Rochester Regional Health System Chemical Dependency Professionals, Monroe County Sheriff Office – Zone C and Nick Mieney Insurance Agent located in the Village of Hilton have partnered with Hilton Parma Drug Intervention and Community Education, a community anti-drug coalition, on raising awareness of the Monroe County Social Host Law.
The team is hosting a community event at the Village Community Center in Hilton on March 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. “The Social Host law is designed to protect our youth from underage drinking” says Deputy Scott Mc-Kinney from the Monroe County Sheriff Office – Zone C. “It’s important for parents and caregivers to know the law, how it is applied and other laws that one could risk being charged with if hosting an underage party.” Nick Mieney will present the risks and implications for home-owners and the devastation it can have on home and/or car insurance costs.
Michael Celentino, Rochester Regional Chemical Dependency Professional will also be presenting. Organizer Laurie Polatas added, “It’s not okay to just take the keys away and think that is an acceptable intervention. To purchase or serve alcohol to anyone under 21 is a crime. We need help advocating these laws within the community.”
Registrations to this free event can be made by emailing HPDICE@gmail.com or through the coalition’s Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/HP.DICE
The educational event in March kicks off a five month awareness campaign to address underage drinking that includes National Alcohol Awareness in April, Prom and Ball Seasons in May and Graduations in June and July.
The coalition was founded in 2014. To become a member of the coalition, email HPDICE@gmail.com.
For information on substance abuse services or to schedule an evaluation, call Rochester Regional Chemical Dependency at (585) 723-7740. Evaluations are often available within 24 hours.
To make a donation to support anti-drug programs, visit www.gofundme/hpdice.
