Congratulations to our #LodiPride Award Recipients!

We would like to congratulate everyone who received "Caring for Youth with Lodi Pride" awards at the LCAT Advisory Board Meeting yesterday (Thursday, March 5).  We appreciate everything you do to keep our youth and community healthy and safe.  Thank you for making a difference! 

Our Award Recipients Included:

  • Mark Lins, for being an outstanding coach and positive role model for the Lodi Youth Basketball Program
  • Lodi Veterinary Care for being a Proud Community Supporter
  • Lodi Marathon #303 for a 100% Alcohol Compliance Check Pass Rate
Vince Breunig (right), Lodi High School Principal, proudly presents a Lodi Pride Award to Mark Lins (left), Coach of the Lodi Youth Basketball Program.

Vince Breunig (right), Lodi High School Principal, proudly presents a Lodi Pride Award to Mark Lins (left), Coach of the Lodi Youth Basketball Program.

Michelle Pare (middle), retired Lodi Music Teacher, presents a Lodi Pride Award to the Lodi Veterinary Care. Pictured from the Lodi Veterinary Care are Dr. Mike Etter (left) and Dr. Bob Steiner (right).

Michelle Pare (middle), retired Lodi Music Teacher, presents a Lodi Pride Award to the Lodi Veterinary Care. Pictured from the Lodi Veterinary Care are Dr. Mike Etter (left) and Dr. Bob Steiner (right).

Paula Enger (right), LCAT Project Coordinator, presents a Lodi Pride Award to Jenny Anderson (left), Manager of the Lodi Marathon #303 gas station.

Paula Enger (right), LCAT Project Coordinator, presents a Lodi Pride Award to Jenny Anderson (left), Manager of the Lodi Marathon #303 gas station.

It Doesn't Start with Heroin...

ENGAGE in a Community Discussion on Drug Trends in the Lodi Area!

On Monday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m., the Columbia County Drug Education & Enforcement Unit will be presenting at the Lodi High School (1100 Sauk Street) in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) Room.  If you have ever wanted to ask local law enforcement your questions about current drug trends in our area, this is your chance!  

This event is being sponsored by the Principals Advisory Council (PAC).  The law enforcement personnel presenting are Det. Lt. Roger Brandner and Det. Sgt. Michael Haverley.  Click here or scroll below to view an event flyer.  Please spread the word and we hope to see you on March 16!

The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Recovery Services

Here is an interesting look at how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can actually support recovery and treatment for mental health issues and substance use disorders.  This is a positive step in bringing awareness to the connection between mental health and substance use disorders.

This meeting shown in the archived session below, brought together the nation's leading experts in the fields of substance use disorders and mental health treatment.  Discussion included the latest programs, policies, and how the ACA is expanding coverage and access to behavioral health services.

To watch the archived session, click here.

What Heroin Addiction Tells Us About Changing Bad Habits

Recently, listeners of the National Public Radio (NPR) heard a story on how environment shapes habits.  It is evidence based and relevant to the work of community coalitions and individuals working to improve the community alcohol environment, although the original research was about heroin addiction (another concern in many Wisconsin communities).

Click here to read and listen to the story - it is well worth the time.
 

Join LCAT Tonight for a Community Team Meeting!

Join LCAT TONIGHT (Thursday, Feb. 19) from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Lodi District Office (115 School Street) for a Community Team Meeting.  At this meeting, we will:

  • Finalize our community presentation
  • Discuss a new Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Grant opportunity
  • Receive information on the March 16 Columbia County Drug Education & Enforcement Unit Presentation on current drug trends
  • Continue our planning for this year

At Community Team Meetings, our goal is to strengthen the web of support around our youth.  Refreshments will be provided and anyone is welcome to attend.  We hope to see you tonight!

Engage in a Current Drug Trends Conversation on March 16!

If you have ever wanted to ask local law enforcement your questions about current drug trends in our area, this is your chance!  On Monday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m., the Columbia County Drug Education & Enforcement Unit will be presenting at the Lodi High School in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) Room.  Click here or scroll below to view the event flyer.

This event is being sponsored by the Principals Advisory Council (PAC).  The law enforcement personnel presenting are Det. Lt. Roger Brandner and Det. Sgt. Michael Haverley.  Please share this and we hope to see you on March 16!

Valentine's Day Surprise

Last week, the Color Outside the Lines (COL) youth group students wrote individual valentines for every student in the middle school and hung them on lockers after school.  Students were so surprised when they arrived at school the next morning!  Check out the photos below.

Color Outside the Lines (COL) is a 6th-8th grade student leadership group at the Lodi Area Middle School.  Students meet during FLEX to plan various activities aimed at improving school climate and to help all students feel important and accepted. 

Other upcoming initiatives the group is working on include "Mix it Up" activities at lunch, a possible "Lock-In" in April, and educational videos.

Join Us on Thursday!

Join LCAT for a Community Team Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19!

That's right - we are having a LCAT Community Team Meeting this Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Lodi District Office (115 School Street).  At this meeting, we will:

  • Finalize our community presentation
  • Discuss a new Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Grant opportunity
  • Receive information on the March 16 Columbia County Drug Education & Enforcement Unit Presentation on current drug trends
  • Continue our planning for this year

At Community Team Meetings, our goal is to strengthen the web of support around our youth.  Refreshments will be provided and anyone is welcome to attend.  We hope to see you on Thursday!

Don't Forget: The Winter Festival is Tomorrow!

Reminder: LCAT, along with Activate Lodi, Lodi XC Ski Club and Lodi C.R.E.W., is sponsoring a family-friendly Winter Festival with cross country skiing and snowshoeing TOMORROW (Sunday, Feb. 15.) from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Lodi High School.  The LCAT Block Party Wagon will be on-site and we will provide hot chocolate and coffee to keep you warm.

For more information, view the flyer below or click here to view a previous blog post on the Winter Festival.  We hope you can join us for a fun afternoon!

Reminder: Winter Festival on Sunday

Reminder: LCAT, along with Activate Lodi, Lodi XC Ski Club and Lodi C.R.E.W., is sponsoring a family-friendly Winter Festival with cross country skiing and snowshoeing this Sunday, Feb. 15. from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Lodi High School.  The LCAT Block Party Wagon will be on-site and we will provide hot chocolate and coffee to keep you warm.

For more information, view the flyer below or click here to view a previous blog post on the Winter Festival.  We hope you can join us for a fun afternoon!

Ski and Snow Shoe on Sunday!

Stop by the Lodi High School this Sunday, February 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.!  LCAT, along with Activate Lodi, Lodi XC Ski Club and Lodi C.R.E.W., is sponsoring a family-friendly Winter Festival with cross country skiing and snowshoeing (pending weather conditions). 

Don't have skis or snow shoes?  Don't worry!  There will be cross country skis and snowshoes available to borrow.  There will also be FREE lessons, a FREE fun snowshoe race and a FREE fun cross country ski race.  The LCAT Block Party Wagon will be on-site and we will provide hot chocolate and coffee to keep you warm.

So, bring your family for a great time outdoors!  Please Note: We must have snow or the event will be canceled.  Activities will be held near the pool area and stadium of the Lodi High School.  Come all afternoon or stay just for a bit.  See you then!

How Do You Dispose of Your Prescription Medications?

Have you been holding off on properly disposing of your prescription medications?  Do you know where to dispose of them?  LCAT's NEW video, which can be found here or by scrolling below, explains the importance of disposing of medications properly and gives information on the drop box.  

Leaving unused prescription medications in your medicine cabinet is a temptation that does not have to exist!  The Prescription Drug Drop Box is located in the lobby of the Lodi Police Station (142 S. Main Street, Lodi) and is open from 7 AM - 3:30 PM daily. 

Come Join the Winter Festival Fun!

Stop by the Lodi High School on Sunday, February 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.!  LCAT, along with Activate Lodi, Lodi XC Ski Club and Lodi C.R.E.W., is sponsoring a family-friendly Winter Festival with cross country skiing and snowshoeing (pending weather conditions). 

Don't have skis or snow shoes?  Don't worry!  There will be cross country skis and snowshoes available to borrow.  There will also be FREE lessons, a FREE fun snowshoe race and a FREE fun cross country ski race.  The LCAT Block Party Wagon will be on-site and we will provide hot chocolate and coffee to keep you warm.

So, bring your family for a great time outdoors!  Please Note: We must have snow or the event will be canceled.  Activities will be held near the pool area and stadium of the Lodi High School.  Come all afternoon or stay just for a bit.  See you then!


New Prescription Drug Drop Box Video

The Lodi Community Action Team (LCAT), along with the Lodi Police Department, operate a Prescription Drug Drop Box for those in the Lodi, WI area.  A new video, which can be found here or by scrolling below, explains the importance of disposing of medications properly and gives information on the drop box.  

Leaving unused prescription medications in your medicine cabinet is a temptation that does not have to exist!  The Prescription Drug Drop Box is located in the lobby of the Lodi Police Station (142 S. Main Street, Lodi) and is open from 7 AM - 3:30 PM daily. 

Complete the Winter Challenge!

In case you missed our blog post from a few weeks ago, LCAT has a challenge for YOUR family!  We are challenging you to spend more quality family time together.  You may be wondering what your family can do during this time of year.  It's so COLD outside!

Well, we have the solution!  We have compiled a "Winter Challenge" Activity Sheet, which lists several outdoor and indoor family activities in our area.  Try completing as many activities as you can this winter!  

This challenge sheet was modeled after The Real Happy Hour initiative, which promotes families spending more quality time together.  We also have information about The Real Happy Hour on our website and you can download more family challenge activity sheets (just scroll to the bottom of the page).

We hope to help your family stay busy and spend time together all year long!

Reminder: LCAT Meeting on January 15!

Join us for our next Community Team Meeting on Thursday, January 15 from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the Lodi School District Office (115 School Street, Lodi).  At this meeting, we will be planning for the new year!  If you would like to help us plan, please join us.  

In addition to future planning, we will be discussing the results from a survey we sent out.  The survey addresses how well LCAT is meeting the needs of our coalition members.  It is very important to LCAT that we can get your feedback, so please click here to take the survey if you haven't already.  Your response is appreciated!

At Community Team Meetings, our goal is to strengthen the web of support around our youth.  Refreshments will be provided and anyone is welcome to attend.  We hope to see you on January 15!

Start Out the New Year by Being Engaged in Your Community

Start out the new year by being engaged in your community! There are two ways to do this right now:

1) Our next Community Team Meeting is on Thursday, January 15 from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the Lodi School District Office (115 School Street, Lodi).  At this meeting, we will be planning for the new year!  If you would like to help us plan, please join us.  

2) In addition to future planning, we will be discussing the results from a survey we are sending out today.  The survey addresses how well LCAT is meeting the needs of our coalition members.  It is very important to LCAT that we can get your feedback, so please click here to take the survey.  Your response is appreciated!

At Community Team Meetings, our goal is to strengthen the web of support around our youth.  Refreshments will be provided and anyone is welcome to attend.  We hope to see you on January 15!

We Challenge YOUR Family!

LCAT has a challenge for YOUR family!  We are challenging you to spend more quality family time together.  You may be wondering what your family can do during this time of year.  It's so COLD outside!

Well, we have the solution!  We have compiled a "Winter Challenge" Activity Sheet, which lists several outdoor and indoor family activities in our area.  Try completing as many activities as you can this winter!  

This challenge sheet was modeled after The Real Happy Hour initiative, which promotes families spending more quality time together.  We also have information about The Real Happy Hour on our website and you can download more family challenge activity sheets here (scroll to the bottom of the page).

We hope to help your family stay busy and spend time together all year long!