Who we are
We effectively provide prevention programs, interventions and/or resources, when appropriate to reduce substance use in youth and senior citizens. Contact USWHAT WE DO
Beyond The Bell, along with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides tools and evidence – based strategies to train, educate, and support youth and families in the prevention of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use and abuse. Alcohol is considered a drug. It is classified as a depressant, meaning it slows down vital functions, resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.
In addition, underage drinking by those under the age of 21 is illegal, affects the developing brain, and can have devastating health, safety and legal consequences. Underage drinking and marijuana use among 9-20 year olds have been identified in Upson County and Macon/Bibb County as issues affecting our community. Marijuana is a drug as well. It is psychoactive and considered the most abused drug in the United States.
Currently Beyond The Bell works statewide with senior citizens to address their needs and concerns, as well as any issues related to substance abuse.
VISION
The prevention of drugs and alcohol in our community is our vision by providing quality prevention programs and sustainable outcomes.
GOAL
Our goal is to reduce the early onset of Alcohol Use Among 9-20 year olds and to reduce the early onset of Marijuana Use Among 9-20 year olds.
COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Ethical Standards
- Integrity
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Personal Characteristics
- Family & Community Partnerships
MEET THE STAFF
Sandra Dean
Executive Director
Region 2 Project Coordinator
Special Population Project Coordinator
Candace Roberts
Assistant Director
Region 6 Project Coordinator
Luvenia Saddler
Community Liaison
Tyrique Warren
Generalist
Beyond The Bell wants to recognize, and thank, Mercer University for our Intern Partnership.
Kaylin Stone
Sociology & Criminal Justice
Grace Lucas
Law Student
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shannon Warren
Board Chairman
Valencia Paul
Co-Chairman
Kimberly Huston
Treasurer
Mary Salaam
Board Member
Caroline Richburg
Board Member
Wilhemetris Taylor
Board Member
PARTNERS
Beyond The Bell is proud to have local partners in the community to help support our goal to educate our youth in the prevention of substance abuse. Learn more about these amazing organizations and programs.
Law enforcement agencies in each of our communities help support our goals and strategies to educate our youth in the prevention of substance abuse. Learn more.
DBHDD
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities—DBHDD has been an important partner in funding Beyond The Bell and building the DC Promise Coalition. Beyond The Bell first received funding for the now finished SPFSIG grant back in 2009 and is currently funded under the ASAPP (Alcohol Substance Abuse Prevention Project) grant, both of which utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework.
- Upson County Family Connection, Thomaston, GA
- The School Kids Club, Lithonia, GA
- Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce
- The Pie Restaurant, Thomaston, GA
- Upson County Health Department, Thomaston, GA
- Civic Center, Upson County, GA
- CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America), DeKalb County, GA
- Helping Hands Outreach, Conyers, GA
- Eagles Ministries, Lithonia, GA
- Thomaston Police Department, Thomaston, GA
- Upson County Sheriff’s Department, Thomaston, GA
- Thomaston City Council, Thomaston, GA
- C.A.U.S.E, Rockdale County, GA
- Bibb County 21st Century Schools
- Greater Lizzieboro Baptist Church
- Congregational Baptist Church
- St. Peters Baptist Church
- Union Baptist Church
- Temple Beth Israel
- Mercer University, Macon, GA
- Inspiring Engineers, Rockdale, GA
- Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Macon, GA
- Lundy Chapel Baptist Church, Macon, GA
- Macedonia Baptist Church, Thomaston, GA
- District 4 Health Department
- Thomaston-Upson Senior Center
- Pike County Senior Center
- West Point Senior Center
- Hoganville Senior Center
CODE OF ETHICS
Beyond the Bell effectively provides prevention programs, interventions and/or resources when appropriate to reduce substance use in youth.
Macon/Bibb County, Upson County, & Statewide
opens in a new window2940 Riverside Drive Suite 100
opens in a new windowMacon, GA 31210
(478) 259-7566opens phone dialer