Tehama County Department of Education About Us

About Us

The DFCC uses comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to inform and educate the public about the dangers of drug use and to change policies and environmental factors to limit drug access and availability. Activities include:

Town Hall/Community meetings
Distribution of educational brochures and materials
Public awareness campaigns and public service announcements
Bi-annual surveys of youth drug trends
Trainings and seminars
Legislative advocacy
Use of social media
Expansion of drug prevention education and skills training
Support of alcohol and drug-free youth activities

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MEMBERS

The Coalition consists of members from twelve different sectors of the community. The sectors and the sector representatives are listed below:

Law Enforcement
Lt. David Greer, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department (retired)
Officer Lela Martinez, Red Bluff Police Department
Officer Matt Coker, Red Bluff Police Department

Schools
Barbara Thomas, Principal, Salisbury High School
Erin Luevano, Recreation Specialist - SERRF

Civic & Volunteer Organizations
Richard Muench, Rotary Club

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Healthcare
Sharon Sinclair, PHN, RN, BSN – Health Consultant
Carol James, CCMA-C, Rolling Hills Clinic, Red Bluff

Youth
Abee Soto, College Student
Lachlan Dean, High School Student
Abby James, High School Student
David Pearce, High School Student

Religious/Fraternal Organization
Rod Thompson, MFT, PPS & Retired Pastor of First Church of God

Youth-Serving Organization
Yuliana Moreno, Prevention Specialist, County Coordinator for Friday Night Live & Club Live
Dusty Jobe, Mentor Coordinator, Tehama County Police Activities League (PAL)

Parents
Connie Sabo - Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Aegis Treatment Center

State or Local Substance Abuse Organization
Phillip Hernandez, Tehama County Health Services Agency, Director of Drug & Alcohol Division
Adam Zuccato, TCHSA, Supervisor, Substance Use Recovery Services

Business
Jacob Wright, Attorney, McCarthy & Rubright

The Coalition has two staff members: Sara Smith, Program Director, and Ulanda Hinkston, Project Coordinator.

In addition to attending monthly meetings, Coalition members participate in workgroups that meet to plan specific activities and events.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Become a Coalition Member!

Coalition meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at the Drug & Alcohol Division of the Tehama County Health Services Agency, located at 1850 Walnut St., Bldg. G – Antelope Creek Room. The meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to come and share their ideas.

Membership Application:

Join a Work Group as a Volunteer!

If you prefer a more limited commitment, you can participate in one or more work groups that meet as needed to develop strategies and plan activities in a specific area. We currently have five work groups: