July 2022 McK-UDOS Coalition Newsletter

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COVID-19

While the state of Illinois has ended its mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions, we want to continue to advocate for precautionary measures and guidance to help reduce the spreading of COVID-19 through proper hand washing, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and cleaning and disinfecting regularly. We are currently fully reopened with all programs and services available for in-person and virtual access.

McK-UDOS Coalition Meeting Minutes

Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
Time: 11:30 am- 1:00 pm via Zoom

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS!

Attendance: 10 participants

Carlos Rodriguez (West Care), Peter Xu (Project Vision), Andrew Piotrowski (MAHA), Mimi Tsang (MAHA), Maribel Martinez (BPNC), Roshawnda Brewington (Healthcare Alternative System H.A.S), Justin Kerr (McKinley Park News), Marshay Johnson (Chicago Children's Advocacy Center), Karina Cordova (Saint Anthony Hospital Community Wellness), Erin Virgo (Program Director from Respiratory Health Association).

2. 2022 ILLINOIS YOUTH SURVEY RESULTS PRESENTATION 

  • 1127 participants took part across McKinley Park area and shared their findings with MAHA
  • Alcohol remains the highest substance being used by teens
    • 66% of respondents have NOT drank alcohol within the past year 
  • Accessibility
    • Majority of respondents indicated that it VERY HARD to obtain substances 
      1. 46% said very hard to get alcohol 
      2. 53% said very hard to get marijuana 
      3. 71% said it was very hard to get opioid prescriptions
    • Tobacco Access 
      1. 57% said a friend gave it to them (30 participants total) 
      2. 47% did not get in trouble at home 
      3. 18% received parental permission for vaping 
    • Alcohol Access 
      • 52% got it with their parent's permission 
    • Cannabis access 
      • 73% obtained from a friend or peer
  • Perceptions 
    • Cannabis is now seen as more “cool” than cigarette smoking 
    • 50% perceive that they will NOT be caught by their parents if they drink alcohol without permission 

3. PARTNER SHARING UPDATES

  • MAHA’s summer youth program is underway 
  • Carlos Rodriguez (WestCare Illinois)
    • Edibles are much accesible these days
      • We’ll be called upon at some point to address the issue of edibles 
      • Prevalence and ease of use will need to be addressed 
    • Rincon is having a Violence Awareness Symposium and decided that it would be good to do Naloxone education
    • Safe Festival Project  
      • Designed to point out good behavior (not trying to catch bad behavior) 
      • Volunteers needed for the “Safe Fest” project, admission to music festivals is included 
        • They are going this weekend to Pitchfork Music Fest 
    • Justin Kerr (McKinley Park News)
      • Looking to get “Ni Hao Chicago” podcast series going in Mid-August
    • MAHA – ArtSeed Pop-up on July 19th at Semillas de Justicia 
      • More information: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/artseed-semillas-de-justicia-gardens-0 
    • Discussed compliance checks – will need to check with 9th district to find out how to sign up
    • Resource Guide for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment in McKinley Park
      • Should be geared towards adults 
      • Should be multilingual 
      • Share with Justin Kerr to have it promoted on McKinley Park News 

4. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS 

5. NEXT MEETING

  • Next Meeting – Thursday, September 15 from 11:30am – 1:00pm
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