TIPS Training

TIPS is a dynamic training program for servers and sellers of alcohol designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking. TIPS gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and intervene to prevent alcohol-related tragedies.

TIPS Benefits:

• Compliance with state and local regulations
• Protection from alcohol liability lawsuits
• Decreased penalties for alcohol violations
• Better bottom line through lower insurance premiums
• Improved customer service and satisfaction
• Increased staff professionalism.

Contact Information:

Contact Person: Suzanne Seppala
Title: TIPS Trainer
Phone: 307-789-8273
email: sseppala@uintaeducation.org

Spring Class Schedule:

April 12th 1:00-5:00 PM BOCES Education Center
May 10th 1:00-5:00 PM BOCES Education Center

The BOCES Education Center is located at 1013 W. Cheyenne Drive, Suite A in Evanston, Wyoming. There is no charge for the class. To register for the class please call BOCES at 789-5742. If you have any questions about the class, please call Suzanne Seppala at 789-8273.

-------------------------

Block Grant:

The Block Grant is funded by the Wyoming Department of Health with Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant funds. This grant serves all of Uinta County. The grant is in place to help the community address prevention of alcohol, drug and tobacco use.

The Block Grant has two main focuses at this time. First, the grant is focused on the AAMP (Aspiring Attitudes: Mission Possible!) room in the High School. The Block Grant coordinator works with the Youth Coalition to provide a room where students are rewarded for making healthy and smart choices. Students who choose to be a part of AAMP agree to be put into the Random Drug Testing Pool at the school. Being a part of AAMP helps students to say NO when they are asked by their peers to use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

The second focus of the Block Grant is the All-Stars program. This is a Peer Leadership program that is being put into place at the Middle Schools in Evanston. The All-Stars program provides drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention curriculum to students in the middle school.

The Block Grant coordinator also partners with the YOU and other entities in the community during the month of September. September is the National Alcohol and Drug Addicition Recovery Month. We have an annual Recovery Celebration that includes dinner, speakers and entertainment. Look for more information in the months to come on the Recovery Celebration here in Evanston.

If you would like your children to be involved in these programs, you can get more information by contacting Alicia Richins; Block Grant Coordinator.

Contact Information:

Contact Person: Alicia Richins
Title: Prevention Specialist
Phone: 307-789-0715 ext 526
Web Address: www.cornerstonebh.com