The Council is composed of key state cabinet department secretaries, judges, legislators, addiction specialists and knowledgeable citizens. Major responsibilities of the Council include: identification and recommendations regarding system improvements in coordination with crime prevention and health programs; preparation and annual update of a two year strategic plan that identifies priorities for the delivery and funding of services to the state; ; identifying promising practices, programs and emerging needs in substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment; supporting the work of the local drug and alcohol abuse councils; conducting annual surveys of federal and state funds used in Maryland for substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services for the purpose of identifying gaps, duplication, and opportunities for improved coordination and collaboration; and facilitating improved linkages between the criminal justice system and existing drug and alcohol abuse services.
To learn more about this Board visit Drug & Alcohol Abuse Council.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Council is composed of key state cabinet department secretaries, judges, legislators, addiction specialists and knowledgeable citizens. Major responsibilities of the Council include: identification and recommendations regarding system improvements in coordination with crime prevention and health programs; preparation and annual update of a two year strategic plan that identifies priorities for the delivery and funding of services to the state; ; identifying promising practices, programs and emerging needs in substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment; supporting the work of the local drug and alcohol abuse councils; conducting annual surveys of federal and state funds used in Maryland for substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services for the purpose of identifying gaps, duplication, and opportunities for improved coordination and collaboration; and facilitating improved linkages between the criminal justice system and existing drug and alcohol abuse services.
To learn more about this Board visit Drug & Alcohol Abuse Council.
LOCATION:Charles County Department of Health\, 10480 Theodore Green Blvd White Plains\, Maryland 20695 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR