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.
Andy Basto, Co-Facilitator, Youth for Justice
Mark Dale, Founder, Families 4 Safer Schools
Wilibaldo Pulido, Owner, La Plaza Market
Gilberto León, Journalist, Univision
Greg Knell, President, San Rafael City Schools District
Zaida Bejarano, Consejo Restaurativo de Marin
Eric Olson, Director of Probation Services, Marin County Probation Department
Oscar Esquivel, Pastor, Iglesia Gracia Manifiesta
Katya McCulloch, Artist, TeamWorks Art Mentoring Program
Marcianna Nosek, PhD, Associate Professor, Unversity of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions
Matt Willis, MD, Public Health Officer, Marin County Health and Human Services
Kathleen Koblick, Director, Marin Health and Human Services Public Health Division
Eric Bejarano, Intern, Alcohol Justice
