| Introductory Letter |
In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Association of Governors’ Highway Safety Representatives, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriffs’ Association and Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) sponsor the You Drink & Drive. You Lose. mobilization. You can contact those groups at the following locations:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Traffic Safety Programs
400 7th Street, S.W., NTS-20
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: (202) 366-9825
Fax: (202) 493-2062
Web site: www.nhtsa.dot.gov
E-mail: ldelrio@nhtsa.dot.gov
National Association of Governors’ Highway Safety Representatives
750 First Street, NE, Suite 720
Washington, DC 20002-4241
Phone: (202) 789-0942
Fax: (202) 789-0946
International Association of Chiefs of Police
515 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2357
Phone: (703) 836-6767 or (800) THE-IACP
Fax: (703) 836-4543
Web site: www.theiacp.org
E-mail: spiveyk@theiacp.org
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives National Office
4609 Pinecrest Office Park Drive, Suite F
Alexandria, VA 22312-1442
Phone: (703) 658-1529
Fax: (703) 658-9479
Web site: www.noblenatl.org
E-mail: noble@noblenatl.org
National Sheriffs’ Association
1450 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3490
Phone: (703) 836-7827
Fax: (703) 683-6541
Web site: www.sheriffs.org
E-mail: nsamail@sheriffs.org
Operation C.A.R.E.
c/o Arizona Department of Safety
Bureau of Highway Patrol
P.O. Box 6638
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6638
Phone: (520) 223-2000
Other national organizations also have resources for your mobilization. Listed below are a few of these groups.
HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Family Physicians
8880 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Phone: (816) 333-9700
Fax: (816) 822-8857
Web Site: www.aafp.org
E-mail: fp@aafp.org
Resources: Publications involving advocacy for and education of patients.
American Ambulance Association
1255 Twenty-Third Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037-1174
Phone: (202) 452-8888
Fax: (202) 452-0005
Web site: www.the-AAA.org
E-mail: aaa911@the-aaa.org
Resources: Manuals and guidelines for traffic safety and ambulance standard practices.
American College of Emergency Physicians
P.O. Box 619911
Dallas, TX 75261-9911
Phone: (972) 550-0911 or (800) 798-1822
Fax: (800) 406-ACEP or (800) 406-2237
Web site: www.acep.org
E-mail: communications@acep.org
Resources: Fact sheets, brochures, talking points and other handouts concerning impaired and aggressive driving.
American Public Health Association
1015 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-2605
Phone: (202) 789-5600
Fax: (202) 789-5661
Web site: www.apha.org
E-mail: comments@apha.org
Resources: News and publications involving advocacy and scientific research information.
American Trauma Society
8903 Presidential Parkway, Suite 512,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: (800) 556-7890 or (301) 420-4189
Fax: (301) 420-0617
Web site: www.amtrauma.org
E-mail: ats@amtrauma.org
Resources: Professional educational courses and institutional seminars.
Emergency Nurses CARE, Inc. (Cancel Alcohol-Related Emergencies)
205 South Whiting Street
Suite 403
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (703) 370-4050
Fax: (703) 370-4005
Web site: www.ena.org
E-mail: encare@aol.com
Resources: Emergency healthcare professionals in 46 states who volunteer to present programs about underage alcohol use, impaired driving, and safety belts.
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
4025 Fair Ridge Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033-2868
Phone: (703) 273-0911
Fax: (703) 273-9363
Web site: www.iafc.org
E-mail: dirmic@iafc.org
Resources: Publications and advocacy materials for local fire and EMS officials.
National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)
P.O. Box 15945-281
Lenexa, KS 66285-5945
Phone: (913) 492-5858 or (800) 228-3677
Fax: (913) 541-0156
Web site: www.naemsp.org
E-mail: info-naemsp@applmeapro.com
Resources: Educational materials, conferences and other meetings concerning safe driving practices.
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
408 Monroe Street
Clinton, MS 39056-4210
Phone: (800) 34-NAEMT or (601) 924-7744
Fax: (601) 924-7325
Web site: http://199.173.28.151/public/default.htm
E-mail: NAEMTHQ@AOL.COM
Resources: Educational software, graphics, policies and press releases.
COMMUNITY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network
P.O. Box 100430
Denver, CO 80250
Phone: (303) 871-0901
Fax: (303) 871-0907
Web site: www.bacchusgamma.org
E-mail: dhunter@du.edu
Contact: Drew Hunter
Resources: Impaired driving prevention program for college students; college student advocates are available to serve on community task forces.
Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways (CRASH)
116 New Montgomery Street, Suite 501
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 777-3942
Fax: (415) 777-1950
Web site: www.trucksafety.org
E-mail: crashsf@aol.com
Resources: A variety of fact sheets and other public education materials about large vehicle operation and driving safety.
Join Together
441 Stuart Street
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 437-1500
Fax: (617) 437-9394
Web site: www.jointogether.org
E-mail: info@jointogether.org
Resources: Supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation. Offers a variety of services and information, including reports, newsletters and community action toolkits; the National Leadership Fellows program; public policy panels; technical assistance and surveys.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
511 East John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: (214) 744-MADD (6233)
Fax: (972) 869-2206/2207
Web site: www.madd.org
Contact: Tresa Coe Hardt or Meredith Shapiro
Resources: Information on MADD holiday awareness programs, including Designate a Driver and Tie One on for Safety; statistics and background information on impaired driving; contacts at state and local MADD chapters.
Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drunk Driving (RADD)
4370 Tujunga Avenue
Suite 105
Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: (818) 752-7799
Fax: (818) 752-7742
Web site: www.radd.org
Contact: Erin Meluso
E-mail: radd1@aol.com
Resources: Top performers in the entertainment and sports world lend their resources to create "designated driver" PSAs for broadcasters in an effort to help stop impaired driving. RADD has copies of the 1998 PSAs CD (all 30 seconds). While supplies last, cost is just $4.00 each for shipping and handling. Request a RADD order form by faxing to (818) 752-7792.
Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID-USA)
P.O. Box 520
Schenectady, NY 12301
Phone: (518) 372-0034
Fax: (518) 370-4917
Web site: www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/ridusa
Contact: Doris Aiken
E-mail: ridusa@crisny.org
Resources: Mailing of planners, bulletins, newsletters, and information booth distribution.
Students Against Destructive Decisions, Inc. (SADD)
255 Main Street
P.O. Box 800
Marlboro, MA 01752
Phone: (508) 481-3568
Fax: (508) 481-5759
Web site: www.nat-sadd.org
Contact: MaryLou Vanzini
Direct phone: 508/481-3568 ext. 2
E-mail: marylou@nat-sadd.org
Resources: Information on SADD impaired driving prevention activities for young people.
TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
Phone: (407) 444-7000
Fax: (407) 444-7956
Web site: www.aaa.com
Contact: Kathy Morgan
Direct phone: (407) 444-7911
Resources: AAA is a not-for-profit federation of more than 1000 offices nationwide which can be contacted regarding educational materials and support for public service efforts.
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
750 First Street, NE
Suite 901
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 408-1711
Fax: (202) 408-1699
Web site: www.saferoads.org
Resources: Status of state anti-impaired driving legislation; information on how to be involved in state legislative activities.
National Commission Against Drunk Driving
1900 L Street, NW
Suite 705
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 452-6004
Fax: (202) 223-7012
Web site: www.ncadd.com
Contact: John Moulden
Resources: Technical assistance includes statistical data, resource referrals, conference reports, and other program awareness materials.
National Road Safety Foundation, Inc.
(formerly The Manocherian Foundation)
3 New York Plaza
18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 837-4844
Fax: (212) 837-4938
Contact: Michelle Garcia
Resources: VHS films: The Aftermath and Sex, Lies & Profits (both free of charge) and educational films concerning safe driving.
National Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143-3201
Phone: (630) 285-1121
Fax: (630) 285-1315
Web site: www.nsc.org
Resources: Information, statistics, and programs addressing impaired driving.
National Transportation Safety Board
490 L’Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594
Phone: (202) 314-6175
Fax: (202) 314-6178
Web site: www.ntsb.gov
Contact: Kevin Quinlan
E-mail: quinlak@ntsb.gov
Resources: Legislation, testimony, safety recommendations, advice, and speakers (limited basis).
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)
1900 L Street, NW
Suite 705
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 452-6005
Fax: (202)-223-7012
Web site: www.trafficsafety.org
E-mail: nets@trafficsafety.org
Resources: Technical assistance includes state program coordinator contact information, statistical data, resource referrals, conference reports, and other program awareness materials.
OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA-CSAP)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (800) 729-6686 (NCADI)
Fax: (301) 468-6433
Web site: www.samhsa.gov/csap
Resources: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the national resource for current and comprehensive information about substance abuse prevention. The latest studies and surveys, resource guide, video and other types of information and materials are available.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
6001 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Phone: (888) NIH-NIDA
Fax: (301) 443-7397
Web site: http://www.nida.nih.gov
E-mail: Information@lists.nida.nih.gov
Resources: Offers numerous press releases,reports, scientific research and other publications involving alcohol and drug abuse.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
6000 Executive Boulevard, Willco Building
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7003
Phone: (301) 443-3860
Fax: (301) 480-1726
Web site: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
E-mail: niaaaweb-r@exchange.nih.gov
Resources: Conducts research and disseminates findings to healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and the public.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: (202) 307-5911
Fax: (202) 514-6382
Web site: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/
E-mail: askjj@ojp.usdoj.gov
Resources: OJJDP offers a number of programs and materials involving juvenile justice issues.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: (800) 311-3435
Fax: (404) 639-7394
Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/
E-mail: netinfo@cdc.gov
Resources: Current fact sheets, reports, activities and press releases about relevant materials are available.
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-0498
Phone: (800) USA-LEARN
Fax: (202) 401-068
Web site: http://www.ed.gov
E-mail: CustomerService@inet.ed.gov
Resources: Offers a wealth of information for teachers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, parents, students, and others in the community with a stake in education.
Department of Justice
Tenth Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20030
Phone: (202) 514-2007
Fax: (202) 514-4371
Web site: http://www.usdoj.gov
Resources: Provides community support through publications and documents relating to impaired driving and zero tolerance laws.
ENTERTAINMENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Advertising Council
1899 L Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 331-9153
Fax: (202) 331-9790
Web site: www.adcouncil.org
E-mail: info@adcouncil.org
Contact: Akiko Yabuki
Resources: Produces more than 35 campaigns each year on a variety of issues. For a campaign to be selected it must be non-commercial, non-denominational, non-political and significant to all Americans.
Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 415
Reston, VA 20190-3303
Phone: (703) 481-1414
Fax: (703) 481-1418
E-mail: EICEast@aol.com
Contacts: Marie Dyak or Larry Deutchman
Resources: Video: Learning the Hard Way; depiction suggestions; impaired driving media recommendations.
National Association of Broadcasters
1771 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 429-5447
Fax: (202) 429-5410
Web site: www.nab.org
Contact: Jennifer Livengood
Resources: Scripts and pre-produced public service announcements as well as background and programming ideas for broadcasters on alcohol abuse and drinking and driving.
RETAILERS AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)
1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 785-0081
Fax: (202) 785-0721
Web site: www.wow-com.com
E-mail: wowcom@ctia.org
Resources: CTIA provides materials on the safe use of wireless phones while driving and reporting impaired drivers. Also provides local communities with information on wireless service providers in their communities.
Health Communications, Inc.
The TIPS® Program
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: (703) 524-1200 or (800) GET-TIPS
Fax: (703) 524-1487
Web site: www.gettips.com
E-mail: info@gettips.com
Contacts: Suzanne Cosgrove or Elaine Berry
Resources: Provide workshops to train people to prevent intoxication (available for on premise, off premise, concessions, social functions, casinos, work-place, parents and universities); Safe Holiday Party Tips press release; and speakers (limited availability).
National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
4216 King Street West
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: (703) 578-4200
Fax: (703) 820-3551
Web site: http://www.nabca.org
Resources: Provides programs and information relative to the benefits and preservation of the alcohol beverage control systems.
National Licensed Beverage Association
20 South Quaker Lane, Suite 230
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (800) 441-9894 or (703) 751-9730
Fax: (703) 751-9748
Web site: www.nlba.org
E-mail: nlba@msn.com
Resources: Communications tools and educational materials promoting the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages.
National Association of Convenience Stores
1605 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2792
Phone: (703) 684-3600
Fax: (703) 836-4564
Web site: www.cstorecentral.com
Contact: Lindsay Hutter
Resources: Training materials for employees selling beer; techniques for alcohol management.
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