Highlights from 2020 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.
SUDC Meetings
Meetings are held at the times and locations specified in the schedule below. Locations wil be announced.
2020 Meeting and Provider Reporting Schedule
SUDC Commissioners
Two Commissioners from each supervisor district are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four year terms.
Current members are:
- 1st District: John Leopold
Lee Smith, Vice Chair
Jozee Roberto
- 2nd District: Zach Friend
Jackie Heath, Treasurer
Robert J. Purley Jr.
- 3rd District: Ryan Coonerty
Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda, Chairperson
Susie O'Hara
- 4th District: Greg Caput
- 5th District: Bruce McPherson
Jim Anderson & Christine Berge
SUDC National Recovery Month Celebration
September 29th, 2020.
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
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Supervisor John Leopold
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Happy National Recovery Month message from
Santa Cruz County Sheriff, Jim Hart.
Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Hart Introduction
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff
Jim Hart
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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
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Chief of Substance Use Disorder Services
Shaina Zurlin
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A message from Bobby Bean, fellow person in recovery and Sobriety Works Sober Living Environment (SLE) House Manager.
Sobriety Works House Manager
Bobby Bean
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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
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Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda's
Neff Award Introduction
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Carina Reid
Neff Award Acceptance
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Bill Manov Award
Colleen McMahon-Sepulveda’s
Manov Award Introduction
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Rory Willis'
Manov Award Acceptance
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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
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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: