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Richmond Community 2000 Task Force

The Richmond Community 2000 Task Force is committed to reducing Drug and Alcohol Abuse in our community by bringing together resources from several organizations to make a difference in the lives of our youth and the citizens of the community.  Volunteers from all aspects of the community can serve on the team...parent, grandparents, youth, businesses and industry, faith communities, mental health professionals, law enforcement, media, civic groups, healthcare providers, government officials, and social services.  This project is funded through a Community 2000 Grant from the Department of Mental Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Operation Smoke Screen

Middle School students from throughout the Northland gathered Feb. 23 for Operation Smoke Screen (OSS), an interactive event sponsored by Youth With Vision to teach youth about advocacy. The event was held at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, Mo.  Richmond Middle School students who attended are (left to right) Cody Bryant, Haley Padgett and Nathan Woods.  Eighth grade Social Studies teacher Hal Middleton accompanied them to the event.

OSS included workshops in print and broadcast media followed by a mock city council meeting focused on a possible smoking ban in restaurants in  “AnyWhere USA.” Students were assigned to be part of every element of the community, both pro and anti the ban, as well as city council members and media reporters.  Each community group had the opportunity to present their opinion on the ban. After an initial tie vote and further presentations and discussions, the council voted to institute the ban.

Mission Statement

To focus on reducing the incidents of substance use and abuse, as well as related violence issues, in our community and changing community norms towards substance abuse and violence.

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A special thanks to:
Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc. • Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse • Drug-Free Communities Support Program • Clay, Platte, Ray Mental Health Tax Levy Board •
Heart of America United Way • Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG)
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