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Families Talk Prevention | Parent Alert | September 2021
Parent Alert |Â 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 College 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville Admission is free Learn more: http://ow.ly/wY0750GaEan Prefer to join via Zoom? Register here: http://ow.ly/8rYx50GaEao Check out the OneEighty website…
Read MoreFamily 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!) that will provide you…
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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 issues, even into…
Read MoreParent 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 look at the…
Read MorePizza and Books Is Back! | Orrville Public Library on Thursday, June 24 from 4:30-6:30 PM.
Pizza & Books is Back! The annual Pizza & Books will be held at the Orrville Public Library on Thursday, June 24 from 4:30-6:30 PM. This family-friendly event is FREE and filled with fun activities. Pizza, drinks, and other treats are part of the celebration. And while supplies last, each middle school student will receive…
Read MoreParent Alert May 2021| Cannabis Concierge Service: The Problems Outweigh The Perks
Parent Alert | May 2021 Cannabis Concierge Service: The Problems Outweigh The Perks The Process Did you know that Ohio has only 21 qualifying health conditions for medical marijuana? (You can view them here.) Keep in mind that medical marijuana isn’t to be smoked or vaped, because regulating the dosage is impossible. Certified medical marijuana physicians may recommend marijuana…
Read MoreTurning Point Times | 2020 A Success
News 2020 A Success Despite the difficulties of 2020, Turning Point Coalition remained active in our prevention efforts. Yes, it took some creativity to stay safe and engaged with the community during Covid, and that’s why our social media activity and press releases spiked. Sometimes it’s hard to see the effects of substance abuse prevention…
Read MoreParent Alert April 2021 | How & Why to Keep it Substance Free: Celebrating Graduation During Covid-19
Parent Alert | April 2021 How & Why to Keep it Substance Free: Celebrating Graduation During Covid-19 Your graduating Senior deserves to celebrate! Going to school during a global pandemic is no easy task. But our youth have risen to the challenge, and we couldn’t be prouder. Remember, High School graduation is a rite of…
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