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Drug Free Aroostook, a community coalition to address Substance Abuse Prevention in Aroostook County, Maine

Award Number: NH28CE003050
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL
OPDIV: CDC
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/31/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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Drug Free Aroostook, a community coalition to address Substance Abuse Prevention in Aroostook County, Maine - Project Abstract – Community Overview Project Name: Drug Free Aroostook, a program of the Aroostook County Action Program Key Features of the Community: Aroostook County residents face challenges of rural isolation living in the northeastern-most corner of the United States. Approximately 5% of the state's population resides in Aroostook County with 67,000 people dispersed throughout 21.6% of the state’s land mass (U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts: Aroostook County, Maine). The overall racial diversity of the county is on par with the rest of the state with 95% of the population reporting as Caucasian, 1.1% African American, 1.9% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. Significantly, however, there are three regional hubs; southern, central and northern. Each region is rich in its own cultural influences. A population with Acadian French heritage resides on both sides of the international border in the northern St. John River valley, forming a unique, international culture shared with New Brunswick and Quebec Provinces of Canada. The County is also home to two Native American communities, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs in central Aroostook and the Houlton Band of Maliseets in southern Aroostook. The county's economic base has roots in agricultural activities such as logging and farming. An aging population supports a large number of health care jobs. In general, wages in the region remain lower than the rest of the state (median household income $39,021 vs. $53,024). Difficulty in meeting basic needs and few opportunities for advancement cause an out-migration of workforce-age people, which becomes a barrier to attracting vital businesses and industry. When compared to Maine, Aroostook County has a lower percentage of high school graduates (87.6% vs. 92.1%), fewer persons with a Bachelor's Degree or higher (18.5% vs. 30.0%), and a higher percentage of people living in poverty (14.4% vs. 11.1%). Historical Perspective: Substance abuse in Aroostook County is a pervasive, inter generational problem that underlies a significant portion of both criminal activity and social problems. Historically, alcohol and marijuana have been the substances primarily abused by both youth and adults in the county. Legalization of recreational marijuana in 2016 has normalized the activity. Additionally, since the early 2000s, there has been a steady increase in methamphetamine, prescription drug, and opioid abuse. According to data in the 2018 Aroostook County Health Profile, the area has seen an increase in the reported instances of overdose deaths, chronic heavy drinking, drug induced deaths, suicide deaths, and drug affected infant reports. Poverty in Aroostook County is thought to contribute to the illegal distribution of prescription drugs and may also be a contributing factor in high rates of anxiety and suicide. This is the context in which Drug Free Aroostook works to bring health and hope, increasing wellness and decreasing substance abuse, particularly among youth. Since DFC funding began, past 30-day use of alcohol among high school students in Aroostook County has dropped 7%. Prevention works.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2024	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	5	11/19/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2024	2024	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	5	9/25/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2024	2024	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	5	7/21/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2024	2023	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	4	5/30/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2023	2023	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	4	6/23/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2023	2023	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	4	7/21/2023	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2023	2022	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	3	6/13/2023	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2023	2022	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	3	12/14/2022	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2023	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	3	12/14/2022	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2023	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	3	6/13/2023	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2022	2022	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	3	7/8/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2022	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	3	7/8/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2022	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 Main St	Presque Isle	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	2	10/25/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2022	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 Main St	Presque Isle	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	1	10/7/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2022	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 Main St	Presque Isle	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	2	11/8/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2021	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 Main St	Presque Isle	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	2	8/25/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2021	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	1	12/10/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2021	2021	AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM	771 MAIN ST	PRESQUE ISLE	ME	04769	AROOSTOOK	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	1	2/16/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $250,000

Grand Total All Awards = $625,000

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Drug Free Aroostook, a community coalition to address Substance Abuse Prevention in Aroostook County, Maine

Award Number: NH28CE003050

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL

OPDIV: CDC

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/31/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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