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 culture that favors a healthy, safe and drug-free community.
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.
What's New
St. Michaels students create PSA’s about teen drug abuse
Talbot Partnership 20th Anniversary Video
Monthly Updates
We have been asked by a number of our Partners to provide more regular updates on the status of substance abuse in Talbot County and the efforts being made to address the problem. In this respect, we have attached a brief update for your review. While we will continue to publish a newsletter, we hope that this information will be of interest. View the October 2011 Update
Newsletter - Download the September 2011 newsletter.
2010 Annual Report now available for download.
Candidate Survey Responses
Talbot Partnership recently invited candidates for the positions of County Council, Sherriff, and Board of Education to meet with a small group of Talbot Partnership board and staff members to discuss substance abuse prevention in our community. Each candidate was provided a list of questions in advance. Here are the responses.
A new membership strategy, born out of our annual retreat, included revising our Partner Agreement Form to clarify the benefits and responsibilities of joining Talbot Partnership's community coalition. We are asking our current Partners as well as interested friends to renew it annually by returning the attached form, completing it online, or by setting up a meeting with us. Sign our Partner Agreement Form.
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.
