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Ozark County Substance Abuse Task Force
Our
Projects
OCSATF is committed to implementing programs dedicated to prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse.
1. Establishing or supporting a treatment center at/near Ozark County
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2. Sponsoring individuals entering a residential treatment center
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3. Providing funds to prevention and education series held at schools or community centers throughout the year
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4. Supporting Ozark County law enforcement’s newly added canine unit
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5. Providing funds to establish a transportation service for individuals to get to and from treatment courts, work/training centers, recovery group meetings, etc.
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6. Setting up a shelter or arranging a temporary room / motel for individuals to settle while awaiting process to move into a treatment facility or help center
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7. Setting up a safe center/facility for pregnant women and their unborn child while receiving treatment for their substance abuse/treatment
OCSATF SUCCESSES
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OCSATF became a registered coalition in conjunction with Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO) on August 13, 2019. CPO is a regional organization that provides resources for mental health, substance abuse, and other issues that communities are faced with.
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In collaboration with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), the second annual Fields of Faith, which is a student-led worship service, was held at Gainesville High School football field on October 9, 2019. We have partnered with FCA groups throughout the county to host lock-ins, giving children a safe place to have fun and learn of the dangers of substance abuse.
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Christian Research Hospital awarded the Task Force $2,500 on January 29, 2020.
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Community Navigator was selected and began working for the Task Force on June 16, 2020. The role of the navigator is essentially to serve as a liaison and support individuals in need of finding a treatment center or help during recovery to transition back into the community.
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Dangers of Vaping program presented at local schools in 2020.
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GenerationRx presentation at DOW Camp in August 2021.
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Created drug awareness and prevention signs to be used in schools and other public locations.
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Opened men's Action Recovery Center in Gainesville November 2023.
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Opened women's Action Recovery Center in Gainesville February 2023.
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Ozark County Substance Abuse Task Force In the News
Ozark County Substance Abuse Task Force