Oct., Nov., Dec.
2016
GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
“Pass It On”
A Prevention
Newsletter
In This Issue:
 Articles of Interest
 Anxiety and Suicide
 Medical Marijuana Measure
Back on Florida Ballot
 2015 National Survey On
Drug Use and Health
 Involuntary Commitment of
Youth For Drug Addiction
Treatment
 Local Duval County
Events
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prevention news, statistical information, upcoming events, and articles of
interest for adults and adolescents. We hope you will find it informative and
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Oct. 2nd—8th
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Materials Available
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Natl. Depression Screening Day
Oct. 6th
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Programs Director
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Oct. 23rd—31st
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(800) 705-8997
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Great American Smokeout
Nov. 19th
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Materials Available
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Articles of Interest
Anxiety and Suicide
Which mental health conditions are most likely to
lead to suicidal thoughts and behavior? Some
studies have revealed anxiety, more than
depression, is a strong risk factor for suicide.
Suicide is one of the three leading causes of death
for Americans ages 15 to 44. Other findings were:
 Among those with suicidal ideation, 52.4%
had at least one Anxiety Disorder.
 Among those with suicidal attempts, 64.1%
had at least one Anxiety Disorder.
 The presence of one or more Anxiety Disorders
was significantly associated with lifetime
suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.
 All of the Anxiety Disorders were strongly
associated with lifetime suicidal ideation and
suicide attempts.
http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/10/20/suicide-andanxiety-disorders-what-is-the-risk/
Medical marijuana measure back on
Florida ballot
Florida voters will, for a second time, take a stab at
approving a controversial measure: legalizing medical
marijuana.
The debate over medical marijuana is festering and
coming to a head. Many U.S. states now have active
medical marijuana laws, but the federal government
still classifies it as a Class I controlled substance,
which is illegal to possess. With strong supporters on
each side of the debate, the arguments for and against
the legalization of marijuana are hot topics. What are
the debated pros and cons of medical marijuana? Read
the full article: https://www.verywell.com/what-are-the-prosand-cons-of-medical-marijuana-1132484
Involuntary Commitment of Youth for
Drug Addiction Treatment
2015 National Survey on Drug Use and The National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws
Health
receive a large number of inquiries regarding whether
parents of young adults who are suffering from
substance use disorder, alcoholism, or both, can force
their child into treatment against their will. The
answer...it is possible to do so in 37 States, including
Florida, providing strict guidelines are met. Parents of
minors can drive their child to a treatment facility
against their will but, once the child turns 18, there’s a
This national report summarizes key findings for
indicators of substance use and mental health
lot less they can do. In order for a person to be
among people aged 12 years old or older in the
involuntarily committed for addiction treatment, it has
civilian, noninstitutionalized population of the U.S. to be proven the person is addicted to drugs or
Results are provided for the overall category of
alcohol. There must also be evidence that the
individuals aged 12 or older as well as by age
individual has threatened, attempted, or inflicted
subgroups. Trends continue to be presented for
physical harm on himself or others, or proof that if the
estimates that are assumed to have remained
person is not detained, he will inflict physical harm on
comparable with those in earlier years (e.g.,
marijuana and heroin use trends for 2002 to 2015 himself or another person. Or the person must be so
incapacitated by drugs or alcohol that he cannot
and mental health trends typically for 2008 to
provide for basic needs, including food, shelter, and
2015).
clothing, and there is no suitable adult (such as a
To view the full report: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/
sites/default/files/NSDUH-FFR1-2015/NSDUH-FFR1-2015/ family member or friend) willing to provide for such
NSDUH-FFR1-2015.htm
needs. http://www.drugfree.org/news-service/many-statesOn September 9, 2016, the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) released the 2015 National Survey on
Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), detailing the state
of substance use and mental disorders in the
nation.
allow-involuntary-commitment-addiction-treatment/
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Local Events—October
Jacksonville Farmer’s Market Beaches Green Market
Year Round 6am—3pm
Every Saturday 2pm—5pm
1810 W. Beaver St.
Rain or Shine
For more info.
http://jaxfarmersmarket.com/
Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach
For more info.
Jax Downtown Art Walk
1st Wednesday Monthly
5pm—9pm, Rain or Shine
Hemming Park
135 W. Monroe St.
http://www.beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org/Pages
Over 59+ participating venues
/BeachesGreenMarket.aspx
For more info...
http://jacksonvilleartwalk.com/
$5 Fridays @ the MOSH
(Museum of Science & History)
10am—8pm
For more info and additional
events….
http://www.themosh.org/
Baker County Fair
Sept. 30th—Oct. 8th
5567 Lauramore Rd.
Macclenny, Florida 32063
For Extended Schedule Visit:
http://bakercountyfair.com/
Haunt Nights
@ Adventure Landing
Sept. 30th—Oct. 31st
(varied days during this time frame)
1944 Beach Blvd
Ages 12 and up…
For complete schedule visit:
http://www.hauntnights.com/
St. George Episcopal Church Jacksonville Sea and Sky
Wellness Fair
Airshow
Oct. 1st, 10am—2pm
Oct. 5th—6th,
Sea of Blue
Firefighters Memorial March
Oct. 12th, 10 am
10560 Ft. George Island Blvd.
Food Bank, Door Prizes and More…
See Flyer on Page 7
Downtown Jacksonville
For more info...
Jacksonville Beach
503 1st. St. North
For more Info…
https://www.jaxhappenings.com/Events/Jackso
nville-Sea-Sky-Spectacular-(1)
Spooktacular at the
Jacksonville Zoo
Oct. 14-16, 21-23, 27-31
6:30 pm—10pm
A safe and exciting Halloween
adventure for kids of all ages.
For more Info…
http://spooktacular.jacksonvillezoo.org/
JACKSONVILLE
TOYS FOR TOTS
Donate..Volunteer..Requests
The toys for tots program starts in
September and continues through
December. Information is constantly
updated. To become a drop-off site,
donate toys, or request free toys, visit
the below website.
https://www.facebook.com/JaxT4T
Beaches Octoberfest
Oct. 14th—16th
Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion
Adult and Family Friendly activities
including Kinderzone for the kids.
For more Info…
http://www.beachesoktoberfest.com/
http://www.makeascenedowntown.com/Events/
Non-COJ-Events/JFRD’s-‘Sea-of-Blue’Memorial-March-is-Oct-29
34th Annual Fall Festival
Town of Orange Park
Oct. 15th—16th, 10am—5pm
Orange Park Town Hall Grounds
Food, Entertainment, Kids activities
http://opfallfestival.com/
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Local Events November
Jacksonville Farmer’s Market Beaches Green Market
Year Round 6am—3pm
Every Saturday 2pm—5pm
1810 W. Beaver St.
Rain or Shine
For more info.
http://jaxfarmersmarket.com/
Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach
For more info.
Jax Downtown Art Walk
1st Wednesday Monthly
5pm—9pm, Rain or Shine
Hemming Park
135 W. Monroe St.
http://www.beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org/Pages
Over 59+ participating venues
/BeachesGreenMarket.aspx
For more info...
http://jacksonvilleartwalk.com/
Greater Jacksonville
Agricultural Fair
Nov. 2nd—13th
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
SHADCO Safety Health Fair
Nov. 12th, 9am—2pm
Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairgrounds Pl
For more Info:
Avenues Mall
10300 Southside Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
http://www.jacksonvillefair.com/
Yappy Hour Dogs—Giving
Nov. 20th, 2pm—5pm
Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Dr., 32202
Dog trot and turkey eating contest.
Pet expo and prizes.
Free to pups and pup parents
http://www.jacksonvillelanding.com/events/yap
py-hour-dogs-giving?on=2016-11-20#.Vvxj8vru6o
Winterfest
@ Adventure Landing
Nov. 20th—Jan. 10th
1944 Beach Blvd.,
Jacksonville Beach
Santa’s Workshop, Ice Skating,
S’mores Roasting, and more...
For more Info:
http://www.jaxwinterfest.com/
JACKSONVILLE
TOYS FOR TOTS
Donate..Volunteer..Requests
The toys for tots program starts in
September and continues through
December. Information is constantly
updated. To become a drop-off site,
donate toys, or request free toys, visit
the below website.
https://www.facebook.com/JaxT4T
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Local Events December
Jacksonville Farmer’s Market Beaches Green Market
Year Round 6am—3pm
Every Saturday 2pm—5pm
1810 W. Beaver St.
Rain or Shine
For more info.
http://jaxfarmersmarket.com/
Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach
For more info.
Jax Downtown Art Walk
1st Wednesday Monthly
5pm—9pm, Rain or Shine
Hemming Park
135 W. Monroe St.
http://www.beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org/Pages
Over 59+ participating venues
/BeachesGreenMarket.aspx
For more info...
http://jacksonvilleartwalk.com/
$5 Fridays @ the MOSH
(Museum of Science & History)
10am—8pm
For more info and additional
events…. http://www.themosh.org/
Jacksonville All Veterans
Job Fair
Dec. 1st, 11am—3pm
Little Miracles Baby Shower
Dec. 3rd, 9am—12pm
Shands Hospital
EverBank Field
1 EverBank Field Drive
For more Info…
Atrium—Health Science Center
655 W. 8th St.
Health screenings, wellness tips,
drawings for strollers, car seats,
diapers, etc.
For more Info…
https://events.recruitmilitary.com/events/jackso
nville-all-veterans-job-fair-december-1-2016
http://www.neflshrinersshows.org/
Christmas on the St. Johns
Dec. 27th, 7pm
JACKSONVILLE
TOYS FOR TOTS
Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Dr. , 32202
28th Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
For more Info…
Donate..Volunteer..Requests
http://www.neflshrinersshows.org/
The toys for tots program starts in
September and continues through
December. Information is constantly
updated. To become a drop-off site,
donate toys, or request free toys, visit
the below website.
https://www.facebook.com/JaxT4T
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Florida’s Keep Kids Drug Free (KKDF)
Regional Prevention Centers,
in Partnership with NCI Systems, Inc.
Gateway’s Northeast
Florida Keep Kids Drug
Free (KKDF) Prevention
Center:
 Distribute educational
material and resource
information
* Northeast Florida
* Central Florida
* Sun Coast
 Supports and houses
Gateway’s Prevention
Team
* East Central Florida
* South Florida
* Panhandle
 training coordination
 innovative universal
services.
 Implements evaluated
and effective
programming:
 Project Success
 Regional Prevention Centers were
established in 2000 as a response to
the increasing need to put the best
resources directly in the hands of
Florida’s prevention professionals.
 Modeled after the Federal Centers
for the Application of Prevention
Technology (CAPPT) and the Texas
Prevention Resource Centers
(TPRC).
 Life Skills
 Celebrating Families
 Second Step
 September Recovery
Month
to name a few...
The Northeast Florida
Keep Kids Drug Free
Resource Prevention
Center Coordinator:
Freda Colley
904.387.3749 ext. 1601
Keep Kids Drug Free Foundation’s
Mission Statement
The Keep Kids Drug Free Foundation’s
mission is to enhance the quality of life
for Florida residents by investing in
prevention to build healthier
communities and families.
 Directly provides statewide coverage
of Prevention/Outreach services,
training, technical assistance, grants
and funding guidance.
 Meets Governor’s Drug Strategy
Objectives.
[email protected]
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