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“Capitol Steps Returning March 2020”

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Mark your calendar for March 6, 2020 for the “Comedy Invasion” for Project Graduation featuring the CAPITOL STEPS political satire troupe.  The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) is excited to bring CAPITOL STEPS back to Calvert County.  The Huntingtown High School Auditorium located in Huntingtown, Maryland, will be the venue for the event.  […]

CAASA Elects Officers and Honors Community Volunteers

“The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) Elects Officers for 2019-2020, New Board Members and Honors Community Volunteers for their Prevention Efforts” At their Annual Meeting and Awards Program on October 28th, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) elected officers for 2019-2020.  They are Debbi Mister, President; Kristen DePhillip, Vice-President; and JoAnn […]

Put On Your Running Shoes and Join Step by Step 5K

And Get Moving for a Good Cause The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) will hold a Step-by-Step 5K Fun Run/Walk in Solomons to fund CAASA programs provided to citizens. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 beginning at 9 a.m. with check-in time at 8 a.m. Free T-shirts will be distributed to the […]

“Let’s Talk” Workshop on Mental Health

And Your Teen Returns October 17th CAASA will offer it’s successful, Let’s Talk” Mental Health and Your Teen:  What’s the Connection to Substance Use presentation on Thursday, October 17th from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick.  The workshop will be led by Christina Spangler, […]

“Let’s Talk” Workshop on Mental Health and Your Teen

Returns October 17th CAASA will offer it’s successful, Let’s Talk” Mental Health and Your Teen:  What’s the Connection to Substance Use presentation on Thursday, October 17th from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick.  The workshop will be led by Christina Spangler, Southern Maryland Regional […]

National Night Out with MSP & CCSO & Neighbors

August 6th is National Night Out in Calvert County.  Sponsored locally by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) in partnership with the Maryland State Police, Barrack “U” and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office this is a great opportunity for residents to join together to promote the best of their neighborhoods and encourage partnerships […]

“August 6th is National Night Out in Calvert County”

August 6th is National Night Out in Calvert County.  Sponsored locally by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) in partnership with the Maryland State Police, Barrack “U” and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office this is a great opportunity for residents to join together to promote the best of their neighborhoods and encourage partnerships […]

Letter to the Editor from CAASA on Project Graduation

On June 5th and 6th over 700 high school seniors and their guests participated in Project Graduation, an alcohol-free and drug-free celebration held on graduation night for the graduating seniors from Calvert, Huntingtown, Northern and Patuxent High Schools.    Project Graduation is an important event in Calvert County, as it provides the county’s graduating seniors an […]

“Substance Abuse Prevention Mini-Grants Available”

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) is a grassroots organization that is dedicated to fighting alcohol, tobacco and other substance abuse in Calvert County.  In an effort to help local community groups provide prevention activities in the community, we are making a number of mini-grants available for prevention efforts. The 2019-2020 CAASA Mini-grant application […]

CAASA to Offer Free Drug-Free Workplace Training

For Local Businesses The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), in conjunction with the Calvert County Overdose Intervention Team, will offer free training to educate local business owners on the signs and symptoms of substance abuse. The workshop will offer information on how an employee’s substance use disorder affects their work and the overall business, […]