Congrats to Predestined Teen Outreach!
Steppin’ It Up Coalition wishes to congratulate Predestined Teen Outreach, a partner in making a change in Pickens County, on receiving the Gold Star from the Department of Juvenile Justice. The…
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Our Vision
To educate our youth on the dangers and health implications of alcohol, tobacco, and drug exposure and use.
We actively advocate for a community that:
- Prevents access to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products by youth.
- Promotes abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in youth.
- Supports and promotes effective tobacco, alcohol and drug cessation and counseling programs for all individuals.
- Protects the health and safety of our children, youth, and adults.
Our Mission
To strengthen a generation of youth in Pickens County who are armed with the knowledge, motivation, and support to combat the temptations of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
OUR
BOARD
Our board is made up of several members of the community who recognized that our community had a need for education regarding drug and alcohol abuse.
Meet the BoardSector Chairs
Maddy Butler
Youth
Stephanie Finley
Parent
Cheri Anthony
Business
Pickens Recreation Department
Summit Media
Media
Lori Gwinn
School
School District of Pickens County
Ryan Smith
Youth Serving Organization
YMCA
Captain Chad Brooks
Law Enforcement
Pickens County Sheriff’s Department
Ooloney River Association
Religious or Fraternal Organization
Shoals Creek Baptist Church
Religious or Fraternal Organization
Reverend Charles F. Hendricks
Religious or Fraternal Organization
Dale Ramey
Civic or Volunteer
Rotary Club
Cheryl Aguero, RN
Healthcare Professional
AnMed Health Cannon
Dedrick Henderson
State, Local, or Tribal Governmental Agency with Expertise in the Field of Substance Abuse
DJJ
Fiona Newell
Other Organization Involved in Reducing Substance Abuse
Pickens County Youth Board
SI COALITION
MINUTES
- August 2017 Coalition Meeting
- July 2017 Coalition Meeting
- June 2017 Coalition Meeting
- May 2017 Coalition Meeting
- April 2017 Coalition Meeting
- March 2017 Coalition Meeting
- February 2017 Coalition Meeting
- January 2017 Coalition Meeting
- Meeting Minutes Archive
- December 2016 Coalition Meeting
- November 2016 Coalition Meeting
- October 2016 Coalition Meeting
- September 2016 Coalition Meeting
- August 2016 Coalition Meeting
- July 2016 Coalition Meeting
- June 2016 Coalition Meeting
- May 2016 Coalition Meeting
- April 2016 Coalition Meeting
- March 2016 Coalition Meeting
- February 2016 Coalition Meeting
- January 2016 Coalition Meeting
- December 2015 Coalition Meeting
- November 2015 Coalition Meeting
- October 2015 Coalition Meeting
- September 2015 Coalition Meeting
- August 2015 Coalition Meeting
- June 2015 Coalition Meeting
- May 2015 Coalition Meeting
- April 2015 Coalition Meeting
- March 2015 Coalition Meeting
- February 2015 Coalition Meeting
- January 2015 Coalition Meeting
- December 2014 Coalition Meeting
- SICU Meeting Minutes November 10, 2014
- Steppin' It Up Coalition Minutes 10/13/14
- August 2014 Steppin' It Up Coalition Minutes
- Steppin It Up Coalition Minutes 07/14/14 2
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Special Event: Lessons of Redemption
The Steppin’ It Up Coalition of Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County brought Kevin Shird to speak to local children Friday March 31 and April 1, 2017 about bad decisions and second chances. The “Lessons of Redemption” event was held at the Liberty Civic Auditorium on Friday, and the “Choices” event was held at Gettys Middle School on Saturday. Mr. Shird is an international speaker and author who provides informative talks on his life and the key word of ‘redemption.’ Youth who attended the events received a free copy of Kevin’s book “Lessons of Redemption.” To learn more about Kevin, visit his Facebook page.
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First Annual Hands Across the Carolinas 5k Run/Walk
“Did you know that per capita Pickens County is the second in the state of South Carolina, only behind Horry County, in opioid fatalities? Last year there were 366 murders in the state of South Caro…
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Please join us on Saturday October 21, 2017 for the Hands Across the Carolinas 5K Run/Walk and Festival. Registration is at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-across-the-carolinas-tickets-36077209906…
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