Substance Abuse and Mental Health Committee
In brief: Created to advise the Public Affairs Committee of the Board on available services and information regarding the treatment of substance abuse problems and problems relative to mental health. The committee generally meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, January 23rd, April 23rd, July 23rd, and October 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Administration Building, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
Ordinance Establishing Committee
2021 Members
Howard H. Covitz, Ph.D.
Mathew Abraham
Jacques Lipetz
Beverly Fries
Stacey Halstead
Rebecca Cherry
Samantha Coppola
3 vacancies
Major Committee Undertakings
Making a Difference Awards
Recognizes a person, business or organization that contributes to the community in any of the following ways:
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Preventing tobacco, drug or alcohol abuse
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Increasing awareness of the dangers of drug or alcohol abuse
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Improving conditions for the mentally ill
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Combating domestic violence
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Mentoring children to achieve their potential
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Improving the well-being for older adults
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Any other health-related activity that makes a difference in these areas.
Submit a nomination.
DARE
The Committee supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) curriculum in Cheltenham School District and often sends representatives to their graduation ceremonies.
Resources
The Committee collects and periodically updates its distribution material, provided by county, state and federal agencies.