CommunityConnections

We are dedicated to planning and implementing action that furthers the quality of life for children and families in Lincoln County.

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

What you say matters!
#Preventionmatters

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Locking up alcohol or prescription medications removes the temptation to experiment. Call our office today if you need a lockbox!
#PreventionMatters #positivepreventionpoints

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Community Connections Mentoring will be at The Community Health Fair on Sat, Aug 1st, from 1–5 pm at the Oak Street Medical Bldg in North Platte.
Open to the public. Families can access health screenings, vaccines, school registration, community resources, giveaways, & more.

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Many factors may have contributed to these increases in alcohol-related deaths. These include the availability of alcohol, increases in people experiencing mental health conditions, and challenges in accessing health care.
#preventionmatters

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Heading to the North Platte Pow Wow?
Make a quick stop at Bomgaars before you go!
Bring your unused/expired medications to our FREE, safe, & anonymous Drug Take-Back Event.
Bomgaars – North Platte
Today, Sat, July 18 | 11 am–1 pm
#PreventionMatters #HealthyChoices #DrugTakeBack

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Sometimes, patience is all it takes to let kids share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Just keep talking.
#PreventionMatters #positivepreventionpoints

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

What's Deterra? A convenient pouch to safely dispose of unwanted meds & prevent drug misuse before it starts. To get your pouch, visit our office or stop by our monthly Drug Take Back Event every 3rd Sat @Bomgaars, 11 am to 1 pm!
#OverTheDose #preventionworks #preventionmatters

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Drop off your unused or expired medications at our FREE, safe, and anonymous Drug Take-Back Event this Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bomgaars in North Platte.
https://t.co/mYsqU49EFR

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Before your summer adventures, take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet!
Drop off your unused/expired medications at our FREE, safe, & anonymous Drug Take-Back Event this Sat, July 18, from 11 am to 1 pm at NP Bomgaars.
#PreventionMatters #DrugTakeBack #SummerSafety

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Experts estimate that between
8% and 13% of all schizophrenia cases are linked to
marijuana/cannabis use during the teen years.
#PreventionMatters #healthychoicesmatter

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Prevention works. Get the tools and resources to help start the conversation with youth about preventing underage drinking and other healthy lifestyle choices at SAMHSA's “Talk. They Hear You.” https://t.co/g1Tg9FQucx

[THE FACTS NOW @thefactsnow]

Do you know what’s in your vape? Swipe to learn more. Spoiler alert: You don’t want any of it in your body. DM us if you are looking to quit.

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Ted Pucylowki fromTobaccoFree LincolnCounty shares all the latest happenings, events, and news from his program, Community Connections, and Community ConnectionsMentoring!
#preventionmatters
https://t.co/O1MVP4oDKx

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

If you choose to drink, set a good example by drinking responsibly.
#PreventionMatters #positivepreventionpoints

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Memory impairment from
marijuana use occurs because THC alters how the
hippocampus, a brain area responsible for memory
formation, processes information.
#PreventionMatters #healthychoicesmatter

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Adolescent cannabis use is associated with an increased risk for psychosis later in life.
#PreventionMatters #healthychoicesmatter #psychosisawareness

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Welcome to National Marijuana
Facts Week! https://t.co/S5xd9WrJdZ
The Association Between Major Depressive Disorder
and Cannabis Use Disorder, appx 31% of individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had major depressive disorder.
https://t.co/wK4u8QlaxY
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[365 Caregiving Tips @365CareTips]

It’s hot. In some places, it’s really hot. It’s important to stay hydrated with nonalcoholic beverages #caregiving

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

You want to show you’re keeping an eye on your child, because young people are more likely to drink, vape, or use drugs if they think no one will notice. There are many subtle ways to do this without prying.
#preventionmatters

[CommunityConnections @CommConnLC]

Be Responsible: Have a Plan
Despite it being illegal to drive drunk, one person was killed every 44 minutes in a drunk driving crash in 2024. That's 11,904 ppl who died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in one year. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability.