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Turning Point Coalition is a community-based volunteer organization that works to help create an environment in our community that will help keep youth alcohol, tobacco and drug free.
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Parent Alert | April 2023 | How Emojis Are Used for Drug Activity
   How Emojis Are Used for Drug Activity The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin in March to alert parents about emojis being used for drug activity. Emojis are fun to use in our text messages and social media posts, but they carry more meaning in 2023 than when they first came…
Parent Alert | March 2023 | February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) was held throughout the month of February as a way to bring together teens and those who support them in a national effort to raise awareness to teen dating violence. Organizations and schools across the country combine efforts every year to create a…
Turning Point Times | Home for the Holidays
RAPA Teen Institute Successes RAPA (Riders Are Peer Advocates) Teen Institute has been busy since the last publication of Turning Point Times. They have been a part of four events in the community and in the high school including Trunk or Treat, Haunted Halls, Home for the Holidays, and a Valentine’s Day fundraising event. Events like…
Parent Alert | January 2023 | Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder
 Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is depression that affects someone only at a specific time of year. That time of year mostly occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less light during the day. SAD can be difficult to manage because many people who experience this depression are…
Parent Alert | December 2022 | Winter Fun
Parent Alert | November 2022 The Benefits of Being Grateful John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” Gratitude is an important part of life, and a simple thank you goes further than you realize. Multiple…
Parent Alert | November 2022 | The Benefits of Being Grateful
Parent Alert | November 2022 The Benefits of Being Grateful John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” Gratitude is an important part of life, and a simple thank you goes further than you realize. Multiple…
Parent Alert | October 2022 | Fun Family Fall Activities
    Back to School: Keeping Students Safe from Counterfeit Pills It is that time of year again! Students are flooding back into classrooms and our commutes are being interrupted waiting for the bus to pull their stop sign back in. As our students get back into the day to day routine of…
Parent Alert | September 2022
Back to School: Keeping Students Safe from Counterfeit Pills It is that time of year again! Students are flooding back into classrooms and our commutes are being interrupted waiting for the bus to pull their stop sign back in. As our students get back into the day to day routine of homework and after-school events…
Parent Alert | August 2022
Parent Alert | August 2022  Youth Connectedness Is an Important Protective Factor for Health and Well-being Connectedness is an important protective factor for youth that can reduce the likelihood of a variety of health risk behaviors. Connectedness refers to a sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging, and can be centered on feeling connected…
Summer Fun for Teens | Parent Alert | June 2022
  Parent Alert | June 2022  The school year is over, and summer is just around the corner. Kids are excited about their well-deserved break, and while you might be just as excited, you’re probably thinking about how to keep them occupied over the next few months. Teens are often struggling to assert…
Mental Health Awareness Month | Parent Alert | May 2022
    SAMHSA May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to provide education and resources surrounding the topic of mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.” Mental illness and substance…
Parents Who Host Lose the Most | Parent Alert | April 2022
  HERE WE GO… After two years of COVID restrictions, proms, graduations, and graduation parties can be held again with friends and family. But this season, COVID may not be the biggest risk to our youth. In fact, one of the biggest risks to our youth is right in your own homes. Part of…
Helping Your Busy Teens | Parent Alert | March 2022
Is Your Teen Too Stressed?Spring is a notoriously stressful time for students. A certain level of stress is normal, but how can you tell if your teen is too stressed, and what can you do to help them? Watch for these signs of severe stress: 1. Lack of sleep:Â Many experts say that most teens need…
Graduate Coalition Academy in Action
Susan Tucker (Chairperson) and Nonya Wenger (staff support) attended this elite training to learn how to bring our Coalition to the next level. See this 6-minute video to learn more!
Turning Point Coalition | Parent Alert | February 2022
How Prevention Creates Transformation The Seven Strategies For Community Change February 2022 Parent Alert  What are the Seven Strategies for Community Change? CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) provides all Coalitions with a guide to strategize our substance misuse prevention efforts. This guide is called the “Seven Strategies for Community Change”. (See this fact…
The Turning Point Times | February 2022
Upcoming Events Advocacy Day  National Advocacy Day is scheduled for April 5th, 2022. Youth Leaders, Coalitions, and prevention advocates will be joining together to share the importance of prevention with politicians and lawmakers. Using your voice to advocate for what you believe in can create a better, safer, and healthier environment for everyone. Whether…
Turning Point Coalition | Parent Alert | January 2022
Kindness Campaign Updates! January 2022 Parent Alert   Orrville’s Kindness Campaign is underway! Turning Point Coalition, assisted by their Youth Coalition, RAPA (Riders Are Peer Advocates), is in its 4th week of this 5-week initiative. During January and early February, Orrville students, staff, businesses, and residents are tracking acts of kindness done around the…
Introducing the Kindness Campaign: January 3—February 4, 2022
Turning Point Coalition has finished Orrville’s Inaugural Kindness Campaign, assisted by their Youth Coalition, RAPA (Riders Are Peer Advocates)! Our event ran from Monday, January 3rd through Friday, February 4th, 2022. During the Campaign, Orrville students, teachers, staff, parents, and businesses tracked nearly 450 acts of kindness in just 5 weeks! Our RAPA members blanketed…
Orrville’s First Kindness Campaign | Parent Alert | December 2021
Orrville’s First Kindness Campaign Hosted by Turning Point Coalition and RAPAJanuary 3-February 4   Turning Point Coalition will be kicking off 2022 with a Kindness Campaign assisted by our Youth Coalition, RAPA (Riders Are Peer Advocates). This initiative will help showcase the positive community norms happening in Orrville, and we want to give our young people…
Preventing Substance Abuse During the Holidays| Parent Alert | November 2021
Preventing Substance Abuse During the Holidays  Happy holidays from your community Coalition! We hope this month is special for you. During this time of celebration, we’d like to give you a few safety tips. Watch for these serious mental health warning signs in your loved ones over the holidays (from Prevention Action Alliance): Talking…
Turning Point Coalition Parent Alert | October 2021
Happy Halloween from your prevention Coalition!See below for helpful holiday tips. Have a great weekend! Safety Tips for Your Kids: Safe Kids Worldwide Tips for Those in Recovery: Gateway Foundation Prevention Tips: National Institute on Drug Abuse Thank you for being a vital part of our community! Like us on Facebook
Families Talk Prevention | Parent Alert | September 2021
Parent Alert | September 2021  Families Talk Prevention TONIGHT! Join us at 6PM for Families Talk Prevention, a panel discussion about youth asset building in our community. The University of Akron Wayne College1901 Smucker Road, OrrvilleAdmission is free Learn more: http://ow.ly/wY0750GaEan Prefer to join via Zoom? Register here: http://ow.ly/8rYx50GaEao   Check out the OneEighty…
Family Education Sessions | Parent Alert | August 2021
  Parent Alert | August 2021  Family Education Sessions: Wayne County Supports Prevention & Recovery  If you ever wonder how to get more involved in your community, or if you can make a bigger difference in the lives of young people, here’s your chance! There are 3 upcoming events (starting tonight!)…
Parent Alert | July 2021| Asset Building for Youth
 Parent Alert | July 2021  Asset Building for Youth: How to Help Your Teen’s Physical and Mental Health  The Problem: Adverse Childhood Experiences Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic childhood events that negatively impact a child’s development. The more ACEs children experience, the more likely they are to have physical and mental health…
Parent Alert | June 2021 | Cultural Competence In Prevention
 Parent Alert | June 2021  Cultural Competence In Prevention Why It Matters  Cultural competence lies at the heart of all prevention. Effective prevention begins with understanding our community’s needs as we study its demographics and cultural intricacies. While race is a vital aspect of cultural competence, it’s only one part. Take a…
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Riders Are Peer Advocates (RAPA) displayed their "I Choose" campaign at Heartland Point in September. RAPA youth selected a positive message to reflect their viewpoint and recruit others to their organization. The youth leadership group focuses on drug free activities and events, like youth retreats.
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Mackenzie "Mac" Fuhrer chooses to be proactive.

Picture Dino Sibounheuang chooses to be happy.

Ashley Madrid chooses to be responsible.

Ariana Nelson chooses to be compassionate

RAPA member Alani Robinson, chooses to be successful.
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This publication is developed, in part, under grant number SP020543 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the Coalition and do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP, SAMHSA or HHS.Â