Geauga County Board of Mental Health
& Recovery Services
13244 Ravenna Road • Chardon, Ohio 44024
Phone 440-285-2282 • Fax: 440-285-9617
Hearing Impaired 1-800-750-0750
email: gbmhadas@lightstream.net
Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jim Adams, Executive Director, CEO

CCAT
The Chardon Community Action Team

Mission Statement

Our mission is to reduce and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by the youth of our community by providing activities and education on issues to youth, their families and the Chardon community.

The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services provides financial support for CCAT and support for participation by staff from Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc.

The Chardon Community Action Team is comprised of individuals representing business, education, agencies, faith communities, health care, law enforcement, and legislative bodies.

CCAT membership is open to any concerned adult. More information is available by contacting Prevention Services at www.chardoncommunityactionteam.org

Members are parents with a deep concern for the health and well-being of the youth and families of the Chardon Community.

Activities with youth are implemented primarily in the Chardon Schools, but many education and training events are offered in concert with other schools in Geauga County and a number of events involve youth from other counties, as well.

The Team provides financial support and volunteer support for a wide variety of educational activities and alternative events. These include:

Educational Activities
Heart “2” Heart – A youth, parent, school, community educational collaborative event
Challenges and Decisions – A training activity for 7th grade students
Golden Ticket to Life - A training activity for 8th grade students

Other Activities
Pool Party – An alternative activity for Chardon youth
Youth Band Concert - An alternative activity for area youth
Classic Car Show - An alternative activity for area families
Geauga Lyric Theater Guild Summer Youth Program - An alternative activity for area youth

Teen Institute
• School based meetings
• Youth Training
• Special Events

Activities and Programs seeking environmental or systemic change
Responsible Beverage Service – Training for clerks and servers working at businesses serving and selling alcohol Parents Who Host Lose the Most Campaign – A broad-based campaign to inform adults about serving alcohol to minors. Includes media information and sales and service compliance checks.
Red Ribbon – A national awareness campaign