Big Bear, CA, December 27, 2016 - At this time of the year, Driving Under the Influence related accidents can be at the highest due to the extremely dangerous occurrence of drinking alcohol and getting behind the wheel. The Breakthrough Task Force strongly encourages individuals to celebrate safely, never drink and drive, and plan ahead before drinking alcohol. It is … [Read more...] about A Safe Holiday For All
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Stay Safe and Use a Designated Driver this Halloween
Big Bear, CA, October 24, 2016 - For all those planning to party this Halloween, be sure to stay safe and use a designated driver! Our wonderful mountain community has a great program, the Big Bear Designated Driver Program, which offers incentives for designated drivers across the mountain. The Big Bear Designated Driver Program was put in place by the Breakthrough Task Force … [Read more...] about Stay Safe and Use a Designated Driver this Halloween
Breakthrough Task Force Hosts Open House
Big Bear, CA, May 12, 2016 - On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., the Breakthrough Task Force will host an Open House to showcase the work of the coalition over the past year and introduce residents of the Big Bear Valley to the Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement (HOPE) Team of San Bernardino County. The Breakthrough Task Force is a local coalition … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Task Force Hosts Open House
Film Screening Focused on Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse
Big Bear, CA, April 15, 2016 - On April 20, 2016, Big Bear Prevention of Rim Family Services and the Breakthrough Task Force will host a community night in the Big Bear Middle School cafeteria where the film “Behind the Orange Curtain” will be screened. This film focuses on prescription drug use among youth in Southern California. Following the film, a brief presentation will … [Read more...] about Film Screening Focused on Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse
Big Bear Valley Residents Keep Prescription Drugs Out of the Wrong Hands
Big Bear, CA, February 4, 2016 - Unused or unwanted medications that are stored at home are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, and prescription drugs are the Big Bear Valley’s third most abused substance by youth, tied with ecstasy. The most common way prescription drug abusers obtain these drugs is by … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Residents Keep Prescription Drugs Out of the Wrong Hands