Mission Statement: To eliminate substance abuse through community effort.

Vision Statement: Our dream is through God's guidance; we unite our community, and create an environment that encourages the elimination of substance abuse, so our children and families can thrive in a spiritual, moral, healthy, drug free environment.

Current Drug Trends Presentation

On August 12th, the Concho Valley CARES Coalition along with the San Angelo Police Department will host a presentation titled Current Drug Trends. It will take place at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, located at 1 Love St, from 11:15am‐1:45pm.  Flyer here.

Dr. Jane Maxwell, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Texas, will offer the most up‐to‐date
information on ever‐changing and evolving state and national drug trends beginning at 11:45. Sergeant Bill Mabe, of the San Angelo Police Department will follow Dr. Maxwell's presentation with current local drug trends effecting our community. Both presenters will display actual drugs and drug paraphernalia as visual aids and be available to answer questions.

This event is free and open to the public. Due to the subject matter and visual aides present, only adults will be permitted to attend. Lunch will be served at 11:15.

For more information, contact E. Angelina Osornio at 325‐224‐3481 or angelinao@adaccv.org.

DATE: Thursday, August 12, 2010
TIME: 11:15am - 1:45pm
LOCATION: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love Rd, San Angelo, TX.  Map below.
Light Lunch will be provided!  No RSVP is required.

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Next YOUth CARES Meeting

DATE: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: TBD

Food will be provided!

Please click on 'Community Events' to learn more about the events below hosted by our partner agencies!

• Summer 2010: Texas Hunger Initiative - Feeding Youth All Summer!
• July 21, 2010: The Texas Nonprofit Management Network
• July 22, 2010: Teen Dating Violence Class Hosted by Rape Crisis Center
• August 3, 4, 2010: Concho Valley Rape Crisis Center Volunteer Training
• August 4, 5, 6, 2010: Peace Camp 2010 by Oneness of Life

Did You Know Talking to Your Teens Helps Reduce Substance Abuse?

Click here to learn more!

¿Sabía usted que hablar con su adolescente ayuda a reducir el consumo de drogas? ¡Aprenda 6 de otras maneras ahora!

¡Haga clic aquí aprender más!

Thanks to Angelo State University's Community Development Initiative for providing the information!

¿Querría más información en español? ¡Haga clic aquí en nuestro menú para entrar a sitios españoles de idioma! Rollo al fin de página.

Smoke-Free San Angelo Committee Update

For the latest progress and meeting times, click here.

The Concho Valley CARES Coalition is a supporter of Smoke-Free San Angelo.  You can find out more information on http://www.smokefreesanangelo.org/.

New Tobacco Controls Have Public Health Impact

Click on the icon to learn the latest from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the new tobacco regulations.

San Angelo ISD PRIDE Rally Recap

CARES assisted San Angelo ISD with their PRIDE Rally, which took place on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the San Angelo Coliseum.  PRIDE Groups are student organizations that focus on positive messages and encouraging their peers to remain drug-free.  Every year the 5th graders host an end of year rally to celebrate their accomplishments. 

This year local role models recorded a video message to the students encouraging them to remain drug-free.  Thanks go to Jonathon Smith (Slide Receiver from Lake View High School), Councilman Johnny Silvas (San Angelo City Council), Sherri Willocks, RN, BSN (Trauma Coordinator at SACMC) and Officer Zach Upton (SAPD), and Anchor and Reporter Nichole Sanchez (KSAN-TV).  Please enjoy the video below!

Please check out news coverage.  Thanks to CARES members Retha Fortenberry for the great interview!  http://conchovalleyhomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=75585

Neighborhood Action Investment League (NAIL)

NAIL, a project of Angelo State University's Community Development Initiative, received seed money from an ASU research enhancement grant.  The broad focus of the NAIL is to compile an inventory of local social development needs and prioritize them through an open and user-driven model that requires the active civic engagement of the residents of targeted neighborhoods.  Click here to visit their site!

We now have a Twitter Page!

Concho Valley CARES 2009 Annual Report Now Available!

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the 2009 Concho Valley CARES Annual Report, titled  Roadmap to Success: From a Call to Action to Lasting Impact, contact E. Angelina Osornio at angelinao@adaccv.org or 325-224-3481.

A Call To Action Parent Guide

CV CARES released A Call To Action-A Parent Guide for Speaking to Your Kids About Drugs on September 26, 2009.  It is a publication that was created in-house by Julie Alonso and Judy McCorquodale and translated by CARES member, Juan Flores.  They are now available!  To obtain free copies for your agency/organization or for yourself, please contact E. Angelina Osornio at 325-224-3481 or angelinao@adaccv.org.