Community on the Move Blanchard Community Coalition, A Turning Point Partnership Judy Williamson, Coalition Chairperson Amanda James, McClain County Health Department Tara Douglas, McClain County Health Department

Introduction Blanchard, Oklahoma Population:7,93589% Caucasian Median Income: $69,595 Blanchard

Getting Started Blanchard Public Schools in partnership with Norman Alcohol Addiction & Information Center started the Blanchard Community Coalition in The community came together after receiving the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment results of high alcohol and drug abuse among middle and high school students. The coalition worked to find a place for youth and families to be healthy and active by writing grants to supply park equipment, prevention programs, and fun activities. The coalition partnered with the SWAT program and the youth presented to the school board to pass a 24/7 no tobacco policy within the schools.

Partnerships The coalition started running newspaper ads, meeting with community schools, PTA’s, businesses, churches, community members, to invite them to the coalition. Fundraising Initiatives The coalition attended monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheons and sponsored a luncheon 1x a year to present to the group. The coalition hosts an annual Christmas meeting/luncheon and provide attendees with an annual report and future plans. Coalition began to partner with the City of Blanchard, City Parks Department, Blanchard Chamber, Nu Chi women's sorority, faith based community, local banks, law enforcement, local businesses Community businesses began to donate funds, time, and supplies or meeting space to support the coalition.

Action Started SWAT youth program at Blanchard Middle School in 2006 who led city council to pass 24/7 no tobacco policy and provided the school with signage to promote the policy. Received $5000 WIC grant in 2007 to fund Lion’s park improvement and a Blanchard Family Fun Day event at Lion’s Park to launch new walking trail and park amenities Partnered with the University of Oklahoma to provide focus groups around the community to determine needs. Partnered with the City of Blanchard in 2008 to rent a vacant building out for $1/Annually to provide a Teen Center for the youth of the community Awarded another $5000 WIC grant in 2010 to help fund the Annual Fall Festival and a CATCH program at First United Methodist Church in Blanchard

Action Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Assessments completed in 2011 Launched McClain County Health Improvement Plan in 2012 with priority areas: ◦Tobacco Use Prevention ◦Obesity Reduction ◦Children's Health ◦Children's Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Action Received Drug Free Communities grant funding starting in 2011 of over $500,000 over a 5 year period. This brought 2 staff members into McClain County for substance abuse prevention. Received TSET tobacco grant funding in 2011 and has brought 2 staff into McClain County. Now have all of McClain County schools covered under 24/7 no tobacco policies.

Moving plans into Action Strategic Planning Consensus Workshop with Dot Voting Action Plans with individual assignments Subcommittee’s Partnerships

Action Plan

Action Annual Blanchard Fall Festival Teen night events 2x annually Partner with the city and chamber on special events (May Daze, 4 th of July Celebration, Harlem Basketball Game, Concert in the Park Summer Series) Newspaper advertisement- Bi-weekly coalition column Middle School SWAT Program Girl Power Camp Partner with University of Oklahoma to do interviews and focus groups with Middle School students on prescription drug abuse Fundraising

Certified Healthy Community The Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program launched a community certification in 2010 after Governor Fallin signed the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Communities Act. The coalition developed a subcommittee to meet once a month to address each area of the application and gather documentation.

Certified Healthy Community Applied for Certified Healthy Community Program for the first time in Blanchard received the “Merit” level certification. Applied and received TSET Incentive grant funding for $8000 to build a community basketball court and to improve the city park.

Certified Healthy Community In 2013, the community coalition was able to present to the city council and passed a city ordinance to ban all tobacco products including e-cigs on city owned property.

Certified Healthy Community After passing their tobacco ordinance, Blanchard applied for Certified Healthy Status and was awarded “Excellent” level certification In 2014, the Blanchard community is eligible for up to $40,000 in TSET incentive grant funds to create a healthier community.

Certified Healthy Community Applications for the Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program can be found at: healthy/ The 2014 applications will be made available in August and are due on November 1 st Applications can be submitted online

Certified Healthy Oklahoma Once certified, communities are eligible to apply for incentive grant funding through TSET Applications are submitted online, more information can be found at: nts.html

Certified Healthy Community The community has seen several benefits to the Certified Healthy process. Serves as a guideline and strategic planning tool for coalition efforts. Increased collaboration between stakeholders. Gives community recognition for all of their hard work.

Lessons Learned Communication is key Allow for process time It takes a community Allow input from all stakeholders

Questions??? Thank you Judy Williamson: Amanda James: Tara Douglas: