ABOUT KY ASAP and BOARD MEMBERS

The Statewide Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP) was created during the 2000 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly. KY-ASAP is responsible for developing a statewide strategic plan to reduce the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse among youth and adult populations across Kentucky.

KY-ASAP is also charged with finding ways to ensure the most effective coordination and the best use of funding for all prevention and treatment programs statewide.

To accomplish these goals and effectively assess Kentucky’s diverse needs, local ASAP boards are currently being established. In our region, Region 6, a board including Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties has been created to ensure a comprehensive range of services.

The Primary objectives of KY-ASAP Region 6 are to:

  • Consider all current local resources
  • Engage local community members in KY-ASAP
  • Encourage collaboration and coordination among all prevention, intervention and treatment organizations across the region
  • Develop long-term strategies to reduce youth and adult drug use and promote effective treatment
About the Region 6 KY ASAP (Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Local Board:
Mission: The local board shall develop a long-term community strategy that is designed to reduce the incidence of youth and young adult smoking and tobacco addiction, promote resistance to smoking, reduce the incidence of substance abuse, and promote effective treatment of substance abuse.
Vision: A region of healthy communities free of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and related consequences.
Region 6 KY ASAP Local Board in FY 2010 will fund the following:
  • Part time Coordinator (40%)
  • Part time Administrative support (15%)
  • Pride Youth Conference (April 2010)
  • PRIDE Youth Training
  • Regional Prevention of Underage Drinking Video Contest Project
  • Community and Youth Policy Training
  • Regional Social Norms Media and Marketing Campaign
  • Early Intervention Program Mini Grants
  • Community Mini Grants – completed by June 30, 2010
Region 6 KY ASAP Local Board Executive Committee:
  • Charlie Baker, Co-Chair, Prevention Consultant and former JCPS Office of Drug Free Schools
  • Cynthia Brown, Co-Chair, Bullitt County Health Department
  • Tamela Pumphrey, Treasurer, Seven Counties Services Regional Prevention Center
  • Jackie McComb, Secretary, Portland Now Prevention Partnership
  • Deanna Felts, Coordinator (staff)
  • Penny Weller, Administrative Assistant (staff)
Strategic Plan Highlights:
Needs Assessment: Needs in Region 6 (Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer & Trimble Counties) are: underage drinking, tobacco use, marijuana use, over-the-counter and prescription drug use. Needs assessment is updated every 3-4 years.
Coordination, planning, funding and evaluation: helps to ensure an integrative, non-duplicative, and cost-efficient planning process for the region. Board continues to review, evaluate and update the strategic plan according to a continual review of needs and resources in the community
Widespread Involvement: Strategic plan is shared through existing coalitions, website, and media
Website address is www.kentuckyasap6.org

KY ASAP
KENTUCKY AGENCY FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
Region 6 Board Members

Badaracco, Richard
Law enforcement
DEA – Special Agent in Charge

Baker, Charlie
Local leader in area of ATOD Prevention

Brown, Cynthia
Designee of executive director of health department
Bullitt County Health Department

Burrows, Liz
Designee of executive director of health department
Oldham County Health Department

Carter, Pam
Local leader in area of ATOD Prevention
JCPS – Safe and Drug-Free Schools

Ferriell, Ann
Designee of local school district
JCPS – Safe and Drug-Free Schools

Garrison, Jerome
Religious leader
Families and Children First Frankfort Avenue Church of Christ

Gray, Cassandra
Groups with funds to provide ATOD treatment
Creative Spirits Counseling and Ministry Center

Hall Denise
Designee of judge executive
Trimble County Schools – FRYSC Office

Martin, Vonda
Coordinator of a family resource or youth services center
Spencer County Schools

McComb, Jackie
Member of existing health or related strategic planning initiative
Portland Now Prevention Partnership

Gloria Moorman
Community member

Pumphrey, Tamela
Designee of executive director of community mental health agency
Seven Counties Services, Inc

Riggs, Michael
Designee of judge executive Magistrate

Gregory, Patty
Designee of executive director of community mental health agency
Seven Counties Services, Inc

Watkins, Tierra
Law enforcement
LMPD – Narcotics

Wiggins, Tonia
Coordinator of a family resource or youth services center
Bullitt Central High School - FRYSC