A  private non-profit organization serving the people of Clayton County, Iowa.

Substance  Abuse Services for Clayton County, Inc. 102 Sandpit Road PO Box 970 Elkader, Iowa 52043-0970  Email:  sascc@sas4cc.com Phone:  563-245-1546 FAX:     563-245-1612	About Us.    Substance Abuse Services for Clayton County, Inc. is a private  non-profit agency governed by a board of nine Clayton County, Iowa,  residents and incorporated in the State of Iowa.  The agency is  funded by state and county money along with donations and fees from municipalities, schools and individuals.   Substance Abuse Services for Clayton County, Inc. was  founded in 1981 by a group of county citizens concerned about the  problems of substance abuse.  Since this time we have remained  locally based and operated, locally responsive and supportive.
	Our Prevention Philosophy. It is our philosophy that strong community leadership is  necessary to build the momentum and to encourage community investment in  the solution of its social and health problems.  This is particularly true in the struggle against substance abuse.  Our  goal in prevention is to reduce the number and severity of problems  associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.  This is  accomplished by opportunities to improve  knowledge, social competency, and life skills.  Our  responses are designed to meet the changing identifiable needs of  individuals or groups at various times throughout their lives and with varying relationships to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.	Our Mission. "Our mission is to assist the residents of Clayton County, Iowa, to reduce  the number and severity of problems associated with substance abuse."
	Our Staff and Board of Directors. Staff Members: Program Director: Merry French  Prevention Specialist:   Administrative Assistant:  Mildred Allen Board of Directors: President:  Ellen Johnson, Guttenberg Vice President:  Pat Krapfl, Colesburg Secretary/Treasurer:Jane Scott-Quandahl, Monona Nancy Swanson, Strawberry Point Jan Murray, Elkader  Wayne Bockenstedt, Guttenberg Jim Klosterboer, Elkader  Robert Meyer, McGregor