Did you know?
- April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
- Alcohol is the #1 drug of choice for youth
- Cultural norms around adults/parents providing alcohol to youth can introduce youth to alcohol, and potentially lead to addiction
- Social hosting, which includes providing alcohol to youth at graduation parties or other social events, is illegal in 18 states (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2018)
- Social hosting laws in Arkansas make it illegal for an adult to provide alcohol on their property or on any property under their control to a minor who is not a member of the family
- Other laws in Arkansas relevant to adults providing alcohol to a minor include: Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Unknowingly Furnishing or Selling to a Minor, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
- If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, it is ok to reach out for help. Local resources are available statewide. Let us know if you need help finding resources
In order to better serve our adult communities, we are conducting a survey to identify needs. Please take ten minutes to complete this survey. You can scan the QR Code or click the image to link to the survey from your device. Your voice is important.
NOTE: All our offices are closed to the public, but we are available to deliver or mail brochures or other materials you may need. Please use the link below to request materials and information.
Upcoming Events:
- April is Alcohol Awareness Month
- April 2-4: Alcohol Free Weekend (If you can’t make it through the weekend without alcohol, ask for help.)
- April 5-8: National Rx Drug & Heroin Conference (virtual)
- April 14: Poinsett County Coalition Meeting (virtual)
- April 15: Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Coordinating Council (LR – State Police Headquarters)
- April 20: NW Arkansas Marijuana Conference (Virtual)
- April 23: ATOD (Lawrence County) Coalition Meeting (Virtual)
- April 24: National Drug Take Back Day. Go to www.artakeback.org for locations near you.
- April 29-30: Power in Prevention Conference (Virtual)
For virtual meetings, contact us for additional information on how to connect!
Regional Prevention Program Locations:
Prevention Region 3
2013 E Main St
Mountain View, AR 72560
Prevention Region 4
2401 Fox Meadow Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
Phone: (870) 933.0033
Fax: (870) 933.0048
Prevention Region 3
2485 Harrison St., Suite 5
Batesville, AR 72501
Prevention Region 7
593 HWY 243
Marianna, AR 72360
Fax: (870) 298.2249
Contacts:
Jonesboro:
Dr. Lisa Perry
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Cell: (870) 273.2921
Deonna Vincent
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Cell: (870) 919.5813
Shamal Carter
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Cell: (870) 520.9482
Marianna:
Kendon Gray
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Cell: (870) 819.7756
Mountain View:
Margaret Morrison
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Cell: (870) 819.6970
Barbara Hacker
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Cell: (870) 819.6885
Batesville:
Shawn Vonwiller
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Cell: (870) 819.7349
Who we are:
CRDC: Prevention operates in 3 of Arkansas’s 13 Prevention Regions. These regions include 23 counties in Northeast, North Central, and Eastern Arkansas.
Region 3 Counties include: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, and Woodruff
Region 4 Counties include: Clay, Craighead, Greene, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, & Randolph.
Region 7 Counties include: Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, & St. Francis.
What We Do:
- Raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Provide substance abuse prevention support and programs in our regions
- Provide speakers for schools, churches, civic organizations, and others wanting to learn more about prevention
- Provide materials to individuals, schools, churches, law enforcement, or any group who needs them
- Recruit and participate in the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) surveys
- SYNAR Tobacco Compliance checks and coverage studies
- Provide assistance to community coalitions, drug free clubs, and others
