News & Events
Much of our work involves measuring the difference others make. Getting involved and making our own difference is also an important part of who we are as individuals and as an organization.
Last portion of the ABC 10 news series on marijuana and public health. We are so proud of our Key leadership team, San Diego prevention system, families and Jim Avila for his tenacity. This part focuses on packaging and legislation geared towards limiting marijuana products that appeal to youth. Our YouTube page has a link to all 3 parts.
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This is the second part of ABC 10's series on marijuana. Jim looks at families effected by high potency THC products and what that means for mental health. His interview with Doctors and families paints a different picture from what the marijuana industry would have us believe about its products. See link below.
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MPI's Key leadership team was interviewed by Jim Avila with ABC 10 for a series focusing on marijuana and public health. The first part is focused on accidental child ingestions and THC edibles.The next episode will be January 24, on mental health. See link below for fisrt part.
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To our partners, community members, and friends,
As we mark our 15th year, it is with great joy and appreciation for all of you!
Reflecting on our journey since 2009, all of us at the Center for Community Research (CCR) are humbled by the incredible people we work with.
Our Journey
CCR was founded to bridge the gap between community needs and evidence-based solutions. From a small but ambitious start, we have grown substantially, not just in numbers but also within the breadth and depth of our reach.
Our work began and continues throughout San Diego County, and our impact spans nationally now as well. Our incredible and talented team utilizes informed strategy, useful data, and lived experiences to save lives and prevent impacts associated with substance use, impaired driving, and community health issues.
Our staff have been recognized at the local, state, and national levels – not as a testament to our own achievements, but as evidence of the change that can occur when committed professionals and passionate communities unite.
Honoring Our Partners
Our success is not a solo endeavor. It has been built on the trust, collaboration, and vision we share with our partners. More than just funders or stakeholders, you have been collaborators in the truest sense. Your unwavering dedication to fostering safe and healthy communities has consistently inspired us. The partnerships we have nurtured over the years have been instrumental in achieving our shared goals, and for that, we are tremendously grateful.
Looking Ahead
As we commemorate this milestone, it’s also an opportunity to look ahead. While celebrating our collective achievements, our eyes are firmly set on the future, ensuring that we continue to be at the forefront of facilitating positive change. Committed to excellence and progress, we aim to continually refine our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our communities and partners.
Together, we will continue our collective journey towards building even more vibrant, inclusive, healthy, and safe communities.
With profound gratitude,
Kristen Donovan, Ph.D.
Founder & Executive Director
For the past 15 years, it has been an honor to serve San Diego County and work with such committed and incredible partners. We thank the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and all of our partners in prevention, behavioral health, public health, education, treatment, child welfare, and public safety for the opportunity to have made a difference in the lives of so many of our community members.
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The CCR Team
We finally have all of the recorded Western States Marijuana Summit Sessions up on the NMI website.
Sessions are numbered & follow the flow in the agenda.
Here’s the sharable link:
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