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Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA)

CHOOSE LIFE, NOT DRUGS!

Logo CAASA

 
CAASA, Inc.
P.O. Box 2104
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-FREE (3733)
Fax: 410-535-5467

Email: CAASA@co.cal.md.us

   
Department Overview

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc., CAASA, is a grassroots coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to fighting alcohol and other drug abuse in Calvert County. In addition, CAASA is a non-profit corporation that raises funds to support this vital effort.

Mission Statement

CAASA will involve the entire community to promote a healthy environment free of alcohol and other drug abuse.

Goals

  • To encourage citizens to take an active role in preventing substance abuse.
  • To foster an attitude that alcohol and drug abuse is unacceptable.
  • To support the expansion of school-based substance abuse prevention activities.
  • To help abusers and their families achieve a drug-free lifestyle.
  • To assist businesses in promoting an alcohol and drug-free workplace.


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Department Contacts

Candice M. D'Agostino, CAASA Coordinator

 Toni Zinn, CAASA Office Assistant



CAASA Board of Directors
 
Executive Board:
  • Chris Comer, President
  • Janet Bateman, Vice President
  • Lt. Randy Stephens, Treasurer
  • Barbara Brown, Secretary
Honorary Board Members:
  • Senator Roy Dyson
  • George W. Owings, III
  • Lynda Bowman
  • Alice Galligan
  • Joyce E. Nalley
  • Grace Rymer
  • Guffrie Smith, Jr.
  • Kathy P. Smith
  • Larry Titus
  • Judge E. Gregory Wells

Board of Directors:

  • John Bateman
  • Sheriff Mike Evans
  • Margaret Charnley-Hallstead
  • LaTisha Hawkins
  • Reverend Todd Marple
  • Karen Neal
  • Chris Moore
  • Debbie Mister
  • Leslie Florestano Peek
  • Kathleen Porecki
  • Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt
  • William Smith, Jr.
  • R. Calvert Steuart
  • Jacob Cook, Student Member

 


The Community Drug Free Bill of Rights...
  1. The right to a place of work that is free of drug or alcohol abuse.
  2. The right to homes and neighborhoods free of illegal drugs and drug abuse.
  3. The right to schools and colleges free of illegal drugs and drug or alcohol abuse.
  4. The right to streets and highways free of drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
  5. The right to beaches, parks and other recreational settings, which are free of illegal drugs and drug or alcohol abuse.
  6. The right to communities that support healthy, drug and alcohol-free lifestyles.

Adapted from People Who Care, San Diego, CA

 

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