Chairperson
Melissa Wolfe, Co-Secretary
Carolyn Sholar, DFC Director/District Contact, Co-Secretary
Donna Bumpus, DFC Coordinator
The mission of WC True Blue is to bring together all sectors of the community to prevent substance misuse, especially among youth.
Webster County KY-ASAP True Blue Coalition developed the Celebrate FREE campaign in 2019 to encourage youth and their families to enjoy their accomplishments substance-free. Prom, Senior Night, Graduation are milestone events that should be celebrated safely. Parents, monitor gatherings to assure your youth are free of unhealthy and illegal substances. The Webster County KY-ASAP True Blue Drug Free Communities program would like to remind adults that alcohol possession and/or consumption is illegal for anyone under the age of 21.
The 2021 Celebrate FREE campaign is sponsored by United Community Bank.
In Webster County, prescription medications may be taken to the following permanent locations:
Dixon Drug Store – Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00
Clay Drug Store – Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00, Saturday, 9:00-12:00
Bell’s Drug Store (Sebree) – Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00
Thrifty Pharmacy (Providence) – Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30, Saturday 8:30-12:00
Providence Police Department – Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00
Webster County Sheriff’s Department
Don’t let others misuse unused prescription medications from your home!
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