PreventEd

Our school programs focus on building resiliency and confidence in our youth, but these skills can (and should) be grown outside the classroom. Whether it's a first grader forming friendships at summer camp, a seventh grader setting big goals for the next school year, or a high schooler making confident, knowledge-based decisions about alcohol and other drugs while out with friends, we believe in the power of young people and our ability to support them through all life stages. Resiliency doesn't just make a difference for adolescents—its a skill that we have the privilege to see bloom and help nurture into adulthood—and we know you'll be able to see it put to use even over the summer! 😎 Learn more about the ways PreventEd's programs can benefit adolescents of any age: https://lnkd.in/gs8-4mG3

It's #NationalInternDay and today we want to show some appreciation for our Finance and Community Engagement Intern, Justin Boyle! Follow Justin as he navigates a typical day in the life as a PreventEd intern over the summer. 💼💪 #Intern #SummerInternship #DayInTheLife

Cannabis is 10 times more potent today than it was in the 1970s. With rising THC levels, awareness of how it can affect the brain and the body can make a difference in lowering the risk of harm to adolescents. Take a look back on our In the Weeds episode with Presley Menendez to learn more about GuidEd's approach to helping young people gain knowledge about alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis. We want to hear your most pressing questions and concerns about cannabis! 🫵 Submit your questions today: https://lnkd.in/ghacfMGd

🚨 We have a job opening! 🚨 Are you: – Experienced in advocacy, public policy, or a related field – Passionate about substance misuse prevention and mental health – Skilled in creating creating advocacy strategies and working with stakeholders If so, you may be a perfect fit as Director of Advocacy at PreventEd! See more details about the position and apply at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gzqs2Jmc

📊 Celebrating a year of impactful change! 📊 Our 2023 Annual Report is out! Last year, we continued to make waves in leading the conversation on alcohol and other drugs, reaching both adolescents and adults. Swipe through to see some of the biggest highlights. A huge thank you to our donors! Your support makes all of this possible. Together, we’re making a difference. 💙 Check out our full annual report here: https://lnkd.in/gNRv7rn

#DYK? Racial and ethnic minorities face disproportionate mental health challenges relative to the population of people in the U.S. with similar concerns. The Office of Minority Health encourages us to be the #SourceForBetterHealth and learn how certain social determinants of health can impact the mental well-being of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities this National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Access more information through Minority Health and visit the following link to view our mental health resources: https://lnkd.in/gdMH-YFP #NMMHAM

Summer can bring new experiences and temptations. YOU are the most important educator when it comes to substance use, and continuing the conversation throughout the summer is important. Here are some tips on how start the conversation - and we have way more where that came from. Follow this link to learn how to #TalkAboutIt this summer. 😎⛱️ https://talkaboutitmo.com/

🎙️ “Don’t just talk about it, be about it.” It’s advice that Councilwoman Shalonda Webb lives by as an elected official in District 4 of Missouri. As our guest this week on the PrevenTable, Shalonda describes the challenges of balancing politics with a full work week as a software engineer at Boeing, the stigma of being an elected official, and her work to reduce the number of alcohol outlets in her district and limit open carry for minors. #PrevenTablePodcast #SolutionsNotStigma 🎧 and/or 📺 today: https://lnkd.in/gz37CJB8

The digital age has created new communication opportunities, but also poses some ethical challenges. PreventEd is offering a workshop to explore how ethics relate to various roles and credentials, where participants will use an ethical decision-making framework to work through a variety of scenarios that professionals commonly face. Certificates of completion for 3 contact hours will be available. Learn more or register here: https://lnkd.in/egy-s-p2

We've decided to take our content to TikTok! 📱 Follow us to see more clips from the PrevenTable as well as access extra In the Weeds content and behind-the-scenes videos from the agency: https://lnkd.in/g-XZCyyQ