*New Name* Region-wide leader in substance abuse prevention; school/community programming; promoter of healthy lifestyles! (Previously known as The Council)
Question. Persuade. Refer. a free virtual training that teaches how to recognize warning signs of suicide and builds confidence to be there for the people you love by being prepared. 90 minutes can save a life! Register Here: https://t.co/SEqg3N0pjB
Today is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day and Companions on a Journey named our very own Kristen Grande, Prevention and Mediation Specialist, as a 2021 Hope, Strength and Healing Award winner for her work with students at Middletown Middle School. Congratulations Kristen!
Join us for this FREE workshop and learn strategies to improve cooperation and self-regulation with the children in your life. Register at https://t.co/Gpx79nh4cY
Holding trainings for our coalition and community members to talk about educate them on subjects like #addiction, #mentalhealth , and #stigma is a key part of our coalitions sustainability plan and helps make the work we do more effective. #NYSUPMChat#PreventionMonth
Good Samaritan laws are in place in most states to protect those who are overdosing and anyone assisting them in an emergency from arrest and/or criminal charges. Learn about the laws in your state: https://t.co/bk3X1e58W1
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A5 (1/2): To reduce the #stigma around substance use, remember that the circumstances around substance use vary from person to person. Understanding SUDs and supporting recovery can help reduce stigma. Learn more here: https://t.co/L1PKEWBUOd
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A4 (3/3): Understanding the circumstances around overdose deaths can provide insights for prevention, treatment & response opportunities before tragedy occurs. Learn more: https://t.co/nGSqOKZRGl
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A4 (2/3): Polysubstance use can happen unintentionally. Drugs may be laced with fatal levels of fentanyl, & you wouldn’t be able to tell. Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses: we must expand its access & normalize carrying it. https://t.co/diQ8yHpmkt #NYSUPMchat#PreventionMonth
A4 (1/3): In 2019, nearly half of drug #overdose deaths involved multiple drugs taken together or within a short time, called polysubstance use. When drugs are mixed, the effect may be stronger & more unpredictable. Learn more: https://t.co/rvXhNlqWfF #NYSUPMchat#PreventionMonth
A3 (3/3): #DFC builds partnerships & engages diverse communities. Coalitions reported lower youth substance use nationwide by using effective strategies to address opioids, methamphetamine use, vaping, and COVID-19 challenges. https://t.co/c3JqHJGQrI #NYSUPMchat#PreventionMonth
A3 (2/3): #DFC is leading the way in addressing youth substance use. Coalitions support their local communities with issues like alcohol, marijuana, tobacco/nicotine, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine use. Learn about DFC: https://t.co/Cwyrt4QbkU
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A3 (1/3): .@CDCgov & @ONDCP’s Drug-Free Communities (#DFC) Program is leading the effort to support communities working to prevent youth substance use. More than 700 coalitions are funded nationwide. Learn what they’re doing: https://t.co/aTQnIyOCT1 #NYSUPMchat#PreventionMonth
A1: During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth experienced heightened feelings of isolation due to being separated from their peers, which increased the likelihood of misusing substances, including Rx and OTC medications that are easily accessible at home. #NYSUPMchat
A1 (3/3): Young people who use substances have increased chances of developing substance use disorders (SUDs) later in life. Learn more: https://t.co/cIRgdsY7Jj
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A1 (2/3): Illegally made #fentanyl is a dangerous #opioid often mixed with other drugs or sold as counterfeit Rx pills. Fentanyl can be deadly, even in small doses. It can’t be seen, smelled or tasted. Learn more: https://t.co/qRG5x0G6aJ
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A1 (1/3): In 2019, 7% of high school students reported misusing Rx #opioids. Youth substance use can affect growth & brain development and lead to issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, & sleep disorders. Learn more: https://t.co/ZoCxx3rwIM
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We provided a PAX Tools training for the staff & parents of HOPE-full Pastures Therapeutic Farm. 18 people are better equipped with proven strategies to help teach self-regulation in children for more peace, productivity, health and happiness. [email protected]
Our Butler County Suicide Prevention Coalition recently partnered with Miami University to be at their Out of Darkness Walk for the Oxford Community! What a special event to be a part of!Thanks for having us 💜
We had such a great time at our “Step Into Your Child’s Shoes” emotional wellness event! Take at look at these awesome community members who came out and the feedback parent attendees had about what they learned!