MISSIONAlcopops are heavily flavored, heavily sugared, often high-ABV (alcohol by volume) alcoholic beverages. They are among the most popular first drink for many youth. The Alcopop-Free Zone project used youth representatives to engage the San Rafael Canal community, educate retailers, and get alcopops off of store shelves.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder includes bupernorphine among other medications. It offers the best opportunity for people who use opioids to live long, healthy lives, but only if they have access to it. Geographic, economic, and language barriers further complicate individuals’ efforts to obtain this life-saving treatment. The MAT Access Project/Proyecto Latino TAM works to educate the Latinx community of Marin on the dangers of opioids, and promote culturally competent MAT services for those who needs it.
Within liquor, grocery, and drug stores, good retail practices can not only make it harder for youth to obtain alcohol, but make youth less interested in drinking. Youth Action for Safe Stores (YASS) develops youth leaders who can evaluate stores’ retail practices, engage with business owners, and promote best retail practices throughout San Rafael.
Roxana Yekta, MPH
Substance Use Prevention
Marin Health & Human Services
Melissa Wahlstrom
Program Coordinator
MHYP
Estela Godfrey
Community Schools Program
Davidson
Sally Newsom
Owner
Karma Club
Arecli Colin
Program Director
Canal Spanish Literacy
Laura Hay
Program Manager
YLI
Beverley Ramos
Student
San Rafael High School
