Community Presentations on Meth

The Meth Action Coalition (MAC) is committed to spreading the word about how dangerous this drug really is. Presentations can be given to Government, Business/Service Club, Schools and Youth Organizations and Other (e.g. Faith Community). We have developed an engaging powerpoint presentation, several handouts on the health effects and behavioral changes associated with meth use, and a Reporting Guide if you suspect a meth lab in your own neighborhood. We also have Meth Watch kits and information on a new Drug Free Workplace Initiative which enables the business community to be an active partner. To date, we have presented to or been part of a presentation to the following groups and/or organizations:

Government Deschutes County Commission Bend City Council - Health/Public Safety Comm. Redmond City Council Sisters City Council

Deschutes Public Health Advisory Board Deschutes Mental Health Advisory Board City of Culver

Business/Service Club Bend Chamber - Government Affairs Committee Sisters Chamber Redmond Chamber Greater Bend Rotary Club Bend Rotary Club

Mt Bachelor Rotary Club Bend Kiwanis Redmond Soroptimist Central Oregon Dental Society Sea Swirl

Schools and Youth Organizations Bend - La Pine Leadership Council Bend - La Pine Health Advisory Board Redmond School Board Bend Family Access Network (FAN) Brown Education Center (Redmond) Bend High School Marshall High School Trinity Lutheran School

Obsidan Middle School (staff) Elk Meadow Elementary (staff) Evergreen Elementary (staff) Redmond Boy Scouts Sisters Middle School Sisters Flex School (alternative HS) Cascade Middle School

Other St Charles - "Grand Rounds" Safe Schools Alliance Central Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Central Oregon Safety and Health Alliance Highland Baptist Church (Redmond) Mountain Star Relief Nursery

Our presentations can be tailored to fit the needs and interest of your group and in some cases can include representatives from law enforcement, the medical community, youth, former users, etc. If you are interested in having a presentation on meth for your group or organization, please contact Bruce Abernethy.