ReCAST BR News

Since joining the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention last year, I have been inspired by the amazing work our prevention partners are doing to support our young people during this challenging time. What has really stood out to me is not just your continued work and dedication, but the amazing work and dedication of the young people in your programs who have not just stood by during the pandemic, but sought out leadership roles within prevention programs, to bring their unique perspectives, skills and creative ideas to the work of prevention. This year during National Prevention Week (NPW), May 9–15, 2021, SAMHSA wants to highlight the amazing work of these young leaders by asking them to record a short video highlighting their work and motivation to take leadership roles in prevention programs.  See flyer for details.

In brief, the Brighter Future Program is an initiative I've started to bridge the barrier of access and income to optical health and wellness. We are providing FREE Eye Examinations & Eye Glasses (Glasses, if needed).  Optical health is much broader than "needing glasses" there are other health conditions that can be present even if someone doesn't need glasses. Typical eye screenings at schools do not catch the underlying conditions that a Full Eye examination does. So we want to make sure every child has the same access to a Full eye examination.  It's a year round program but we are doing a big event to service as many kids as possible ages 6-12 !!!  Saturday March 27th,2021  8AM - 3PM Leo S Butler Center 950 E Washington St. Baton   Rouge, LA  70802   Must call to reserve a spot for this event.  225-751-4100 (then select option 2)

Presenters at the March 2021 meeting of the ReCAST Coalition included staff from Mayor-President Weston Broome's Healthy BR initiative and VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) .  Members asked organization representatives about their missions and how they might partner in future to mutual benefit. Presentations were followed by Member updates and news of upcoming events.  Stay tuned here for dates and info!      

  ReCAST Baton Rouge March 2021 Coalition Meeting Thursday, March 18 ⋅ 1:30 – 3:00pm Locatio JOIN WEBEX MEETING https://brla.webex.com/brla/j.php?MTID=m80cc351256d8dd5681a57645fa3ec286 Meeting number (access code): 187 695 8418 Meeting password: SgghGPwq539

    OUR MISSION To promote responsible committed fatherhood through education, strong relationships, holistic health, and socioeconomic improvement opportunities.   #SupportSolutions [ CLICK TO VIEW FULL NEWSLETTER ]

UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF MARCH 18 ReCAST partners Tonja Myles of Free Indeed and Nicole Scott of The BRidge Agency are requesting your participation in an Easter event referred to as the   Baton Rouge Bunny Bash!   These two agencies will be working with many organizations and partners such as BRPD, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office, The Baton Rouge Food Bank, and others.  The event will take place at Memorial Stadium (front parking area) on   Sunday, March 28 from 1 pm – 3 pm   but organizations are required to set up  at 9am .  This event will be COVID friendly and will consist of drive-through giveaways from organizations and food boxes donated by the Baton Rouge Food Bank.  This email serves to secure registrations from interested ReCAST Coalition members that are interested in participating in this event by handing out informational brochures on agency resources and services along with any giveaways you may deem appropriate.  Tents, chairs and tables are welcomed to