Substance Use Disorder Commission (SUDC)

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Highlights from 2021 Recovery Month Celebration

The Substance Use Disorder Commission (SUDC) purpose is to advise and report directly to the County Board of Supervisors and the County Alcohol and Drug Program administrator on the program's policies and goals, on any matters concerning the development, administration, funding and review of county programs and services, or any other related matters as required from County Code Chapter 2.84.020.

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SUDC Meetings

Meetings are held at the times and locations specified in the schedule below.
Locations wil be announced.

2023 Meeting and Provider Reporting Schedule

Meeting Dates Agendas Minutes
3/11/24 This meeting was cancelled
due to no quorum.
1/22/24 Agenda  
1/8/24 This meeting was cancelled
due to no quorum.
11/13/23 Agenda Minutes
9/11/23 This meeting was cancelled
due to no quorum.
7/10/23 Agenda Minutes
5/8/23 Agenda Minutes
3/27/23 This meeting was rescheduled.
3/13/23 This meeting was cancelled
due to winter storm.
1/9/23 Agenda Minutes
11/14/22 Agenda Minutes
7/11/22 Agenda Minutes
5/9/22 Agenda Minutes
3/14/22 Agenda Minutes
1/24/22 Agenda Minutes
11/8/21 Agenda Minutes
9/13/21 Agenda Minutes
7/12/21 Agenda Minutes
5/10/21 Agenda Minutes
3/8/21 Agenda Minutes
1/11/21 Agenda Minutes

SUDC Commissioners

Two Commissioners from each supervisor district are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four year terms.

Current members are:

  • 1st District: Manu Koenig
    Jozee Roberto
  • 2nd District: Zach Friend
    Robert J. Pursley Jr.
  • 3rd District: Justin Cummings
    Joe Thompson
  • 4th District: Felipe Hernandez
    Nicole Chavez 
  • 5th District: Bruce McPherson
    Jim Anderson
    Roger Wapner

September 29th, 2020.

SUDC National Recovery Month Celebration

Welcome to the Santa Cruz County Substance Use Disorder Commission Recovery Month Celebration! Due to health and safety concerns, this year the Recovery Month Celebration is being held virtually.

Recovery Month, now in its 31st year nationally, highlights the achievements of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in recovering from substance use disorders (SUD), and honors the prevention and treatment services of the providers who make recovery achievable.

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Proclamation Honoring National Recovery and Overdose Awareness Day.

Remarks from Supervisor Leopold

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Leopold Introduction
Supervisor John Leopold

 

Happy National Recovery Month message from
Santa Cruz County Sheriff, Jim Hart.

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Hart Introduction
Santa Cruz County Sheriff
Jim Hart

 

Updates on substance use disorder and recovery support services from
Santa Cruz County Substance Use Disorder Services Chief, Shaina Zurlin.

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Zurlin Introduction
Chief of Substance Use Disorder Services
Shaina Zurlin

 

A message from Bobby Bean, fellow person in recovery and Sobriety Works Sober Living Environment (SLE) House Manager.

Sobriety Works House Manager
Bobby Bean

 

The videos below contain a welcome message from Substance User Disorder Commission Chair, Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda. In addition, the following awards have been given to recognize outstanding contributions in the areas of prevention, treatment, or recovery in Santa Cruz County:

Carina Reid - Robert E. Neff Award. This award recognizes community members who have demonstrated excellence in service to the recovering community as demonstrated through a commitment to carry the message that recovery is possible.

Rory Willis - Bill Manov Award. This award recognizes professionals in the field of substance use disorder services who have demonstrated a history of service, dedication and outstanding contributions to the field in prevention, treatment, or recovery.

Robert E. Neff Award

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Introduction
Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda's
Neff Award Introduction
Carina Reid
Neff Award Acceptance

 

Bill Manov Award

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Manov Award Introduction
Rory Willis'
Manov Award Acceptance

 

Congratulations to our awardees! We thank you for your service, commitment, and dedication to making our Santa Cruz Community a truly wonderful place to be.

Closing remarks from Substance User Disorder Commission Chair, Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda.

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Closing Remarks

 

And finally, a big thank you to our County’s Drug Medi-Cal SUD Service Providers who continue to support individuals in need in our Community:


Janus of Santa Cruz
 

Encompass
     
     
 

New Life
 
     

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance
 

Sobriety Works

September 30th, 2021.

SUDC National Recovery Month Celebration

Welcome to the Santa Cruz County Substance Use Disorder Commission Recovery Month Celebration! Due to health and safety concerns, this year the Recovery Month Celebration is being held virtually.

Recovery Month, now in its 32nd year nationally, highlights the achievements of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in recovering from substance use disorders (SUD), and honors the prevention and treatment services of the providers who make recovery achievable.

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Proclamation Honoring National Recovery and Overdose Awareness Day.

Remarks from Supervisor Coonerty.

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Coonerty Intro
Ryan Coonerty

 

Remarks from Supervisor Koenig.

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Koenig Intro
Manu Koenig

 

Updates on substance use disorder and recovery support services from Santa Cruz County Substance Use Disorder Services Chief, Anthony Jordan.

 
Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Jordan Intro
Anthony Jordan
A message from Carina Reid,
fellow person in recovery and last year’s Robert E. Neff Award winner.

 

The videos below contain a welcome message from Substance User Disorder Commission Chair, Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda. In addition, the following awards have been given to recognize outstanding contributions in the areas of prevention, treatment, or recovery in Santa Cruz County:

Gina Wilhelm - Robert E. Neff Award. This award recognizes community members who have demonstrated excellence in service to the recovering community as demonstrated through a commitment to carry the message that recovery is possible.

Rosie Murillo - Bill Manov Award. This award recognizes professionals in the field of substance use disorder services who have demonstrated a history of service, dedication and outstanding contributions to the field in prevention, treatment, or recovery.

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Introduction

 

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Neff Award Intro
Gina Wilhelm’s
Neff Award Acceptance
Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Manov Award Intro
Rosie Murillo’s
Manov Award Acceptance

 

Congratulations to our awardees! We thank you for your service, commitment, and dedication to making our Santa Cruz Community a truly wonderful place to be. Closing remarks from Substance User Disorder Commission Chair, Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda.

Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Closing Remarks

 

And finally, a big thank you to our County’s Drug Medi-Cal SUD Service Providers who continue to support individuals in need in our Community:

Janus of Santa Cruz

Encompass

New Life

Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance

Sobriety Works