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Spartanburg Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commission
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Prevention Resources
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HIV Interagency Prevention Collaboration
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Broad Street Center Prevention Resource
187 W. Broad St.
P. O. Box 1252, Suite 300
Spartanburg, S.C. 29304
Phone: (864) 583-1809
Fax: (864) 582-8119
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Goal...
To increase healthy beliefs and lifestyles of Spartanburg County residents through the implementation of effective prevention programs and community awareness strategies.
The Prevention Resource Center's activities are guided by an Advisory Board comprised of local agencies and organizations. The PRC targets many community problems through education and prevention services. Some of these include:
issues related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse,
the prevention of teenage pregnancy, positive youth development, mental health issues, peer pressure/conflict resolution, wellness and health promotion, community skill building.
PRC Services
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug workshops for children, teenagers, and adults
Health fair exhibits
Statistical information
Collaboration among agencies
Training on risk and protective factors
Coordination of county prevention efforts
Technical and consultative prevention services
Referrals to agencies and community services and programs
PRC Resources
Videos
Brochures
Pamphlets
Books
Posters
Alcohol and Other Drug Identification Kits
Parenting Resources
"This drug awareness program has taught me a lot." Student - Age 14
"I enjoyed the educational program that taught me how to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse; keep up the good work." Parent
"The substance abuse videos are very educational for our youth." High School Teacher
"I had no idea what resources were available to our schools. I plan to use the videos in my college classes next year." College Professor
Helpful Numbers
Spartanburg Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
(864) 582-7588
Spartanburg Detox Center
(864) 596-2300
Alcoholics Anonymous
585-1930
Al-Anon
585-1930
Narcotics Anonymous
1-800-828-5689
Drug Information
Access Line
1-800-942-3425
HIV Interagency Prevention Collaboration
585-8252 (or) 1-888-802-8252
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HIV Interagency Prevention Collaboration of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross (Piedmont and Cherokee County Chapters)
AIDS Support Network of Spartanburg
DHEC (Appalachia III Health District)
Bethlehem Partners in Prevention
Cherokee Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
DSS (Teen Companion Program)
Family Care Council
Limestone College
Piedmont Care Consortium, Inc.
Safe Homes/Rape Crisis Coalition
Spartanburg Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
Spartanburg Health Planning Commission
Spartanburg Methodist College
USC-S
Wofford College
OUR MISSION
To develop community capacity to eliminate the spread of HIV infection among high risk youth, men at risk, and women at risk in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties.
The HIV Interagency Prevention Collaboration is funded by SCDHEC, Division of STD/HIV through CDC Program Announcement 99004.
Services Offered
Audience Specific HIV Education
Peer Programs
Programs Designed to Enhance Healthy Decision Making
HIV/AIDS Instructor Classes
Risk Reduction Education
Confidential Counseling and Referral for Testing
Local and State Referral Service
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 1252
187 West Broad Street
Spartanburg, S.C. 29304
(864) 585-8252
toll free (1-888-802-8252)
Funding provided through a cooperative effort between the Centers for Disease Control and the South Carolina State Department of Health and Environmental Control.
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Spartanburg's Best - Alcohol
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Spartanburg's Best - Tobacco
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SPARTANBURG'S BEST
Beverage Education & Server Training
People who serve alcohol as a profession can be a positive force in reducing alcohol-related problems in our community.
Why Become One of Spartanburg’s Best?
Server training enhances our community's health and safety by:
Reducing the number of drunk drivers
Reducing illegal alcohol sales to minors
Reducing alcohol abuse
Promoting low risk consumption
Providing information to servers to protect them from third party liability lawsuits
Educating licensees and servers about South Carolina liquor laws.
THE BEST CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
Training sessions from 1.5 hours to 3.0 hours designed to meet your needs
Alcohol sales laws
Alcohol-related consequences and liability issues
Policies and procedures to prevent underage purchase of alcohol
Strategies used by underage persons to gain access to alcohol
Process for ID checking
Establishment of practices and policies for management staff
Science-based prevention evaluation
Alcohol can be managed safely, responsibly and profitably, but it takes the cooperation of the consumer, restaurant, law enforcement and the hospitality industry in general.
Spartanburg’s BEST is a community initiative that provides referrals resources for alcohol management within the community.
OUR GOALS
Provide training in responsible beverage sales and service.
Work in partnership to achieve a high quality of life in Spartanburg, free of the dangers of alcohol misuse.
Reduce alcohol availability to underage youth.
WHO SHOULD BE TRAINED WITH BEST?
Hotel/Motel Managers
Food and Beverage Managers
Restaurant and Bar Servers, Owners and Managers
Retail Outlet Food and Beverage Staff and Managers
Liquor Store Staff, Managers and Owners
Elected Officials
Law Enforcement Officers
Public Health Officials
Community Leaders
Special Events Coordinators, Promoters, and Organizers
Caterers
Alcohol Beverage Servers
Mary Lynn Dozier, CSPP
Beverage/Tobacco Education
Server Training
S.A.D.A.C.
187 W. Broad Street
P. O. Box 1252
Spartanburg, S.C. 29304
(864) 582-7588, ext. 333 Fax (864) 582-8119
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SPARTANBURG'S BEST
Beverage Education & Server Training
Can You Pass the T.E.S.T.?
Tobacco Education Service Training
Parents, teachers, and citizens who live in your neighborhood and shop in your store want store owners and their employees to take the sales of tobacco to underage youth seriously. Show them you put kids first and comply with the law.
WHO SHOULD BE TRAINED BY T.E.S.T.?
Retail Outlet Staff and Managers
Wholesale Tobacco Outlet Staff and Managers
Managers with Tobacco Vending Machines on Premise
Community Leaders
Law Enforcement Officers
Elected Officials
THE T.E.S.T. CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
OUR GOAL
Training sessions from 1 hour to 3 hours designed to meet your needs
Legal issues regarding tobacco sales
Information regarding tobacco advertising and promotion
Consequences and liability issues
Policies and procedures to prevent underage purchase of tobacco and tobacco products
Strategies used by underage persons to gain access to alcohol
Process of ID checking
Establishment of practices and policies for management staff
Science-based prevention evaluation
Why Should My Business Participate in T.E.S.T.?
Service training enhances our community's health and safety by:
Protecting youth from the dangers of tobacco and nicotine addiction
Reducing illegal tobacco sales to minors
Providing employees with information which can protect your business from liability
Educating employees about South Carolina laws
Knowing that the best offense is a good defense which includes an aggressive tobacco management policy
Reduce tobacco availability to underage youth
Work in partnership to reduce the health problems of youth related to tobacco
Provide training that ensures compliance, not prosecution
Elements of the program also include:
Volunteer Recruitment
Public Notice
Undercover Buy Operations
Record Keeping
Merchant Notification
Media Coverage
Volunteer Recognition
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