YOUth CARES formed in September 2009 to empower local youth to carry out the Concho Valley CARES Coalition mission - to eliminate substance abuse through community effort.

YOUth CARES consists of a variety of teens from both Central and Lake View High Schools.  Youth from all across the Concho Valley are invited to join us.

MHMR
424 S. Oakes
San Angelo, TX 76901

On Tuesday, October, 2010, neighborhoods throughout San Angelo are being invited to join forces with other communities throughout Texas for the "27th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.  National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the San Angelo Police Department, will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world.  In all, over 35 million people are expected to participate in ‘America's Night Out against Crime'. 

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Many neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, carnivals, flashlight walks, youth activities, and anticrime rallies.  Locations and their contacts are as follows:

• Solid Rock Church- Bernice Urteaga- Bernice.urteaga@sanangelotexas.us
• North Side Boys and Girls Club- Lonnie Green III- lonkay77@aol.com
• Wall Brethren - Tommy Tallas- rev.tjt@verizon.net, Robert Berrie- rberrie@suddenlink.net
• Angelo Skate and Fun Center- Matt or Shawn Trubenstein- therink_sanangelo@yahoo.com
• The Landings- Dawn Templin- dtemplin@pinnaclefamily.com
• Bent Tree Apartments- Sally Hawthorne- benttreeapts@ores.com
• TLC Church- Kat Rowoldt- 4katsemail@gmail.com
• Community organizations are invited to have booths at as many locations as possible.  If interested, please contact the site coordinators listed above.

Please join us in Texas' Night Out Against Crime!  Click here for flyer!

You're invited to our opening ceremony for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 5, 2010
5:30pm
San Angelo Visitor's Center
Beginning at 5:30

Please Join us in our efforts to fight domestic violence  
and to remember it's not just a family issue but a community issue as well.

Guest Speakers attending are as follows:

• James Hendon- Opening Prayer
• Tim Vasquez-Chief of Police
• Johnny Silvas-City Council
• Chris Taylor-County Attorney's Office
• John Redwine- Concho Valley Rape Crisis
• Child Protective Services
• Special Guest Speaker 

Walk for Domestic Violence and reception will begin following the ceremony.

Contact Tabitha at  325-655-5775 or email Tabitha.Ramirez@icdbridges.com for more information.

Social and Health Resources Coalition presents Illegal Drug Trafficking in San Angelo
 
Friday, October 8
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. (Come earlier if dining)
Rio Concho Manor Recreation Room
401 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo

Guest Speaker:  Lieutenant David Howard, Community Services Supervisor, San Angelo Police Department

Lieutenant Howard will discuss the various types of illegal drugs found in San Angelo, with an emphasis on the availability and distribution of methamphetamines. 
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During the presentation, enjoy a delicious buffet provided by McGowen's Catering.  The buffet will include at least two meats, vegetables, salad bar, desserts, tea, and coffee. Cost:  $6.50 (includes beverage).  Lunch is optional for attendees.  Bring a brown bag or just bring yourself.

At each meeting, attendees are given the opportunity to introduce themselves and give a brief "pitch" regarding the latest development or upcoming event within their organization.  Handouts and promotional items are welcome.  Feel free to bring a co-worker or family member....everyone is invited!  Reservations not required.

You are cordially invited to participate in a dialogue with Cliff Richey, co-author, of ACING DEPRESSION,
A Tennis Champion's Toughest Match and some of his Friends.

Ralph Terry, Rudy GatlinEd Marinaro, Steve Gatlin, Michael Finney, Donny Anderson, Sherwood Stewart, Jan Stenerud

October 11, 2010
7-9 pm
C.J. Davidson Auditorium
Angelo State University
Free Admission / Refreshments
2 Free CEUs
Book available for purchase

PDF flyer here!

Sponsored by:
MHMR Services for the Concho Valley
NAMI-Concho Valley
River Crest Hospital

YOUth CARES formed in September 2009 to empower local youth to carry out the Concho Valley CARES Coalition mission - to eliminate substance abuse through community effort.

YOUth CARES consists of a variety of teens from both Central and Lake View High Schools.  Youth from all across the Concho Valley are invited to join us.

MHMR
424 S. Oakes
San Angelo, TX 76901

Concho Valley RSVP presents
Making the Most of Today's Volunteer

Featuring noted Volunteer Management Expert
Sarah Jane Rehnborg, Ph.D

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
8:30am-3:30pm
Christ the King Retreat Center
802 Ford St.
Pre-registration is required.

The interactive day will provide participants with the opportunity to:

• Explore a framework to expand and enhance volunteer involvement
• Share exciting service opportunities and brainstorm options for engageing today's volunteers
• Review current management practices and assess your program's infrastructure
• Examine issues in performance measurement as they pertain to volunteer involvement

For more information, please call Mary Herbert at 325-223-6387 or email mherbert@wtrc.com.

The Concho Valley CARES Coalition is hosting a reception honoring Bishop Michael Pfeifer on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 1:00-1:30pm at the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley located on 3553 Houston Harte, San Angelo, TX.  Click here for PDF invite.

Bishop Michael Pfeifer founded the Concho Valley CARES Coalition in March 2007 when he called community leaders to action to address the methamphetamine issue in our community.  In September 2008, CARES was awarded the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant and officially changed its focus to overall substance abuse concerns.

The reception is open to the public and hors d'oeurves will be served.  Please RSVP to Nichole Monzon at nicholem@adaccv.org or 325-224-3481.  Our regularly scheduled Concho Valley CARES Coalition meeting will follow the reception.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

Meeting locations vary; please visit our homepage to learn where this meeting is.  Thank you!

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

*denotes meeting has been changed from regularly scheduled date

October 14, 2010
7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Coney Island
212 S. Chadbourne St.
San Angelo, TX

Live Entertainment, Dancing, and Exciting
Campaign Activities
$20 Suggested Donation
Come Pick up your yard sign and show San Angelo we can have fun in a SMOKE FREE environment!!!

Click here for PDF flyer!

Please join us for Gospel Fest!

Saturday, October 16, 2010
4:00-10:00pm
MLK Park

Free Admission! Free Food! Free Music!
Community Informational Booths!

YOUth CARES formed in September 2009 to empower local youth to carry out the Concho Valley CARES Coalition mission - to eliminate substance abuse through community effort.

YOUth CARES consists of a variety of teens from both Central and Lake View High Schools.  Youth from all across the Concho Valley are invited to join us.

MHMR
424 S. Oakes
San Angelo, TX 76901

San Angelo ISD Administrative Offices
1621 University Ave
San Angelo, TX

Drug-Free Community Month Event 

Please Join Us as We Host Our Annual Red Ribbon Week Press Event!

Saturday, October 23, 2010
3:00pm
Tom Green County Court House Lawn

Join us as we read our city proclamation.  Refreshments will be served. 

Kirby Park
October 24, 2010
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Free Face Painting
• Free Games
• Free Beverages
• Limited Free T-Shirts

Printable PDF flyer here!

YOUth CARES formed in September 2009 to empower local youth to carry out the Concho Valley CARES Coalition mission - to eliminate substance abuse through community effort.

YOUth CARES consists of a variety of teens from both Central and Lake View High Schools.  Youth from all across the Concho Valley are invited to join us.

MHMR
424 S. Oakes
San Angelo, TX 76901

Drug-Free Community Month Event 

Wear RED to show your support of Drug-Free Community Month and RED Ribbon Week! 

For those wearing RED, local restaurants will be giving discounts to patron.  More information to come pertaining to participating restaurants.

Drug-Free Community Month Event 

Local schools will compete for prizes for their use of the color red and anti-drug messages.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month for our closing ceremony we will hold a Candlelight Vigil In memory of the victims that died in Texas during 2009 due to Domestic Violence.

Please join us in lighting a candle in remembrance of the 111 victims that have passed.

*Remember that Domestic Violence is a community issue not just a family problem*

When: October 28, 2010
Where: Tom Green County Court House Steps
Time: 6:30p.m -?
Held By: NewBridge Family Shelter
Contact person: Carol Salazar - 325-658-8631

Printable PDF here!

VOULNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSSIT US IN THE READINGS OF THE NAMES OF THE VICTIMS.  If you are interested in volunteering please call and let me know ASAP. All volunteers are asked to wear black the night of the event.