Talbot Partnership Mission
Talbot Partnership, through its coalition, encourages the community to recognize the problems and implement solutions related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse by implementing policies, promoting early intervention programs and building a community culture that favors drug-free youth.
Youth Coalition
The local Coalition is part of the international program Youth-to-Youth, a research-based community effort that effectively encourages and supports drug-free youth.
Safe Homes
Parents with pre-teens and teens often find it challenging to keep track of their kids' social activities.
Calendar Event
Youth Coalition Plans Ice Skating Night
The Talbot County Youth Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention has scheduled an “open” skate night at the Hog Neck Community Center on February 20 from 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. All youth ages 13-18 are invited to attend. A DJ and refreshments will be provided.
The local Coalition is part of the international Youth-to-Youth program, a research-based community effort that effectively encourages and supports drug-free youth. The programs stress youth community development and personal growth.
The Youth Coalition is looking for new members interested in taking a leadership role in the community, especially younger members to carry the group forward. Youth ages 13 through 18 are invited to come see what the Youth Coalition is all about. If you are interested in helping to plan future youth events, please contact Talbot Partnership at 410.819.8067 or gpearce@talbotpartnership.org.
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking offers suggestions for parents, police officers, colleges and communities to join in a national effort to address underage drinking early, continuously, and -- in light of the latest research -- in the context of adolescent development. Click on this link to read a copy in its entirety of the Surgeon General’s report.
Talbot Partnership E- Newsletters and Annual Reports are now online
The latest issue of the newsletter highlights resources and training opportunities that can be used to achieve some of the goals outlined in the Talbot County Blue Ribbon Commission Report. See our News section.
If you want to receive regular updates through our new e-newsletter about Talbot Partnership’s programs and events, partner news, and helpful resources, contact info@talbotpartnership.org. Talbot Partnership does not share its e-mail list with any other organizations.
TALBOT TIPLINE DEBUTS TO TARGET UNDERAGE DRUG/ALCOHOL PARTIES
One of the strategies suggested in the Talbot County Blue Ribbon Commission Report is to increase targeting and dispersing of underage drug/alcohol parties. The Talbot TipLine debuts this month to report underage drug/alcohol parties in Talbot County.
