Turning Point Times Fall 2023

Fall Events Schedule Come say hello to members of Turning Point Coalition and RAPA Teen Institute at these upcoming events: Orrville Fall Fest at Orr Park – Saturday, October 22nd from 5 PM to 8 PM. Join RAPA members in celebrating the Halloween season at their Trunk or Treat station. Haunted Halls – Monday, October…

Read More

Turning Point Coalition – Orrville Library Tailgate 2023

Get ready to celebrate the season with a Hometown Tailgate Party! The event will be held Friday, September 22nd, 4 PM – 6 PM at the Orrville Public Library.   There will be hot dogs, drinks, and snacks, while they last. FREE games, activities, and prizes are part of the fun. A Make and Take…

Read More

Parent Alert | July 2023 | What is a Coalition?

What is a Coalition? Coalitions are organizations made up of two or more people or groups who are working together towards a common goal. Community coalitions focus their prevention efforts on a wide variety of problems, but we are going to focus on the work that Wayne County Coalitions (WCC) are doing to prevent youth substance use…

Read More

Parent Alert | June 2023 | Preventing Substance Use by Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

Preventing Substance Use by Supporting LGBTQ+ Students “We have to transcend our differences to transform our future.” – Antonio Guterres Research shows that youth are less likely to use substances when they experience fewer risk factors. These risk factors include things like prejudice, bullying, family conflict and rejection, and stress brought on by dealing with these…

Read More

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 out in 1999. These…

Read More

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…

Read More

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 not…

Read More