UP! Coalition LC

The United Prevention- UP! Coalition of Lewis County envisions a community that fosters its youth to choose a healthy lifestyle.

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Families suffer in the dark. Let's shed some light and work on stigma around addiction.
Join us 8/15 to learn how to get involved. Email: [email protected] for more information.

https://t.co/cs6BNFkPD9

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You are invited! Free President's Day Skating Party in @lyons_falls Park Rink. Free refreshments, music, and skates (first come/first serve)
1pm to 3pm on Monday, February 18th

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The holiday season is upon us, and it is important to remember the consequences of celebratory drinking. Please read and share with your loved ones. A very Happy Holiday season to each of you from the UP! Coalition, and we will see you in 2019!
https://t.co/DkmQJvUuUa

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https://t.co/mDp7S7l4L2 has an amazing article on coping skills and our kids! The video is worth a look too!

https://t.co/QzG7HBStdQ…/st…/5-coping-skills-children

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UP! Coalition monthly meeting tomorrow (Thursday 11/15) at 4 pm. ALL are welcome to attend! Come see what we are all about, and eat a Thanksgiving Pre-Game Dinner! What do you have to lose?

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While we may think "it doesn't happen here", it is important to stay on top of the trends, and to talk to your kids about OTC and prescription drugs.
https://t.co/v35NmLz37G

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As the holidays approach, the anxiety of the season leads to excess drinking. This article includes interesting data into the holiday drinking trends. https://t.co/wJheMGsvcW

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Even though vaping isn't our target drug, not providing information would be negligent on our part.
Please check out the very interactive link from the Surgeon General for information, risks, and data.
https://t.co/dotIRvuNiJ

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Does prevention even work? Is it D.A.R.E.?
Here is a little article to help explain why evidence-based prevention programs are key. For more information on programming contact us!
https://t.co/4onNdJ6tgR…/preventing-drug-misuse-addictio…

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The Take Back Day scheduled for tomorrow, (10/27) is CANCELLED! There will be no local bulk pick up event in Lewis County. Please check the DEA website for neighboring counties that may be doing events. We WILL be part of the next event! Sorry for the misunderstandings

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We will be at the Fall's Pharmacy on Saturday October 27th from 10-2 for National Drug Take Back Day.
The other locations on the list DO NOT have events this weekend, but are places that you can drop of medications throughout the year. Check with them as to what they can accept.

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Parents are a part of the problem. And the solution. #alcoholisadrug #startaconversation #noexcuses

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Today is the first day of FREE guitar lessons sponsored by the UP! Coalition and Double Play Sports Center! Will YOU be there???

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@DoublePlaySCC and the UP! Coalition are sponsoring "Lewis County Unplugged" Limited to 10 teens, sessions start October 22... Contact Double Play today and reserve your space!

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This is a really great resource to help you open a dialogue about drugs with your kids, no matter what the age. For more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
https://t.co/MAQXgswmjn

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Food and more food being prepared for the Coalition meeting tonight at 4pm. If you weren't convinced to come before, you sure should make it out now! 4pm, Mountain View Prevention building. Please help me eat all this!

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UP! Coalition meeting tomorrow! 4pm with snacks! Be a part of change in Lewis County. All are welcome to attend, parents, students, community members!

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What a great training today brought to us by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lewis County. Get trained, save a life, break the stigma.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Lewis County Night Out! 5:30 to 7:30 tonight and we are all set up! Stop by and chat with us. #dfccoalition #communitiesthatcare #UPCoalition

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Back to school anxiety is a big stressor in teens, which can lead to drug and alcohol use. This article has 10 good ways to beat those Back-to-School Blues!
https://t.co/mHbtGUJL6u